Transmission/Using tools

The cutting action of a crosscut saw occurs on the ___ stroke.

• reverse

• forward

• return

• side

__ is/are used to cut smaller-diameter wires and ___ is/are used to cut large-diameter cables.

• cable cutters, side cutters

• side cutters, cable cutters

True or False. A knife is commonly used for skinning insulation.

• True

• False

Which is not a type of hand saw?

• cross cut saw

• miter saw

• hack saw

• tree saw

The hand tool that is most often used for drilling is a

• brace and bit

• side cutter

• bolt cutter

• none of the above

The jaws of a ___ tool are designed to make a crimp on a connector.

• compression

• hydraulic

• cutting

• cramping

The type of hammer that is NOT commonly used in distribution work is:

• double-faced hammer

• rubber insulated mallet

• sledge hammer

• claw hammer

True or False. The larger the diameter of a screwdriver's handle, the greater its mechanical advantage and its turning force.

• True

• False

An adjustable open-end wrench:

• has one handle and several interchangeable sockets

• accepts single-sized fastener on each end

• has one fixed jaw and one adjustable jaw

A ___ is a powered lifting device that is frequently used in distribution work to control heavy loads

• capstan

• hydraulic boom