Exam 3: Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

On many jobs, the _____ file is used first to remove material quickly.

Which of the following is a type of vice commonly used in automotive shops?

Oil filters should be installed using:

Technician A states that tools and measuring instruments can be identified as standard or metric by markings identifying their size. Technician B states that they can be identified by the increments on a measuring tool. Who is correct?

A ______ error is a visual error caused by viewing measurement markers at an incorrect angle.

A(n) _______ micrometer could measure an engine cylinder bore.

When measuring an object using a dial bore gauge, make sure the gauge is at a ____-degree angle to the bore and read the dial.

Technician A says a dial indicator may also be known as a dial gauge. Technician B says dial indicators have a dial and needle where measurements are read. Who is correct?

A ______ file has a shallow convex surface that can file in a concave hollow or in an acute internal corner.

When using a puller, a center bolt, called a ___________, is screwed in, producing a jacking or pulling action, which extracts the part.

Which of the following is a type of measuring gauge used in automotive shops?

Which of the following is a type of file commonly used in the automotive industry?

Technician A says that a micrometer should be checked for calibration before use. Technician B says the outside micrometer measures inside dimensions. Who is correct?

A _______ is a special purpose tool and is often used for moving things into place where it is important not to damage the item being moved.

All of the following are used by auto manufacturers when selecting the final drive gear ratio, EXCEPT:

If no markings are available on a given automotive fastener, use measuring devices to gauge the size of the item and compare thread and fastener charts to identify the sizing.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main parts of a gear puller?

Whenever using tools, always think:

A punch transmits an accurate blow from the hammer at exactly one point, something that cannot be guaranteed using a hammer on its own.

Over the years, manufacturers have introduced new fasteners, wire harness terminals, quick-connect fittings for fuel and other lines, and additional technologies that require their own different types of hand tools.