IEC Dayton 1st Year Electrical
Curriculum - 2023-2024 - Lesson 102 -
Tools and Fasteners
Cheater bars can be safely used on a wrench to extend the length of the handle so that
additional torque can be applied. - answer False.
When applying high torque to a wrench you should adjust your stance, to avoid falling
should the wrench slip, and then ___ on the wrench handle. - answerPull.
Which of these PPEs are safety glasses? - answerIII only. (Safety goggles and face
shields do not count, they are different kinds of PPE and cannot be used to replace your
safety glasses.)
Chrome finished sockets designed for use with a socket wrench can also be safely used
on an impact wrench. - answerFalse.
The tool shown at ___ is a folding tape. - answerE. This tool is a measuring tool that is
divided into sections and unfolds to preform measurements.
Before using a reciprocating saw ("sawsall"), you should make sure that the blade is
___. - answerAll of these. (Correct length to cut material, sharp, proper type to cut
material.)
It is permitted to use an extension (cheater bar) on a wrench handle under which of the
following conditions? - answerNeither a nor b. (These are never permitted to assist in
torqueing a wrench.)
The tool shown at ___ are hex key (allen) wrenches. - answerE. (A tool that unfolds with
several differently sized hexagonal wrenches.)
When tightening the hex nut, shown below, which box wrench (when properly sized)
has a greater possibility of slipping on the nut? - answer12-point.
When using cable cutters to cut wire the cable cutter should be at a ___ degree angle to
the wire. - answer90.
Which of these tools should be used to cut bolts? - answerE. (A cutting tool with long
handles and a short blade powered by compound hinges to yield powerful cutting force.)
Curriculum - 2023-2024 - Lesson 102 -
Tools and Fasteners
Cheater bars can be safely used on a wrench to extend the length of the handle so that
additional torque can be applied. - answer False.
When applying high torque to a wrench you should adjust your stance, to avoid falling
should the wrench slip, and then ___ on the wrench handle. - answerPull.
Which of these PPEs are safety glasses? - answerIII only. (Safety goggles and face
shields do not count, they are different kinds of PPE and cannot be used to replace your
safety glasses.)
Chrome finished sockets designed for use with a socket wrench can also be safely used
on an impact wrench. - answerFalse.
The tool shown at ___ is a folding tape. - answerE. This tool is a measuring tool that is
divided into sections and unfolds to preform measurements.
Before using a reciprocating saw ("sawsall"), you should make sure that the blade is
___. - answerAll of these. (Correct length to cut material, sharp, proper type to cut
material.)
It is permitted to use an extension (cheater bar) on a wrench handle under which of the
following conditions? - answerNeither a nor b. (These are never permitted to assist in
torqueing a wrench.)
The tool shown at ___ are hex key (allen) wrenches. - answerE. (A tool that unfolds with
several differently sized hexagonal wrenches.)
When tightening the hex nut, shown below, which box wrench (when properly sized)
has a greater possibility of slipping on the nut? - answer12-point.
When using cable cutters to cut wire the cable cutter should be at a ___ degree angle to
the wire. - answer90.
Which of these tools should be used to cut bolts? - answerE. (A cutting tool with long
handles and a short blade powered by compound hinges to yield powerful cutting force.)
