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120101f Exam Jan 21 - 70% Flashcards

1
Q

It is dangerous to use chisels that have
A) hard points
B) mushroomed heads
C) small cutting points
D) rough cutting edges

A

B) mushroomed heads

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A cold chisel that has a mushroomed head can be reclaimed by:
A) re-grinding to the recommended included angle
B) grinding to the original shaft contour
C) re-tempering the mushroomed head
D) filing the head to a ball shape

A

B) grinding to the original shaft contour

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3
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Why should file handles be on files?

A

They reduce the chance of injury

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4
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A split hammer handle is best repaired by

A

Removing and replacing it

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5
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The safest way to use a wrench is:
A) pull on it with steady pressure
B) push it away from your body
C) tap on it to get it started
D) put a pipe handle on it for extra leverage

A

A) pull on it with steady pressure

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6
Q

What is the purpose of a wedge when replacing a hammer handle?

A

A wedges used to tighten the end of the handle in the eye of the hammerhead

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7
Q

A combination Square consists of:
A) a square head
B) a protractor
C) a centre head
D) all of the above

A

D) all of the above

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8
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The most versatile type of square is the:
A) Carpenter Square
B) sliding T bevel square
C) combination Square
D) try Square

A

C) combination Square

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9
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A thin rule has an advantage over a thick rule when:
A) accuracy is a priority
B) storage room is a problem
C) rough shop conditions are experienced
D) graduations are 1/16”

A

A) accuracy is a priority

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10
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A good tool for accurately transferring measurements is a:
A) tape measure
B) combination Square
C) Vernier calliper
D) set of dividers

A

D) set of dividers

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11
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A flexible steel rule is an advantage when:
A) measuring long distances
B) laying out channel iron
C) finding the centres of circles
D) measuring on curved surfaces

A

D) measuring on curved surfaces

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12
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To check whether or not a surface is at true vertical you would use a:
A) torpedo level
B) framing square
C) protractor head
D) centre head

A

A) torpedo level

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13
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What is the recommended length of a wraparound for marking a straight line around a pipe?
A) one complete turn around the pipe
B) one and 1/2 turns around the pipe
C) twice the circumference
D) twice the pipe diameter

A

C) twice the circumference

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14
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The size of pliers is determined by the
A) length of the jaws
B) overall length of the tool
C) amount the jaws open
D) maximum diameter the tool can grip

A

B) overall length of the tool

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15
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Vice grips have an advantage over pliers when:

A

You need to maintain constant pressure

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16
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C clamps are sized according to the

A

Distance the clamp opens

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17
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A bar clamp has an advantage when:
A) thick metal is being clamped
B) clamping over greater distances
C) material needs to be clamped to a bar
D) pressure is applied in one spot

A

B) clamping over greater distances

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18
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A 32 teeth per inch hacksaw blade is the best choice for cutting:
A) hard material
B) soft material
C) thin stock
D) fix stock

A

C) thin stock

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19
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Files are classified by the:
A) job you have been asked to do
B) length, shape and cut
C) size, width, and kind of material
D) shape, hardness, thickness and cut

A

B) length, shape and cut

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20
Q

Explain why filing is done only on the forward stroke

A

Dragging the file backwards will break the teeth from the file

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21
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Serrated blade snips have an advantage over tinners snips when:
A) the metal is thicker than 16 gauge
B) 14 gauge galvanized iron is being cut
C) non-ferrous metals are to be cut
D) cutting smaller and more intricate patterns

A

D) cutting smaller and more intricate patterns

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22
Q

Tanner snips are size according to the
A) length of cut per stroke
B) maximum jaw opening
C) thickness that can be cut
D) overall length of the tool

A

D) overall length of the tool

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23
Q

The cutting edge of a cold chisel should be prepared to_________ degree angle for most materials and up to__________ for very hard materials

A

60&90

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24
Q

List an advantage an aluminum pipe wrench has over a steel pipe wrench

A

They are much lighter

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25
Q

Explain how open ended box and and combination wrenches are rated for size

A

They are all sized according to the size of nut and bolt head that they can be used on

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26
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Explain how adjustable pipe wrenches are rated for size

A

The overall length of the tool determines size

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27
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How are open end wrenches sized
A) by the total number of points
B) by measuring the distance across the points
C) by measuring the distance across the flats
D) by the depth of the socket

A

C) by measuring the distance across the flats

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28
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An adjustable wrench is recommended when:
A) the point of the nut rounded over
B) you are working with metric fasteners
C) a proper fitting wrench is not available
D) square nuts are used instead of hex nuts

A

C) a proper fitting wrench is not available

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29
Q

What are the 3 tool categories
a) measuring tools, layout tools, marking tools
b) ruler, calipers, mikes
c) tapes, straight edge, rules
d) beam, blade, square

A

a) measuring tools, layout tools, marking tools

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30
Q

How accurate of a measurement can a mike come within?
a) .1”
b) .01”
c) .001”
d) .0001”

A

c) .001”
1/1000

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31
Q

Metric rulers move up in increments of how much?
a) 1mm
b) 1/16”
c) 1 cm
d) 1/4”

A

a) 1mm on one edge and 1/2 a mm on the other

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32
Q

What are the 2 uses of straight edges

A
  1. to mark straight lines on the workpiece
  2. to check if the surface is flat
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33
Q

What categories can measuring tapes fall into?

