Exam 3: Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

The final drive unit is used to provide gear reduction and also to:

A(n) ________ chart shows what hole size has to be drilled, and what tap size is needed to cut the right thread for any given bolt size.

Most snips come with straight blades, but if there is an unusual shape to cut, there is a pair available with _______ blades.

Once the micrometer is properly snug, tighten the _______ mechanism so the spindle will not turn.

Technician A states that when torquing a bolt, the torque value will be specified in foot-pounds (lb-ft), inch-pounds (in-lb), or Newton meters (Nm). Technician B states that the torque value is the amount of up and down force applied to a fastener by the torque wrench. Who is correct?

The screwdriver's blade should be almost as _____ as the slot in the fastener so that twisting force applied to the screwdriver is transferred right out to the edges of the head, where it has the most effect.

Technician A states that dial indicators are used in many types of service jobs. Technician B states that when attaching a dial indicator, keep support arms as extended as far as possible. Who is correct?

The type of dial indicator you use is determined by the amount of movement you expect from the component you are measuring.

The _______ has a ratchet inside the handle that turns the screwdriver blade in only one direction, depending on how the slider is set.

In a front engine, rear-wheel drive vehicle, the transmission sends power to the final drive assembly, which then changes the direction of the twisting force ____ degrees so it can be sent out the axles to the wheels and tires.

Measuring tools can generally be classified according to what type of measurements they can make.

Most torque charts include all of the following EXCEPT the ________.

The driver can increase and decrease the amount of power the engine develops using the:

Which style of torque wrench is the simplest and least expensive?

Technician A says that a transfer case is designed to transfer torque from the engine to the transmission. Technician B says that a transfer case is used on FWD vehicles. Who is correct?

A cold chisel has a flat blade made of high-quality steel and a cutting angle of approximately ____ degrees.

Straight edges are only used to measure the amount of warpage the surface of a cylinder head has.

Which of the following is a typical type of punch used in automotive service and repairs?

A tubing cutter is more __________ and neater than a saw when cutting pipes and metal tubing.

Dragging the file backward over the surface of the metal only dulls the teeth and wears them out quickly.