NCCER Hand Tools Exam
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Adjustable Wrench—ANSWER--A smooth-jawed wrench with an adjustable jaw used for
turning nuts and bolts. Often referred to as a Crescent wrench due to brand recognition
Ball-peen hammer—ANSWER--A hammer with a flat face that is used to strike cold chisels
and punches. The rounded end -the peen- is used to bend and shape soft metal.
Bevel—ANSWER--The inclination of a surface that intersects another surface at any angle
less than 90 degrees
Box-end wrench—ANSWER--A wrench, usually double-ended, that has a closed socket that
fits over the head of a bolt.
Cat's paw—ANSWER--A straight steel rod with a curved claw at one end that is used to pull
nails that have been driven flush with the surface of the wood or slightly below it. Not used
to completely pull the nail out just used to pull it above the surface.
Chisel—ANSWER--A metal tool with a sharpened, beveled edge used to cut and shape wood,
stone, or metal.
Claw hammer—ANSWER--A hammer with a flat striking face. The other end of the head is
curved and divided into two claws to remove nails.
, Combination wrench—ANSWER--A wrench with an open end and a closed end.
Dowel—ANSWER--A pin or rod, usually round, that fits into a corresponding hole to fasten or
align two workpieces.
Fasteners—ANSWER--A device such as a bolt, clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or secure
one material to another.
Hex key wrench—ANSWER--A hexagonal steel bar that is bent to form a right angle. Often
referred to as an Allen wrench.
Joint—ANSWER--The intersection of workpiece components where a physical connection is
generally made.
Level—ANSWER--Used as an adjective in this context, meaning flat or even with another
surface or in relation to the Earth's horizon. Also, a tool used to determine if an object is
level.
Open-end wrench—ANSWER--A non-adjustable wrench with a fixed opening at each end
that is typically different, allowing it to be used to fit two different nut or bolt sizes.
Peening—ANSWER--The process of bending, shaping, or cutting metal by striking it with a
tool.
Pipe wrench—ANSWER--A wrench for gripping and turning a pipe or pipe-shaped object; it
tightens when turned in one direction.
Slip-joint pliers—ANSWER--Used to hold and bend wire and to grip and hold objects - they
have 2 or 3 positions.
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Adjustable Wrench—ANSWER--A smooth-jawed wrench with an adjustable jaw used for
turning nuts and bolts. Often referred to as a Crescent wrench due to brand recognition
Ball-peen hammer—ANSWER--A hammer with a flat face that is used to strike cold chisels
and punches. The rounded end -the peen- is used to bend and shape soft metal.
Bevel—ANSWER--The inclination of a surface that intersects another surface at any angle
less than 90 degrees
Box-end wrench—ANSWER--A wrench, usually double-ended, that has a closed socket that
fits over the head of a bolt.
Cat's paw—ANSWER--A straight steel rod with a curved claw at one end that is used to pull
nails that have been driven flush with the surface of the wood or slightly below it. Not used
to completely pull the nail out just used to pull it above the surface.
Chisel—ANSWER--A metal tool with a sharpened, beveled edge used to cut and shape wood,
stone, or metal.
Claw hammer—ANSWER--A hammer with a flat striking face. The other end of the head is
curved and divided into two claws to remove nails.
, Combination wrench—ANSWER--A wrench with an open end and a closed end.
Dowel—ANSWER--A pin or rod, usually round, that fits into a corresponding hole to fasten or
align two workpieces.
Fasteners—ANSWER--A device such as a bolt, clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or secure
one material to another.
Hex key wrench—ANSWER--A hexagonal steel bar that is bent to form a right angle. Often
referred to as an Allen wrench.
Joint—ANSWER--The intersection of workpiece components where a physical connection is
generally made.
Level—ANSWER--Used as an adjective in this context, meaning flat or even with another
surface or in relation to the Earth's horizon. Also, a tool used to determine if an object is
level.
Open-end wrench—ANSWER--A non-adjustable wrench with a fixed opening at each end
that is typically different, allowing it to be used to fit two different nut or bolt sizes.
Peening—ANSWER--The process of bending, shaping, or cutting metal by striking it with a
tool.
Pipe wrench—ANSWER--A wrench for gripping and turning a pipe or pipe-shaped object; it
tightens when turned in one direction.
Slip-joint pliers—ANSWER--Used to hold and bend wire and to grip and hold objects - they
have 2 or 3 positions.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
