Deck 3: Tools Used in Residential Wiring

Question 1

When using a circular saw, you want to position yourself directly behind the saw, not to the side of the saw.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

__________ are used to cut cables, cut conductors, form large conductors, and to pull and hold conductors.

A) Diagonal pliers
B) Lineman pliers
C) Long-nosed pliers
D) Multipurpose tools

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Another name for a "Skilsaw" is a __________ saw.

A) circular
B) reciprocating
C) jig
D) hand

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A hammer used by an electrician should have __________ and __________ claws.

A) short, straight
B) long, straight
C) short, curved
D) long, curved

Question 5

__________ are used to form small conductors, cut conductors, and to hold and pull conductors.

A) Diagonal pliers
B) Lineman pliers
C) Long-nosed pliers
D) Multipurpose tools

Question 6

The vinyl covering on the handles of electrical pliers is designed to protect the user from electrical shock on circuits up to 600 volts.

Question 7

When using a reciprocating saw (Sawzall) to cut metal, the blade should be operated at a slower speed than when cutting wood.

Question 8

Another name for a "Sawzall" is a __________ saw.

A) circular
B) reciprocating
C) jig
D) hand

Question 9

On construction sites, all 120-volt corded power tools must be plugged into a(n) __________.

A) duplex grounding receptacle
B) single grounding receptacle
C) ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle
D) arc fault circuit interrupter receptacle

Question 10

Always unplug a corded power tool, or remove the battery from a cordless power tool, before you make any adjustments, change accessories, or store the tool.

Question 11

The comfort grip handles on screwdrivers are designed for comfort and to provide a secure grip, not to act as an insulator from electrical shock.

Question 12

A T-stripper wire stripping tool is designed to be used on both solid and stranded conductors.

Question 13

A __________ is used to cut holes in metal electrical boxes for installing cable or conduit.

A) knockout punch
B) keyhole saw
C) hole saw
D) auger bit

Question 14

Stranded wire has a slightly smaller diameter than solid wire.

Question 15

A 120-volt double-insulated corded power tool must be grounded to protect the user from electrical shock.

Question 16

If a run of conduit is plumb, it is __________ to the floor.

A) parallel
B) at a right angle
C) 45 degrees
D) positioned near

Question 17

A drill bit with a spiral cutting edge used to bore holes in wood is called a(n) __________ bit.

A) auger
B) masonry
C) paddle
D) reciprocating

Question 18

When using a sledgehammer to install a ground rod, make sure that at least __________ feet of the rod is driven into the ground.

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8

Question 19

__________ drills are used to drill holes in masonry blocks or concrete walls and floors.

A) Hammer
B) Pistol grip
C) Auger
D) Right angle

Question 20

When drilling holes in wooden framing members, electricians often use a __________ drill to make drilling easier in the tight spaces they sometimes encounter between framing members.

A) right angle
B) hammer
C) pistol grip
D) reciprocating

Question 21

__________ are used to cut cables and conductors in a limited space.

A) Diagonal pliers
B) Lineman pliers
C) Long-nosed pliers
D) Multipurpose tools

Question 22

A __________ can be used to strip the outside metal coverings from common sizes of Type AC or Type MC cable.

A) sharp knife
B) rotary cable cutter
C) keyhole saw
D) pair of lineman pliers

Question 23

__________ are used to strip insulation, crimp solderless connectors, cut and size conductors, and cut and thread small bolts.

A) Diagonal pliers
B) Lineman pliers
C) Long-nosed pliers
D) Multipurpose tools

Question 24

A(n) __________ is used to pull wire and cables through conduit and to pull cables in insulated walls.

A) awl
B) fish tape
C) plumb bob
D) auger bit

Question 25

A(n) _________________________, made from nonconductive nylon or steel, is used to pull wires or cables through electrical conduit.

Question 26

A(n) ______________________________ is usually 9"long and is used to level or plumb conduit, equipment, and appliances.

Question 27

The most popular style of wire stripper used in residential wiring is the nonadjustable type, commonly called a(n) ____________________.

Question 28

The component of a knockout punch that is used in conjunction with the cutter to make a hole in a metal electrical box is called a ____________________.

Question 29

The styles of screwdrivers used most often in residential electrical work include the keystone tip, the cabinet tip and the ____________________ tip.

Question 30

A popular type of drill bit, used for precise, repetitive drilling though a variety of tough materials, is called a __________.

A) masonry bit
B) auger bit
C) speed-bore bit
D) step bit

Question 31

A __________ is used to deburr conduit, sharpen tools, and cut and form metal.

A) wood rasp
B) plumb bob
C) metal file
D) chisel

Question 32

A __________ is used to transfer location points from ceiling to floor and floor to ceiling and to plumb conduit and equipment.

A) torpedo level
B) square
C) multipurpose tool
D) plumb bob

Question 33

____________________ screwdrivers are used to remove and install screws in limited working space and to tighten and loosen lugs in limited working space.

Question 34

A(n) _________________________ is used to cut holes in wallboard for boxes and to cut plaster and lath for box installation in remodeling work.

Question 35

A screwdriver style that is popular with residential electricians is the ________ screwdriver, because it is designed to hold on to screws for easier starting and setting of screws in hard to reach places.

A) screw-holding
B) Phillips
C) Robertson
D) square shank

Question 36

A(n) __________ is used to check measurements on prints, determine box location on prints, and determine the depth and setout of electrical boxes.

A) tape measure
B) awl
C) triple tap tool
D) torpedo level

Question 37

OSHA 1910.335 requires __________ tools to be used whenever an electrician is working on exposed energized circuits or equipment.

A) clean
B) insulated
C) covered
D) new

Question 38

A(n) ________ is a power tool specially engineered to do one job: drive screws, which it does faster and easier than any other tool.

A) pistol grip drill
B) cordless drill
C) impact driver
D) right-angle drill

Question 39

A ________ is used to hold, organize, and carry an electrician's hand tools and is made from leather or a strong fabric like nylon polyester or heavyweight canvas.

A) bag
B) tool pouch
C) tool box
D) pocket

Question 40

Which of the following is not a commonly used drill chuck size?

A) 1/8 inches
B) 1/4 inches
C) 3/8 inches
D) 1/2 inches

Question 41

The information found on a power tool's ____________________ includes the catalog number of the power tool, the voltage, the amperage, the revolutions per minute (rpm), and the weight of the power tool.

Question 42

Explain why you should not operate electric power tools around flammable liquids like gasoline.

Question 43

Explain why dull cutting tools cause more accidents than sharp cutting tools.

Question 44

List at least four of the six things that the multipurpose tool, sometimes called a "six-in-one tool," is designed to do.

Question 45

The three parts of a screwdriver include the handle, the tip, and the ____________________.

Question 46

____________________, designed to slit the cable sheathing, are used to easily remove the outside sheathing from a nonmetallic sheathed cable.