Deck 5: Hand Tools and Shop Equipment

Question 1

One square inch equals 6.452 square centimeters.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following types of pliers is best for grasping small parts?

A)adjustable
B)needle-nose
C)retaining ring
D)snap ring

Answer 2

B

Question 3

One liter equals 61.02 cubic inches.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which of the following screwdrivers is like a Phillips but has a flatter and blunter tip?

A)standard
B)torx
C)pozi-drive
D)clutch head

Question 5

Bolt length is measured from the top surface of the head to the end of the threads.

Question 6

When installing a new hacksaw blade, the teeth should face rearward.

Question 7

The United States passed the Metric Conversion Act in 1985.

Question 8

Metric and SAE wrenches are interchangeable.

Question 9

A telescoping gauge may be used to measure the outside diameter of an object.

Question 10

An extractor is used for removing broken ______.

A)seals
B)bushings
C)pistons
D)bolts

Question 11

The tensile strength of a metric bolt can be identified by ______.

A)numerical grade markings
B)radial lines
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b

Question 12

A 12-point socket has more grip than a 6-point socket.

Question 13

Ten inch pounds of torque equals 13.558 Newton (N)meters.

Question 14

What type of wrench should be used to loosen or tighten brake lines or tubing fittings?

A)open-end
B)box-end
C)combination
D)flare nut

Question 15

A tapered punch is used to line up bolt holes.

Question 16

One liter equals 3.7854 gallons.

Question 17

The acetylene tank can be placed horizontally or vertically when heating and cutting with an oxyacetylene torch.

Question 18

One bar equals one pound per square inch.

Question 19

One inch equals 2.54 centimeters.

Question 20

Which source of information will give you the most detail about a specific system or part?

A)automotive technology textbooks
B)aftermarket system service manuals
C)owner's manual
D)manufacturers' service manual

Question 21

A straightedge and feeler gauge are used to measure _____.

A)clearances
B)warpage
C)runout (wobble)
D)endplay

Question 22

Technician A uses a small hole gauge and micrometer to measure the inside diameters of small bores. Technician B uses a dial caliper to take depth measurements. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 23

A measurement must be made within one ten-thousandth of an inch. Technician A uses a machinist's rule. Technician B uses a standard micrometer. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 24

Technician A says coarse threaded bolts are used where superior holding force is necessary. Technician B says bolts that have rolled threads are 30 percent stronger than bolts with cut threads. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 25

A 3/8 inch UNC bolt is being discussed. Technician A says that the bolt diameter is 3/8 inch and that it has 16 threads per inch. Technician B says that the bolt meets the measurement standards developed by the University of North Carolina. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 26

The bolts used to attach an engine sling to the engine must thread into the cylinder head or block _____ times the diameter of the bolt.

A)1
B)1
C)2
D)2

Question 27

If the number 8.8 is stamped on the head of a bolt, the bolt is ______.

A)a metric bolt
B)a UNC bolt
C)a UNF bolt
D)a grade 8 bolt

Question 28

Technician A says a bolt may break because the fillet is damaged. Technician B says that a bolt may become fatigued and break if it is undertightened. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 29

Which of the following measurements requires the use of a precision straightedge as well as a feeler gauge?

A)piston ring end gap
B)connection rod side clearance
C)crankshaft end play
D)cylinder head warpage

Question 30

All the following are types of lifts EXCEPT:

A)frame contact
B)body contact
C)wheel contact
D)axle engaging

Question 31

Each number on the sleeve of a metric micrometer represents _____ mm.

A).05
B).005
C)5
D) None of the answers is correct.

Question 32

NPT stands for ______.

A)nickel plated thread
B)nonplated thread
C)nominal proportion thread
D)national pipe thread

Question 33

Technician A says a vernier caliper can be used to measure the outside diameter of something. Technician B says a vernier caliper can be used to measure the inside diameter of a bore. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 34

Technician A says antiseize compound is used to prevent bolts from seizing in aluminum. Technician B says thread sealant is used to prevent leaks. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 35

In an oxyacetylene welding torch the acetylene hose is colored _____.

