NCCER Module 3 (Hand Tools) Questions and Answers Graded A

NCCER Module 3 (Hand Tools) Questions and Answers Graded A another name for a machinist's hammer Ans ball-peen hammer a heavy-duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes Ans sledge hammer the proper angle for the edge of a cold chisel Ans 60 degree angle A screw that comes to a relatively sharp point at the base of its drive socket Ans reed and prince number of sides of a hexagonal shape Ans six How is a spud wrench different from a pipe wrench Ans smooth jaws to quickly run a nut onto a bolt that resists spinning it on with the fingers, you can drive the socket with one. Ans speed handle another common name for lineman pliers Ans side cutters Because of its stiffness, a folding ruler is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring Ans vertical distance One situation that can make a measurement with a laser inaccurate is measuring to a Ans highly reflective surface When an object is plumb, it is Ans perfectly vertical In addition to level and plumb, some spirit levels can check a Ans 45 degree angle To check conditions over a significant distance, such as a building foundation or longer distance, the best level to use is a Ans laser level Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth? Ans rip saw The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a Ans back saw When using a utility knife, place piece of scrap material under the object you are cutting in order to Ans protect the surface The safest kind of utility knife is one with a Ans self retracting Shovels typically have handles made of wood or Ans fiber glass