NCCER Hand Tools

In addition to level and plumb, some spirit levels can check a

45 degree angle

The proper angle for the edge of a cold chisel is

60 degrees

Which of the following saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth?

A ripsaw

In what way is a spud wrench different from a pipe wrench

It has smooth jaws

Which of the following screws comes to a relatively sharp point at the base of it's drive socket

Reed and Prince

The type of screw which appears perfectly square at its contact point (image above) is a

Robertson

The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a

backsaw

Another name for a machinist's hammer is

ball-peen hammer

The saw shown in the figure above is a

coping saw

One situation that can make a measurement with a laser inaccurate is measuring to a

highly reflective surface

To check level conditions over a significant distance, such as a building foundation or longer distance, the best level to use is a

laser level

When an object is plumb it is

perfectly vertical

Another common name for lineman pliers is

side cutters

How many sides does a hexagonal shape have

six

A heavy duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a

sledgehammer

To quickly run a nut onto a bolt that resists spinning it on with the fingers, you can drive the socket with a(n)

speed handle

Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring

vertical distance