Hand and power tools

Instructions:

For the 10 questions:

• choose the correct answer
• write down your answer.

1. What is the name of the tool shown?

The images shows a spanner with an enclosed 12 notch opening at each end.

1. Open end spanner.
2. Combination open end, ring spanner.
3. Ring spanner.
4. Adjustable spanner.

2. What is the name of the tool shown?

The image shows a spanner that has a movable jaw. The jaw is moved by means of a worm screw.

1. Open end spanner.
2. Combination open end, ring spanner.
3. Ring spanner.
4. Adjustable spanner.

3. Which type of spanner is safer to use when loosening a tight nut?

1. Open end spanner.
2. Ring spanner.
3. Adjustable spanner.

4. What name is given to the screwdriver that has a four star shaped end?

1. Allen head.
2. Philips head.
3. Flat head.
4. Jones.

5. What is the name of the tool shown?

The image shows pliers that have adjustable, spring loaded, toothed jaws. The jaws can be locked shut with the handles and released with a lever.

1. Pointy nose pliers.
2. Round nose pliers.
3. Multi grip pliers.
4. Vice grip pliers.

6. What is the function of the tool shown?

The images shows pliers that have long sharp jaws.

1. To clamp and hold an object.
2. To cut through wiring.
3. To cut thin sheet metal.
4. To bend thin material.

7. When fitting a new blade in a hacksaw, which direction should the blade's teeth face?

1. Forward, away from the user.
2. Backwards, towards the user.
3. Either direction, as it cuts both ways.

8. Files are safe to use without a handle.

1. True.
2. False.

9. What tool is used to determine if a wall box has been mounted straight or on an angle?

1. Oddleg callipers.
2. Stillsons.
3. Vernier callipers.
4. A spirit level.

10. A circular saw can be used to cut:

1. wood
2. roof iron
3. bricks
4. all of the above.

 

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