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You need to secure a piece of wood while you're drilling a hole. Which of the following would be the most appropriate tool to use?
pliers |
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pincers |
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vise |
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clamp |
A vise is a clamp that is anchored to a work station and designed to hold material in place while it is being operated upon.
The primary difference between a standard level and a bullseye level is which of the following?
a bullseye level has only one bubble to center |
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a standard level has only one bubble to center |
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a bullseye level can measure across two dimensions |
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a standard level can measure across two dimensions |
Levels utlize a fluid-filled tube containing a bubble that is centered when the surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb) along the direction of the tube. While a standard level can measure along a single dimension, a bullseye level is circular and can indicate the levelness of a two dimensional plane.
Which of the following statemements about chucks is not true?
a chuck's size indicates the largest circumference drill bit that will fit |
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a chuck's size indicates the largest diameter drill bit that will fit |
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electric drills utilize a chuck to hold the drill bit |
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a chuck is tightened and loosened using a chuck key |
Electric drills utilize a chuck to hold the drill bit. A chuck's size indicates the largest diameter drill bit that will fit. A chuck is tightened and loosened using a chuck key.
This tool is a(n) __________.
awl |
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punch |
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screwdriver |
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chisel |
A punch is narrow and is used to drive objects like nails (pin punch) or for making guide marks for drilling (center punch) or patterns in wood or metal.
Which of the following saws is not good for cutting wood?
crosscut saw |
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ripsaw |
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back saw |
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hacksaw |
A hacksaw has replaceable blades and is used to cut metal. The blade type is chosen based on the material that is to be cut. Blades with larger numbers of teeth per inch are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.