Chapter 9: Hand Tools - Quiz Questions

1. When working with hand tools, always ____________________.
A. Push the wrench-don’t pull toward you
B. Pull a wrench- don’t push the wrench

2. The proper name for channel locks is ________________.
A. Vise Crips
B. Crescent wrench
C. Locking pliers
D. Multi-groove adjustable pliers

3. The proper name for vise-Crips is ____________.
A. Locking pliers
B. Slip-joint pliers
C. Side cuts
D. Multi-groove adjustable pliers

4. Which tool is a brand name?
A. Locking pliers
B. Monkey wrench
C. Side cutters
D. Vise Crips


5. Two Technicians are discussing torque wrenches. Technician A says that a torque wrench is capable of tightening a fastener with more torque than a conventional breaker bar or ratchet. Technician B says that a torque wrench should be calibrated regularly for the most accurate results. Which Technician is correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both Technicians A and B
D. Neither Technicians A nor B

6. What type of screwdriver should be used if there is very limited space above the head of the fastener?
A. Offset screwdriver
B. Stubby screwdriver
C. Impact screwdriver
D. Robertson screwdriver

7. Where is the “peen” of the hammer?
A. The striking face
B. The handle
C. The back p[art opposite the striking face
D. The part that connects to the handle

8. What type of hammer is plastic coated, has a metal casing inside, and is filled with small lead balls?
A. Dead-blow hammer
B. Soft-blow hammer
C. Sledge hammer
D. Plastic hammer

9. Which type of pliers is capable of fitting over a large object?
A. Slip-joint pliers
B. Lineman’s pliers
C. Locking pliers
D. Multi-groove adjustable pliers

10. Which tool has a replaceable cutting edge?
A. Side-cut pliers
B. Tin snips
C. Utility knife
D. Aviation pliers