Question 1

Some tools are ________, so seek assistance if required, and use correct manual handling techniques when using tools.
A) Heavy
B) Easy to handle
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

Some tools are heavy, which is why it is important to seek assistance and use correct manual handling techniques to prevent injury.

Question 2

A screwdriver is designed to ________.
A) Be used as a hammer
B) Tighten and loosen screws
C) Provide leverage on sockets
D) Be used as a chisel

Accepted Answer

A screwdriver is designed to tighten and loosen screws.

Question 3

Hand tools extend our ability to perform fundamental tasks such as:
A) gripping.
B) turning.
C) tightening.
D) All of the answers listed

Accepted Answer

Hand tools are designed to assist with a variety of tasks, including gripping, turning, and tightening, among others. Therefore, all the options listed are correct.

Question 4

Technician A states that you should inspect tools prior to use to ensure they are in good working order. Technician B states that you should use tools to complete a task while ensuring manufacturer and shop procedures are followed. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

Both Technician A and Technician B are correct. It is important to inspect tools before use to ensure they are safe and functional, and it is also crucial to follow manufacturer and shop procedures when using tools to complete a task.

Question 5

An example of a _______ would be physically securing a broken, unsafe, or out-of-service tool so that it cannot be used by anyone.
A) Lockout
B) Tag-out
C) Lockout/tag-out
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of a _______ would be...

Question 6

An example of a tag-out would be affixing a(n) _________ to a piece of faulty equipment that describes the fault found in that equipment, includes the name of the person who found the fault, lists the date that the fault was found, and warns not to use the equipment.
A) Clear label
B) Obvious label
C) Bright red label
D) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

A tag-out involves affixing a label that clearly and obviously communicates the necessary information about the fault, including the name of the person who found it, the date, and a warning not to use the equipment. Both "clear" and "obvious" labels would serve this purpose.

Question 7

_______ is an umbrella term that describes a set of safety practices and procedures that are intended to reduce the risk of technicians inadvertently using tools, equipment, or materials that have been determined to be unsafe, or potentially unsafe or that are in the process of being serviced.
A) Lock down/keep Away
B) Lockout/tagout
C) Lock in/don't use
D) None of the answers listed

Accepted Answer

Lockout/tagout is a safety procedure used to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work.

Question 8

A fault is found with a piece of diagnostic equipment. What needs to be done?
A) Affix a clear and obvious label with details of the fault.
B) Keep aside the equipment for others to use.
C) Use the equipment till it completely breaks down.
D) Discard it.

Accepted Answer

The correct action is to affix a clear and obvious label with details of the fault to prevent others from using it unknowingly and to ensure it is repaired or replaced.

Question 9

Which of the following problems would warrant a log-out/tag-out procedure of a vital piece of shop equipment?
A) Tool could is broken.
B) Tool is out of warranty.
C) Tool is unsafe.
D) Both A and C

Accepted Answer

A log-out/tag-out procedure is used to ensure that a piece of equipment is not used while it is being serviced or repaired. This is done to prevent accidents and injuries. A broken tool or an unsafe tool could both pose a hazard to the user, so they would both warrant a log-out/tag-out procedure.

Question 10

An automotive shop will usually have a selection of tools available for use, which includes:
A) specialized manufacturer tools.
B) high-cost tools.
C) tools that are not portable.
D) All of the answers listed

Accepted Answer

An automotive shop typically has a variety of tools, including specialized manufacturer tools, high-cost tools, and tools that may not be portable, to handle different types of repairs and maintenance tasks.

Question 11

Hand tools come in a variety of _____.
A) Shapes
B) Sizes
C) Functions
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Hand tools are designed in various shapes, sizes, and functions to suit different tasks and applications.

Question 12

A power tool can be stationary, such as a(n) ______.
A) Bench grinder
B) Electric drill
C) Nail gun
D) Portable compressor

Accepted Answer

A bench grinder is a stationary power tool that is used to grind and sharpen tools.

Question 13

The _______ wrench has a movable jaw that can be adjusted by turning an adjusting screw to fit any fastener within its range.
A) Flare nut
B) Pipe
C) Ratcheting box-end
D) Open-end adjustable or crescent

Accepted Answer

The open-end adjustable or crescent wrench has a movable jaw that can be adjusted by turning an adjusting screw, allowing it to fit various sizes of fasteners.

