Question 1

Steel rulers most commonly come in all of the following lengths EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  12" 
B)  24" 
C)  36" 
D)  48"

Question 2

Sockets come in which of the following configurations?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 and 6 points 
B)  8 and 4 points 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Inspect any electrical cables for:

Accepted Answer

A)  dirt and oil. 
B)  chaffing or exposed wires. 
C)  grease. 
D)  All of the answers listed

Question 4

The compound joints and long handles of _______ give the leverage and cutting pressure that is needed for heavy gauge materials.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tin snips 
B)  Aviation snips 
C)  Bolt cutters 
D)  Garden shears

Question 5

Which of the following types of micrometer has the scale on the sleeve backward?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depth micrometer 
B)  Outside micrometer 
C)  Inside micrometer 
D)  None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a common type of wrench used in the service of automobiles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Box-end wrench 
B)  Open-end wrench 
C)  Combination wrench 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following problems would warrant a log-out/tag-out procedure of a vital piece of shop equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tool could is broken. 
B)  Tool is out of warranty. 
C)  Tool is unsafe. 
D)  Both A and C

Question 8

Technician A says that a box-end wrench is more likely to round the head of a bolt than an open-end wrench. Technician B says that 6-point sockets and wrenches have more surface area on the bolt and will hold more firmly when removing and tightening. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 9

The fumes from cleaning chemicals can be toxic, so wear _________ wherever you are using these products.

Accepted Answer

A)  Appropriate hearing protection 
B)  An appropriate respirator 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 10

Pliers are typically used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Holding material 
B)  Cutting material 
C)  Compressing material 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

The socket fits onto the fastener snugly and grips it on all _____ corners, providing the type of grip needed on any nut or bolt that is extremely tight.

Accepted Answer

A)  Five 
B)  Eight 
C)  Six 
D)  Ten

Question 12

The ______ micrometer measures the distance between the anvil and spindle, so that is where the part being measured fits.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inside 
B)  Outside 
C)  Depth 
D)  Standard

Question 13

A screwdriver is designed to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Be used as a hammer 
B)  Tighten and loosen screws 
C)  Provide leverage on sockets 
D)  Be used as a chisel

Question 14

The _______ wrench has a movable jaw that can be adjusted by turning an adjusting screw to fit any fastener within its range.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flare nut 
B)  Pipe 
C)  Ratcheting box-end 
D)  Open-end adjustable or crescent

Question 15

Technician A states that one should store commonly used tools in an easy-to-reach location. Technician B states that it is alright to leave the tools on a workbench in between jobs. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 16

All of the following are good practices except:

Accepted Answer

A)  replacing cleaning products when they lose their effectiveness. 
B)  discarding solvents into the sewage system immediately after use. 
C)  using chemical gloves when using any cleaning material. 
D)  wearing a respirator when using toxic cleaning chemicals.

Question 17

Specialty tools:

Accepted Answer

A)  should not be shared among technicians. 
B)  should have tag-out practices for regular storage. 
C)  should be put in the proper storage space after each use. 
D)  can be used for purposes they were not designed for.

Question 18

An example of a _______ would be physically securing a broken, unsafe, or out-of-service tool so that it cannot be used by anyone.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lockout 
B)  Tag-out 
C)  Lockout/tag-out 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

Sockets most commonly come in which of the following configurations?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 and 6 points 
B)  6 and 5 points 
C)  11 and 7 Points 
D)  10 and 5 points

Question 20

Although a(n) __________ wrench often gives the best access to a fastener, if the fastener is extremely tight, this type of wrench should not be used.

Accepted Answer

A)  Combination 
B)  Oil filter 
C)  Open-end 
D)  Ratcheting box-end

Exam 3: Basic Tools and Precision Measuring