Question 1

A hacksaw blade is installed with the teeth pointing ____________________ from the handle.

Accepted Answer

away

Question 2

The __________ square has a moveable inch-graduated blade.

Accepted Answer

A)   framing square
B)   speed square
C)   rafter square
D)   combination square D

Question 3

Explain swaging.

Accepted Answer

Swaging is joining pieces of soft metal tubing by expanding the end of one piece enough so the other piece will fit inside and can be soldered without fittings.

Question 4

The most common mistake people make in using a screwdriver is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   using it as a pry bar
B)   using the wrong size
C)   using the wrong type of tip
D)   using a screwdriver with a damaged tip

Question 5

Explain why it is important to know the difference between high quality and lower quality tools and why the extra money spent on quality tools is well worth the investment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A _________________________ hammer has a square face and a chisel-like cutting edge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _________________________ hammer has a square face...

Question 7

A __________ is a pointed weight that can be attached to a string; it can be used to show where the bottom of a post should go to support a beam or to line a tripod up over a precise point.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a pointed weight that...

Question 8

A __________ square is a triangular metal tool with several scales used for marking the cuts most often made on rafters.

Accepted Answer

A)   framing square
B)   speed square
C)   rafter square
D)   combination square

Question 9

A(n) __________ level is an instrument used in construction for measuring vertical distances over large horizontal areas, such as for the corners of a house foundation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ level is an instrument used...

Question 10

The cutting wheel that comes with most tubing cutters is not designed to cut __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   copper
B)   brass
C)   steel
D)   aluminum

Question 11

To be plumb is to be ____________________ to the ground.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To be plumb is to be ____________________...

Question 12

__________ saws are used to cut wood across its grain.

Accepted Answer

A)   Coping
B)   Crosscut
C)   Hack
D)   Rip

Question 13

A(n) __________ is used to cut with the grain of the wood.

Accepted Answer

A)   coping saw
B)   crosscut saw
C)   hacksaw
D)   rip saw

Question 14

A __________ is a pole-like device with a scale graduated in feet and tenths of a foot.

Accepted Answer

A)   telescope level
B)   protractor
C)   target rod
D)   tripod

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ saw is used by carpenters to cut the profile of one piece of molding on the end of another piece.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ saw is used by carpenters...

Question 16

A(n) __________ wrench is used to reach large retaining nuts that hold faucets in place on sinks.

Accepted Answer

A)   open-end wrench
B)   adjustable wrench
C)   pipe wrench
D)   basin wrench

Question 17

A builder's level is an instrument to measure __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diagonals
B)   horizontal planes
C)   vertical distances
D)   perpendicular points

Question 18

Explain why it is more dangerous to use a utility knife with a dull blade than one with a sharp blade.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why it is more dangerous to...

Question 19

The coarseness of a saw is called its ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The coarseness of a saw is called...

Question 20

Explain why safety glasses should be worn when using a hammer.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 14: Hand Tools-Selection, Use and Care