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

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1.

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

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

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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.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  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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3.

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

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

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

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

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5.

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

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

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

Explanation
False. Never screwed. Bolted is correct.

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7.

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

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

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8.

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

Explanation
False. Box open is the correct wrench.

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9.

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

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

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

Explanation
True. Safety goggles should always be worn when working with hand tools to prevent eye injury.

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Hand Tool Quiz

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

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

Claw hammers may be used to strike wood chisels.

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

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

Vises should always be secured to the workbench with screws.

Snips are permissible for cutting wire.

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

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

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