Handtool Quiz

How is a screwdriver identified?

• By its handle

• By its length

• By its tip or surface shape

• By its color

What is a screwdriver?

• A tool for measuring angles

• A tool for drilling holes

• A tool for applying torque to a screw

• A tool for bending metal

What feature of a screwdriver makes it easy to identify?

• The color of its handle

• The length of its handle

• The shape of its tip

• The material it is made from

What is a Hex Key or Allen Key used for?

• To measure angles

• To drive bolts and screws that have a hexagonal socket in the head

• To cut through metal

• To hold pieces of wood together

What is the shape of the cross-section of a Hex Key or Allen Key?

• Square

• Triangular

• Hexagonal

• Circular

What is another name for a Hex Key?

• Monkey wrench

• Pipe wrench

• Allen Key

• Torque wrench

How are straight slip joint pliers similar to common or lineman's pliers?

• They have a locking mechanism.

• They are configured similarly in that their jaws are in line with their handles.

• They are used mainly for electrical work.

• They have a spring mechanism for automatic opening.

What allows the slip joint pliers to slide when opened?

• A spring mechanism.

• A locking mechanism.

• The pivot is fastened to the other side and shaped such that it can slide through the slot.

• An adjustable screw.

What is another name for tongue-and-groove pliers?

• Needle-nose pliers

• Wire strippers

• Water pump pliers

• Diagonal pliers

What feature allows tongue-and-groove pliers to adjust to a number of sizes without the distance in the handle growing wider?