NCCER Module 3 Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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What is the function of a hammer's claw?
✔✔ To pull nails from surfaces.
What is a socket wrench used for?
✔✔ To tighten or loosen nuts and bolts with interchangeable sockets.
What is the purpose of a utility knife?
✔✔ To cut through materials such as cardboard, plastic, and drywall.
How is a torque wrench used in construction?
✔✔ To apply a specific amount of torque to a fastener to ensure proper tightness.
What is a spade bit primarily used for?
✔✔ To drill large holes in wood.
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,Why is a combination square useful in construction?
✔✔ It is used to measure and mark 90-degree angles and check the level and plumb.
What is the difference between a slip-joint pliers and locking pliers?
✔✔ Slip-joint pliers adjust to different sizes of objects, while locking pliers clamp onto an object
and lock into place.
How do you use a carpenter's square?
✔✔ It is used to measure and mark right angles, ensuring accuracy in framing or woodworking.
What is a pipe wrench designed for?
✔✔ To grip and turn pipes, especially when they are difficult to move or adjust.
What is the main purpose of a chalk line?
✔✔ To create straight, long lines on surfaces, often for cutting or measuring.
How does a ball-peen hammer differ from a regular hammer?
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, ✔✔ A ball-peen hammer has a rounded end for shaping metal, while a regular hammer has a flat
face for driving nails.
What is the role of a wire stripper?
✔✔ To remove insulation from electrical wires without damaging the wire itself.
What is the purpose of needle-nose pliers?
✔✔ To grip small objects and work in tight spaces.
How do you use a crowbar effectively?
✔✔ To pry, lift, or pull apart objects, often used for demolition or heavy lifting.
What does a spirit level do?
✔✔ It measures whether a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical.
Why is a rasp used in woodworking?
✔✔ To shape and smooth rough wood or other materials.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
100% Correct
What is the function of a hammer's claw?
✔✔ To pull nails from surfaces.
What is a socket wrench used for?
✔✔ To tighten or loosen nuts and bolts with interchangeable sockets.
What is the purpose of a utility knife?
✔✔ To cut through materials such as cardboard, plastic, and drywall.
How is a torque wrench used in construction?
✔✔ To apply a specific amount of torque to a fastener to ensure proper tightness.
What is a spade bit primarily used for?
✔✔ To drill large holes in wood.
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,Why is a combination square useful in construction?
✔✔ It is used to measure and mark 90-degree angles and check the level and plumb.
What is the difference between a slip-joint pliers and locking pliers?
✔✔ Slip-joint pliers adjust to different sizes of objects, while locking pliers clamp onto an object
and lock into place.
How do you use a carpenter's square?
✔✔ It is used to measure and mark right angles, ensuring accuracy in framing or woodworking.
What is a pipe wrench designed for?
✔✔ To grip and turn pipes, especially when they are difficult to move or adjust.
What is the main purpose of a chalk line?
✔✔ To create straight, long lines on surfaces, often for cutting or measuring.
How does a ball-peen hammer differ from a regular hammer?
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, ✔✔ A ball-peen hammer has a rounded end for shaping metal, while a regular hammer has a flat
face for driving nails.
What is the role of a wire stripper?
✔✔ To remove insulation from electrical wires without damaging the wire itself.
What is the purpose of needle-nose pliers?
✔✔ To grip small objects and work in tight spaces.
How do you use a crowbar effectively?
✔✔ To pry, lift, or pull apart objects, often used for demolition or heavy lifting.
What does a spirit level do?
✔✔ It measures whether a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical.
Why is a rasp used in woodworking?
✔✔ To shape and smooth rough wood or other materials.
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