Question 1

Which type tool is designed for cutting only?

Accepted Answer

Diagonal cutters are specifically designed for cutting wires and other materials, unlike lineman pliers which are designed for gripping, twisting, bending, and cutting wire.

Question 2

Slip joint pliers can be used in how many positions?

Accepted Answer

Slip joint pliers can be adjusted to two different positions, allowing for a wider or narrower grip.

Question 3

The proper term for Vise Grips is ________.

Accepted Answer

Locking pliers, commonly known by the brand name Vise-Grips, are designed to lock in place when clamping down on an object, allowing them to grip tightly without continuous pressure from the user.

Question 4

Which tool listed is a brand name?

Accepted Answer

Vise Grips is a brand name for a type of locking pliers. The other options are generic terms for types of tools.

Question 5

Which type hammer is designed for automotive service use?

Accepted Answer

Ball peen hammers are designed for automotive service use, especially for metalworking tasks such as shaping metal, setting rivets, and driving punches and chisels.

Question 6

An impact screwdriver is used with what other tool?

Accepted Answer

An impact screwdriver is designed to be used with a hammer. The hammer is struck against the end of the impact screwdriver to generate a turning force on the screw or bolt, making it easier to remove or tighten.

Question 7

Where is the "peen" of the hammer?

Accepted Answer

The "peen" of a hammer is the back part opposite the striking face, often designed for shaping metal or for use in specific types of work like ball peen hammers.

Question 8

Which type of Phillips screwdriver has the sharpest tip?

Accepted Answer

The Phillips screwdriver size 1 (denoted as #1) has a sharper tip compared to the larger numbered sizes, making it suitable for smaller screws.

Question 9

Which type of pliers is capable of fitting over a large object?

Accepted Answer

Multigroove adjustable pliers, also known as channel locks, have a design that allows the distance between the jaws to be adjusted to several different positions, enabling them to fit over larger objects than fixed-size pliers can.

Question 10

Which tool has a replaceable cutting edge?

Accepted Answer

Utility knives are designed with blades that can be replaced once they become dull, allowing for a sharp cutting edge without needing to sharpen the tool itself.

Question 11

Which of these tools is used most often by automotive service technicians?

Accepted Answer

Wrenches are the most commonly used tools by automotive service technicians for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts during vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Question 12

Which type wrench may be used on fasteners that do NOT require a lot of torque?

Accepted Answer

Open end wrenches are typically used for fasteners that do not require a lot of torque, as they provide less contact area and can slip more easily compared to box end wrenches.

Question 13

Open end and box end wrenches are offset how many degrees for clearance?

Accepted Answer

Open end and box end wrenches are typically offset by 15 degrees to provide clearance and allow for easier access to nuts and bolts in tight spaces.

Question 14

Technician A says that an adjustable wrench has a box end on one end and an open end at the other end.
Technician B says that a combination wrench has a box end at one end and an open end at the other end. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

Technician B is correct because a combination wrench indeed has a box end on one end and an open end on the other, while an adjustable wrench typically has an adjustable jaw for a wide range of sizes and does not have a box end.

Question 15

Technician A says that adjustable wrenches should be used when torquing fasteners. Technician B says that adjustable wrenches can round the edges of fasteners. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

Technician B is correct because adjustable wrenches can indeed round the edges of fasteners due to their less precise fit compared to fixed-size wrenches, making them unsuitable for tasks requiring precise torque.

Question 16

When working with refrigerant lines, which of these wrenches is LEAST likely to round the edges of fasteners?

Accepted Answer

Line wrenches are designed specifically for use on the soft metal nuts found on refrigerant lines and other tubing. They offer a better grip than standard wrenches, reducing the risk of rounding off the edges of fasteners.

Question 17

Sockets are used with ________.

Accepted Answer

Sockets are designed to be used with both ratchets and breaker bars, allowing for the application of torque to turn fasteners.

Question 18

Which type socket is more likely to round the edges of a fastener?

Accepted Answer

12-point sockets are more likely to round the edges of a fastener because they have more points of contact, which can slip more easily under high torque compared to 6-point sockets that have broader contact surfaces.

Question 19

Technician A says that a crowfoot socket is used with a ratchet. Technician B says that a crowfoot socket is used with an extension. Which technician is correct?

Accepted Answer

A crowfoot socket can be used with both a ratchet and an extension to reach fasteners in tight or awkward spaces.

Question 20

Crowfoot wrenches are available in which design?

Accepted Answer

Crowfoot wrenches are available in both open end and flare nut designs, allowing them to be used in a variety of situations where a conventional wrench might not fit.

Quiz 9: Hand Tools