Craftsmanship and Tools Quiz

What did the Stone Age craftsman, primitive Pete, realize by fastening a stick to a rock?

• He could build a shelter more efficiently

• He could use it as a musical instrument

• He could extend the length of his arm and increase the force of his blow

• He could start a fire easily

What is the correct way to use a ball-peen hammer?

• Use the peen end for shaping soft metal

• Use the face for riveting

• Strike with the edge for better impact

• Strike with a full face when hitting a hard object

How should a claw hammer be used correctly?

• Rest the head squarely on the nail and drive it in with steady blows

• Use the claw end for riveting

• Grip the handle close to the head for better leverage

• Use the handle as a crowbar

What is the purpose of driving a steel wedge into the handle of a hammer?

• To make the handle more comfortable to grip

• To hold the handle tight in both directions

• To make the hammer heavier

• To increase the force of the blow

What is the main purpose of side cutting pliers?

• Used chiefly for electrical work

• Used for plumbing work

• Used for cutting wood

• Used for gardening

What should never be done with a screwdriver?

• Use it for tightening screws

• Use it for turning tight screws

• Hammer on it

• Use it for prying open windows

How should a screwdriver blade be ground into serviceable shape?

• Use the blade without grinding

• Heat the blade to make it softer

• Use the blade with chipped edges

• Grind the tip straight and square with the shank, then grind each face a little at a time

What is the best rule when choosing a screwdriver for a screw head?

• Choose a screwdriver with a blade wider than the slot

• Choose a screwdriver with a blade equal in width to the length of the slot

• Choose a screwdriver with a blade narrower than the slot

• Choose a screwdriver with a curved blade

What is the correct way to make an electrical connection using side cutting pliers?

• Use the pliers to cut the solid wire directly

• Twist the wire without cutting it

• Use the pliers to strip the solid wire directly

• Cut the insulated wire to the required length, then flatten the insulation and strip it off

What is the purpose of a long round nose pliers?

• To cut wires

• To flatten the insulation

• To make a neat loop to fit a terminal

• To strip insulation