A)red
B)blue
C)green
D)yellow

Question 36

Technician A torques critical parts using an impact wrench. Technician B torques critical parts with an air ratchet. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 37

Technician A says a tap cuts external threads. Technician B says a die cuts internal threads. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 38

Technician A uses a punch to align holes in parts during assembly. Technician B uses a punch to drive out rivets. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 39

Machine screws can have a(n)_____ head.

A)round
B)torx
C)oval
D)all answers are correct

Question 40

Which screwdriver design has a square tip?

A)pozi-drive
B)torx
C)clutch
D)scrulox

Question 41

A(n)____________________ press is used to install piston pins, axle bearings, drum and rotor studs.

Question 42

To prevent vibration from loosening the fasteners, locknuts have _____ inserted into a section of the threads.

A)copper
B)aluminum
C)polycarbonate
D)nylon

Question 43

The ____________________ wrench has an open-end jaw on one end and a box-end on the other.

Question 44

A(n)____________________ manual contains standards for the length of time a specific repair is supposed to require.

Question 45

To avoid personal injury, you should always use files with a(n)____________________.

Question 46

Technician A removes rivets with a hammer and screwdriver. Technician B removes rivets with a hammer and punch. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 47

A(n)____________________ wrench has one fixed jaw and one movable jaw.

Question 48

Combination pliers are often called ____________________ pliers.

Question 49

When driving out rusted bolts, Technician A places the round end of a ball-peen hammer over the bolt and then hits the flat end of the ball-peen hammer with a sledge hammer. Technician B uses a Phillips tip screwdriver and a ball peen hammer to drive out small rusted bolts. Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 50

When you turn on a grinder, where should you be standing?

A)in front of it
B)behind it
C)beside it
D)across the room

Question 51

A(n)____________________ punch is used to make an indent prior to drilling a hole in a steel bracket.

Question 52

A(n)____________________ hammer should be used to install gears and shafts in a transmission.

Question 53

A dial caliper is accurate to _____ inch.

A).0001
B).001
C).002
D).010

Question 54

The best method to use to loosen a bolt is ______.

A)a socket and ratchet
B)a box end wrench
C)both a and b
D)neither a nor b

Question 55

A(n)____________________ gauge is a thin strip of metal or plastic of known and closely controlled thickness.

Question 56

The two systems of weights and measures that exist side by side in the United States are the British Imperial (U.S. customary)system and the ____________________ system.

Question 57

Trouble lights are designed to use a standard incandescent bulb or a(n)____________________ bulb.

Question 58

A UNC bolt with three radial lines (marks)on its head has a tensile strength grade of ____________________.

Question 59

Turning effort [the amount of torque it takes to maintain rotation of a gear or shaft] can be easily measured using a _____type torque wrench.

A)click
B)dial
C)digital readout
D)All the answers are correct.

Question 60

A(n)____________________ screwdriver has a six-pronged tip.

Question 61

What is the best source for vehicle identification?

Question 62

How are hammers identified?

Question 63

What are some safety issues concerning the use of power tools?

Question 64

Describe the proper usage of a hacksaw.

Question 65

Identify some common uses of a dial indicator.

Question 66

A(n)____________________ extension allows the socket to pivot up to 16 degrees.

Question 67

Describe how manufacturers inform technicians about changes in current model year vehicle specifications and repair procedures.

Question 68

What determines the size of an open-end wrench?

Question 69

A telescoping gauge is also called a(n)____________________ gauge.

Question 70

Identify and describe the purpose of three washer designs used with fasteners.

Question 71

List three types of wheels available for use with a bench grinder.

Question 72

A(n)____________________ gauge is used to measure the number of threads per inch on a bolt.

Question 73

Name the eight parts of a bolt.

Question 74

How often should the calibration of a micrometer be checked?