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

Question

Quizplus · 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.

Technician a Says That a Box-End Wrench Is More Likely