Power Tools Quiz

Pneumatic tools get their power from _____.

• air pressure

• fluid pressure

• hand pumps

• AC power sources

The most common use of the power drill is to _____.

• cut wood, metal, and plastic

• drive nails into wood, metal, and plastic

• make holes in wood, metal, and plastic

• carve letters in wood, metal, and plastic

A masonry bit is able to drill into concrete and similar material because it has a _____.

• countersink shank

• ceramic core

• whip check

• carbide tip

An example of an electric power drill that is designed to be used in tight spaces is a(n) _____.

• electromagnetic drill

• right-angle drill

• hammer drill

• keyless chuck drill

The electromagnetic drill is a _____.

• handheld drill used on wood

• cordless drill used on masonry and tile

• portable drill used on thick metal

• pneumatic drill that has a pounding action

Hammer drills are designed to drill into _____.

• wood, metal, and plastic

• concrete, brick, and tile

• drywall, fiberglass, and wood

• roofing shingles, plastic, and wood

A pneumatic impact wrench requires the use of _____.

• impact sockets that are designed for the applicable tool

• an adapter so that handheld sockets will fit

• shear pins between the wrench and the socket

• a trigger lock to prevent accidental starting

When cutting with a circular saw, grip the saw handles _____.

• and pull the saw toward you

• firmly with one hand

• and engage the trigger lock

• firmly with two hands

The high speed setting on a reciprocating saw is used for _____.

• cutting through drywall

• metal work

• sawing wood and other soft materials

• grinding surfaces

When using a saber saw, avoid vibration by _____.

• using a low-speed setting

• using a clamp or vise to hold the work

• setting a heavy object on the workpiece

• holding the workpiece down with your free hand