Exam 3: Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

Fasteners may have to be measured by a ruler or ______ caliper to identify their designation.

Which of the following is a type of tap?

Tech A says that gaskets can be removed quickly and safely with a hammer and sharp chisel. Tech B says that extreme care must be used when removing a gasket on an aluminum surface. Who is correct?

Tech A says that lockout is designed to secure a vehicle after all work on it has been completed. Tech B says that tag-out is used when a tool is no longer fit for use and identifies what is wrong with it. Who is correct?

Dial indicators normally have either _______ indicator needles.

To use a dial bore gauge, select an appropriate-sized adapter to fit the _____ of the bore, and install it to the measuring head.

You should always store a bore gauge carefully in its storage box and ensure the locking mechanism is _______ while in storage.

A _________________ has a hardened, sharpened blade. It is designed to remove a gasket without damaging the sealing face of the component.

Measuring tapes can be of various lengths, with 16ft or 25ft (5 or 8 m) being very common.

A ________ is a special-purpose tool that is often used for moving components into place without damaging the item being moved.

When using a puller, tighten the forcing screw slowly and carefully onto the shaft. Check that the puller is not going to slip off center or off the object. Readjust the puller if necessary.

A(n) ________ is described as the amount of twisting force applied to a shaft by a perpendicular lever 1 meter long with a force of 1 Newton applied to the outer end.

A screw or bolt with a cross-shaped recess requires a Phillips head screwdriver or a Pozidriv screwdriver.

Automotive technicians sometimes use a _______ to remove bolts whose heads have rounded off.

Transfer cases can use all of the following EXCEPT:

______ are devices designed to remove screws, studs, or bolts that have broken off in threaded holes.

Technician A states that air-powered tools should be lubricated with oil before each use. Technician B states electrical-powered tools should be cleaned with soap and water. Who is correct?

Technician A states that many tools and measuring instruments come in US standard sizes. Technician B states that metric sizes are commonly known as non-standard sizes. Who is correct?

An example of tag-out would be affixing a clear and obvious label to a piece of equipment that describes all of the following EXCEPT:

When the fluid in a viscous coupling becomes heated, the fluid will: