Deck 3: Tools Used in Residential Wiring

Question 1

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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 5

__________ 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

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Stranded wire has a slightly smaller diameter than solid wire.

Question 9

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 10

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

Question 11

__________ 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 12

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

A hammer used by an electrician should have __________ claws.

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

Manufacturers are now making cordless power tools that use batteries of 28 volts and higher.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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

Question 26

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 27

__________ 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 28

__________ 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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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

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

Question 36

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 37

__________ 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 38

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

Question 39

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 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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 44

List at least 5 things to consider whenever you are using hand tools.

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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