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Safety goggles should always be worn whenever you are using hand tools.
- True
- False

About This Quiz

A quiz to educate in the proper handling and use of power and/or hand tools.

2.

When tightening a nut with an adjustable wrench, always pull the wrench toward you; never push the wrench away from you.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True. Pulling gives better leverage and balance. Most importantly, the force of the pulling should be on the fixed jaw.

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5
3.

Screwdrivers may be used for purposes other than driving or removing screws, such as prying open can lids.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. Screwdrivers must be used only to tighten or remove screws and for no other purpose.

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2
4.

Claw hammers may be used to strike wood chisels.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. Claw hammers are for driving and removing nails only.

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5
5.

Open-end wrenches may be used to free a frozen nut.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. Box open is the correct wrench.

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4
6.

A proper use of the ball pein hammer is striking chisels and punches.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

True. Ball pein hammers are specifically hardened to strike chisels and punches.

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2
7.

Plastic covered handles on wire-cutting pliers may be used to cut low-voltage live electrical wire.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. Plastic cover handles are for comfort only. Always cut off electrical power before cutting.

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3
8.

Snips are permissible for cutting wire.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. Wire cutters are correct. Snips are for cutting sheet metal.

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2
9.

When wood splitting, the flat striking face of an axe may be used to strike a wood splitting wedge.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. Only sledge hammers or wood-splitting mauls should be used to strike wood-splitting wedges.

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5
10.

Vises should always be secured to the workbench with screws.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

False. Never screwed. Bolted is correct.

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4

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Hand Tool Quiz

Safety goggles should always be worn whenever you are using hand tools.

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When tightening a nut with an adjustable wrench, always pull the wrench toward you; never push the wrench away from you.

Screwdrivers may be used for purposes other than driving or removing screws, such as prying open can lids.

Claw hammers may be used to strike wood chisels.

Open-end wrenches may be used to free a frozen nut.

A proper use of the ball pein hammer is striking chisels and punches.

Plastic covered handles on wire-cutting pliers may be used to cut low-voltage live electrical wire.

Snips are permissible for cutting wire.

When wood splitting, the flat striking face of an axe may be used to strike a wood splitting wedge.

Vises should always be secured to the workbench with screws.