NCCER Core Curriculum Module 3
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Q: What is the primary purpose of a claw hammer?
✔✔ To drive and remove nails.
Q: Why should you always check the condition of a wooden hammer handle before use?
✔✔ To ensure it is not cracked or loose, which could cause it to break during use.
Q: What is the difference between a ball-peen hammer and a claw hammer?
✔✔ A ball-peen hammer is used for shaping metal, while a claw hammer is for driving and
removing nails.
Q: How should you hold a screwdriver for maximum control?
✔✔ Grip the handle firmly with your dominant hand and align the blade with the screw head.
Q: What is the correct way to store chisels?
✔✔ Store them with blade guards in a secure location to protect the edges and ensure safety.
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,Q: How can you tell if a saw blade is dull?
✔✔ It requires extra force to cut, and the cuts may be uneven or rough.
Q: What is the function of a pipe wrench?
✔✔ To grip and turn round objects like pipes.
Q: Why should you always cut away from your body when using a utility knife?
✔✔ To prevent accidental injury in case the blade slips.
Q: What is the safest way to pass a sharp tool to another person?
✔✔ Hand it to them handle-first.
Q: Why should you never use a wrench on a nut or bolt with a damaged head?
✔✔ It could slip, leading to injury or further damage to the fastener.
Q: What is the purpose of a spirit level?
✔✔ To ensure surfaces are perfectly horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb).
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, Q: How do you maintain a hand saw to ensure its longevity?
✔✔ Keep it clean, dry, and store it in a protective sleeve when not in use.
Q: What is the difference between a Phillips screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver?
✔✔ A Phillips screwdriver is used for cross-shaped screw heads, while a flat-head screwdriver is
for single-slot screws.
Q: Why is it important to match the size of the screwdriver to the screw?
✔✔ To avoid stripping the screw or damaging the tool.
Q: What tool would you use to check the 90-degree angle of a joint?
✔✔ A carpenter's square.
Q: Why should you never use a file without a handle?
✔✔ The tang could puncture your hand during use.
Q: What is the purpose of a pry bar?
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2024/2025 | Correct & Verified
Q: What is the primary purpose of a claw hammer?
✔✔ To drive and remove nails.
Q: Why should you always check the condition of a wooden hammer handle before use?
✔✔ To ensure it is not cracked or loose, which could cause it to break during use.
Q: What is the difference between a ball-peen hammer and a claw hammer?
✔✔ A ball-peen hammer is used for shaping metal, while a claw hammer is for driving and
removing nails.
Q: How should you hold a screwdriver for maximum control?
✔✔ Grip the handle firmly with your dominant hand and align the blade with the screw head.
Q: What is the correct way to store chisels?
✔✔ Store them with blade guards in a secure location to protect the edges and ensure safety.
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,Q: How can you tell if a saw blade is dull?
✔✔ It requires extra force to cut, and the cuts may be uneven or rough.
Q: What is the function of a pipe wrench?
✔✔ To grip and turn round objects like pipes.
Q: Why should you always cut away from your body when using a utility knife?
✔✔ To prevent accidental injury in case the blade slips.
Q: What is the safest way to pass a sharp tool to another person?
✔✔ Hand it to them handle-first.
Q: Why should you never use a wrench on a nut or bolt with a damaged head?
✔✔ It could slip, leading to injury or further damage to the fastener.
Q: What is the purpose of a spirit level?
✔✔ To ensure surfaces are perfectly horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb).
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, Q: How do you maintain a hand saw to ensure its longevity?
✔✔ Keep it clean, dry, and store it in a protective sleeve when not in use.
Q: What is the difference between a Phillips screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver?
✔✔ A Phillips screwdriver is used for cross-shaped screw heads, while a flat-head screwdriver is
for single-slot screws.
Q: Why is it important to match the size of the screwdriver to the screw?
✔✔ To avoid stripping the screw or damaging the tool.
Q: What tool would you use to check the 90-degree angle of a joint?
✔✔ A carpenter's square.
Q: Why should you never use a file without a handle?
✔✔ The tang could puncture your hand during use.
Q: What is the purpose of a pry bar?
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