NCCEER CORE: Module 00103
(Introduction to Hand Tools) Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
Why should wooden tool handles be inspected regularly?
✔✔Wooden handles should be inspected for cracks or splinters to ensure they are safe and won’t
break during use.
What is a mallet used for?
✔✔A mallet is used for striking tools like chisels without damaging the tool or the material
being worked on.
What is the difference between a hand drill and a power drill?
✔✔A hand drill requires manual operation, while a power drill uses electricity or batteries for
faster and more efficient drilling.
What is the purpose of a wire brush in hand tools?
✔✔A wire brush is used for cleaning surfaces, removing rust, or preparing materials for welding
or painting.
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, How do you safely use a clamp?
✔✔Ensure the clamp is secure and tight before applying pressure to hold the material in place.
What is the function of a marking gauge?
✔✔A marking gauge is used to scribe lines on materials for accurate cutting or shaping.
What is a block plane, and what is it used for?
✔✔A block plane is used to smooth and shape the surface of wood.
How can you tell if a level is accurate?
✔✔Place the level on a surface, read the bubble position, then rotate it 180 degrees to ensure
consistent readings.
What should you do if a tool breaks while in use?
✔✔Stop using the tool immediately, inspect it for damage, and replace or repair it as necessary.
What is the function of a claw hammer?
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(Introduction to Hand Tools) Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
Why should wooden tool handles be inspected regularly?
✔✔Wooden handles should be inspected for cracks or splinters to ensure they are safe and won’t
break during use.
What is a mallet used for?
✔✔A mallet is used for striking tools like chisels without damaging the tool or the material
being worked on.
What is the difference between a hand drill and a power drill?
✔✔A hand drill requires manual operation, while a power drill uses electricity or batteries for
faster and more efficient drilling.
What is the purpose of a wire brush in hand tools?
✔✔A wire brush is used for cleaning surfaces, removing rust, or preparing materials for welding
or painting.
1
, How do you safely use a clamp?
✔✔Ensure the clamp is secure and tight before applying pressure to hold the material in place.
What is the function of a marking gauge?
✔✔A marking gauge is used to scribe lines on materials for accurate cutting or shaping.
What is a block plane, and what is it used for?
✔✔A block plane is used to smooth and shape the surface of wood.
How can you tell if a level is accurate?
✔✔Place the level on a surface, read the bubble position, then rotate it 180 degrees to ensure
consistent readings.
What should you do if a tool breaks while in use?
✔✔Stop using the tool immediately, inspect it for damage, and replace or repair it as necessary.
What is the function of a claw hammer?
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