Question 14

Although a(n) __________ wrench often gives the best access to a fastener, if the fastener is extremely tight, this type of wrench should not be used.
A) Combination
B) Oil filter
C) Open-end
D) Ratcheting box-end

Accepted Answer

An open-end wrench is the best choice for most situations, but it should not be used on extremely tight fasteners because it can slip and damage the fastener or the wrench.

Question 15

Which of the following is a common type of wrench used in the service of automobiles?
A) Box-end wrench
B) Open-end wrench
C) Combination wrench
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed wrenches (box-end, open-end, and combination) are commonly used in automotive service for various tasks.

Question 16

Technician A says that a box-end wrench is more likely to round the head of a bolt than an open-end wrench. Technician B says that 6-point sockets and wrenches have more surface area on the bolt and will hold more firmly when removing and tightening. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Accepted Answer

Technician B is correct because 6-point sockets and wrenches have more contact surface area with the bolt, reducing the likelihood of rounding the bolt head. Technician A is incorrect; a box-end wrench typically provides better grip than an open-end wrench, making it less likely to round the bolt head.

Question 17

The socket fits onto the fastener snugly and grips it on all _____ corners, providing the type of grip needed on any nut or bolt that is extremely tight.
A) Five
B) Eight
C) Six
D) Ten

Accepted Answer

A socket typically fits onto a hexagonal fastener, which has six corners.

Question 18

Sockets come in which of the following configurations?
A) 12 and 6 points
B) 8 and 4 points
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Sockets come in both 12 and 6 points, as well as 8 and 4 points.

Question 19

Sockets most commonly come in which of the following configurations?
A) 12 and 6 points
B) 6 and 5 points
C) 11 and 7 Points
D) 10 and 5 points

Accepted Answer

Sockets most commonly come in 12-point and 6-point configurations, which are designed to fit hexagonal bolt heads and nuts.

Question 20

A foot-pound is described as the amount of twisting force applied to a shaft by a perpendicular lever __________ placed on the outer end.
A) 1 ft long with a weight of 2 lb
B) 2 ft long with a weight of 1 lb
C) 1 ft long with a weight of 1 lb
D) 2 ft long with a weight of 2 lb

Accepted Answer

A foot-pound is defined as the torque produced by a 1-pound force applied perpendicularly to a 1-foot long lever.

Quiz 3: Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

Some tools are ________, so seek assistance if required, and use correct manual handling techniques when using tools.

A screwdriver is designed to ________.

Hand tools extend our ability to perform fundamental tasks such as:

Technician A states that you should inspect tools prior to use to ensure they are in good working order. Technician B states that you should use tools to complete a task while ensuring manufacturer and shop procedures are followed. Who is correct?

An example of a _______ would be physically securing a broken, unsafe, or out-of-service tool so that it cannot be used by anyone.

An example of a tag-out would be affixing a(n) _________ to a piece of faulty equipment that describes the fault found in that equipment, includes the name of the person who found the fault, lists the date that the fault was found, and warns not to use the equipment.

_______ is an umbrella term that describes a set of safety practices and procedures that are intended to reduce the risk of technicians inadvertently using tools, equipment, or materials that have been determined to be unsafe, or potentially unsafe or that are in the process of being serviced.

A fault is found with a piece of diagnostic equipment. What needs to be done?

Which of the following problems would warrant a log-out/tag-out procedure of a vital piece of shop equipment?

An automotive shop will usually have a selection of tools available for use, which includes:

Hand tools come in a variety of _____.

A power tool can be stationary, such as a(n) ______.

The _______ wrench has a movable jaw that can be adjusted by turning an adjusting screw to fit any fastener within its range.

Although a(n) __________ wrench often gives the best access to a fastener, if the fastener is extremely tight, this type of wrench should not be used.

Which of the following is a common type of wrench used in the service of automobiles?

Technician A says that a box-end wrench is more likely to round the head of a bolt than an open-end wrench. Technician B says that 6-point sockets and wrenches have more surface area on the bolt and will hold more firmly when removing and tightening. Who is correct?

The socket fits onto the fastener snugly and grips it on all _____ corners, providing the type of grip needed on any nut or bolt that is extremely tight.

Sockets come in which of the following configurations?

Sockets most commonly come in which of the following configurations?

A foot-pound is described as the amount of twisting force applied to a shaft by a perpendicular lever __________ placed on the outer end.