NCCER Power Tools Exam 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be very unsafe and should
never be used is the... - Correct answer-Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing any kind of repair... - Correct answer-
Unplug the Tool!
Before plugging in tools with on/off switches... - Correct answer-Turn it off!
Most commonly used to make holes but with the right bit can be used as a sander,
polisher, screwdriver, grinder, or countersink tool. - Correct answer-Power Drill
If you can't loosen the drill chuck by hand to remove the drill bit then you probably
need a... (It is a small, T-shaped steel piece used to open and close the chuck on
power drills) - Correct answer-Chuck Key
These tools do not activate the hammering function until pressure is applied to the
bit. - Correct answer-Hammer Drill
When there is no electricity or high production is necessary then you need these
kind of drills. - Correct answer-Pneumatic Drills
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, A tool for cutting that has an adjustable blade depth and two blade guards, one of
which moves as you cut. - Correct answer-Circular Saw
The width of the saw blade should be on the wasted side of the cut. That's called
the... - Correct answer-Kerf
Good for cutting intricate details or rounded cuts. Commonly called a Jigsaw -
Correct answer-Saber Saw
A great saw for demolition. Often called a Sawzall. - Correct answer-Reciprocating
Saw
This saw has a one-piece blade that runs in one direction around two guides. It is
often used for cutting metal pipe. - Correct answer-Band Saw
A combination of a miter box and a circular saw - Correct answer-Miter Saw
This is used to grind away hard, heavy metal like welds. - Correct answer-Angle
Grinder
Bits used to remove rough edges form the inside and outside of pipes or other
objects. These operate at very high RPM and can catch on burrs. - Correct answer-
Burr Bits
1/8" between tool rest and wheel
¼" between wheel guard and wheel
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be very unsafe and should
never be used is the... - Correct answer-Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing any kind of repair... - Correct answer-
Unplug the Tool!
Before plugging in tools with on/off switches... - Correct answer-Turn it off!
Most commonly used to make holes but with the right bit can be used as a sander,
polisher, screwdriver, grinder, or countersink tool. - Correct answer-Power Drill
If you can't loosen the drill chuck by hand to remove the drill bit then you probably
need a... (It is a small, T-shaped steel piece used to open and close the chuck on
power drills) - Correct answer-Chuck Key
These tools do not activate the hammering function until pressure is applied to the
bit. - Correct answer-Hammer Drill
When there is no electricity or high production is necessary then you need these
kind of drills. - Correct answer-Pneumatic Drills
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, A tool for cutting that has an adjustable blade depth and two blade guards, one of
which moves as you cut. - Correct answer-Circular Saw
The width of the saw blade should be on the wasted side of the cut. That's called
the... - Correct answer-Kerf
Good for cutting intricate details or rounded cuts. Commonly called a Jigsaw -
Correct answer-Saber Saw
A great saw for demolition. Often called a Sawzall. - Correct answer-Reciprocating
Saw
This saw has a one-piece blade that runs in one direction around two guides. It is
often used for cutting metal pipe. - Correct answer-Band Saw
A combination of a miter box and a circular saw - Correct answer-Miter Saw
This is used to grind away hard, heavy metal like welds. - Correct answer-Angle
Grinder
Bits used to remove rough edges form the inside and outside of pipes or other
objects. These operate at very high RPM and can catch on burrs. - Correct answer-
Burr Bits
1/8" between tool rest and wheel
¼" between wheel guard and wheel
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