Exam 3: Automotive Tools and Equipment

What is the most common recessed-head screwdriver?

Two technicians are discussing pliers. Technician A says that pliers are typically used to loosen nuts and bolts. Technician B says that pliers act as an extension of a technician's fingers. Who is correct?

What type of pliers can be locked onto an item?

Two technicians are discussing adjustable wrenches. Technician A says that the length of the wrench handle does not determine how wide the jaws open. Technician B says that adjustable wrenches are sized by the wrench handle. Who is correct?

Multimeters _____.

Which type of wrench goes entirely around a nut or bold head?

Adjustable wrenches are as strong as standard open-end wrenches.

Two technicians are discussing wrenches. Technician A says that fingers should be wrapped around the handle of an open-end wrench if the wrench needs to be pushed toward an obstruction. Technician B says that an open-end wrench holds a bolt head better than a box-end wrench. Who is correct?

Sliding T-handles can be used to drive a socket.

Combination pliers are the least common type of pliers used.

What statement is true concerning lifts?

What type of hammer should be used to drive pilot pins?

What type of screwdriver is used when the screw head has one slot?

Two technicians are discussing automotive jacks. Technician A says that floor jacks are the most common jack found in automotive shops. Technician B says that most floor jacks in shops are rated between six and eight tons. Who is correct?

What statement is true concerning service information?

What is one of the most common hammers used in an automotive shop?

What is a combination wrench?

Two technicians are discussing computerized service information. Technician A says that paper manuals are much less expensive to maintain. Technician B says that most paper service manuals have been replaced by computerized data systems. Who is correct?

Two technicians are discussing vacuum testers. Technician A says that vacuum testers are not designed to diagnose engines. Technician B says that vacuum testers will not work on a computer controlled vehicle. Who is correct?

Describe the operation of an impact wrench.