A

Short line tapes up to 25’
& Long line tapes in 50’ and 100’ lengths

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34
Q

Long line tapes may be made of what 3 materials and have a loop at the end.

A

cloth, fibreglass, & metal

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35
Q

what is another name for a carpenters square?

A

framing square

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36
Q

What are the 3 sizes carpenters/framing squares available in?

A

12”x8”
24” x 16”
24” x 18”

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37
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Explain how a square is used

A

by placing the square are right angles to adjacent surfaces and observing if light shows between the work and the square

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38
Q

What is the angle range a bevel protractor can check?
a) 0° - 90°
b) 0° - 180°
c) 0° - 270°
d) 0° - 360

A

b) 0° - 180°

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39
Q

What are the 4 components of a combination square?
a) ruler, square head, protractor, wrap around
b) steel ruler (blade), square head, bevel protractor, centre head
c) ruler, level, protractor, contour marker

A

b) steel ruler (blade), square head, bevel protractor, centre head

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40
Q

When using a level explain
a) level
b) plumb

A

a) Truely horizontal
b) truly vertical

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41
Q

how many times must a wrap around be able to go around a pipe to ensure the edge is lined up

A

twice

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42
Q

What is another name for wrap around?

A

Run around

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43
Q

What tool does this describe?
A _____ ______ is used for pipe and structural layouts to develop cut lines for any angle

A

Contour Marker
The 3 joints of the swing arm allows you to mark all the way around the workpiece without moving the tool

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44
Q

What are the 3 grades of soapstone?

A

Natural, powdered, talc with powdered lead

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45
Q

What type string is used for chalk lines?
a) cotton/nylon
b) spandex/rayon
c) cotton/wool
d) polly/ acrylic

A

a) cotton/nylon

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46
Q

When are scribers used?

A

When greater precision is needed
Usually used with a square or straight edge

47
Q

When a scriber is made out of ______ the sharp tip will stay sharp longer than with a steel tip
a) carbide
b) SS
c) nickel
d) Aluminum

A

a) carbide

48
Q

When using a divider do you set the measurement on the divider to the radius or the diameter of the circle you need to draw

A

radius

49
Q

What type of drawing are trammel points used to draw?

A

Circles, the same as dividers they are just bigger

50
Q

What is the difference between centre punches and prick punch

A

Prick punches are generally smaller & has a sharper angle for higher accuracy

51
Q

What is the angle range on a prick punch?
a) 10° - 30°
b) 20° - 30°
c) 30° - 60°
d) 40° - 70°

A

c) 30° - 60°

52
Q

How are pliers size designated?
a) max jaw width
b) tooth type
c) overall length
d) head size

A

c) overall length

53
Q

What is another name for side cutting pliers?

A

Linesman pliers

54
Q

What’s another name for mig pliers?

A

Welding pliers

55
Q

What is the technical name for vice grips?

A

Locking pliers

56
Q

What determines the size of a C-clamp?

A

The max distance the jaws can open

57
Q

What type of opening does a pipe clamp have?
a) straight pin
b) codder pin
c) cam lock
d) hinge lock

A

c) cam lock

58
Q

What are the 2 materials vices are made from?
a) cast iron or cast steel
b) cast iron or SS
c) Iron ore or cast iron
d) Iron or tungsten

A

a) cast iron or cast steel

59
Q

How are vices sized
a) their widest opening diameter
b) the width of the jaws
c) the width of the support bar
d) the length of the tightening lever

A

b) the width of the jaws

60
Q

What is the adjustable frame size of most adjustable hacksaws?
a) 5”-10”
b) 8”-16”
c) 10” - 20”
d) 15”-30”

A

b) 8”-16”

61
Q

Are hacksaw blades installed to have the cutting motion be on the push or pull stroke?

A

push stroke

62
Q

On flexible hacksaw blades what parts of the blades are hardened?
a) the ends that connect to the frame
b) the length of the blade above the teeth
c) the teeth
d) the teeth and the length of blade above it ( only the ends are hardened)

A

c) the teeth

63
Q

What is the pitch of a hacksaw blade?
a) the length of the blade
b) the angle of the teeth
c) the number of teeth per inch
d) the number of teeth on the entire blade

A

c) the number of teeth per inch

64
Q

What is the set of a hacksaw blade?
a) the length of the blade
b) the outward bend of the teeth
c) the number of teeth per inch
d) the number of teeth on the entire blade

A

b) the outward bend of the teeth

65
Q

If a blade can cut the following materials is it an all hard blade or a flexible blade?
Brass, tool steel, cast iron, rails, stock with heavy cross sections

A

All hard blade cuts:Brass, tool steel, cast iron, rails, stock with heavy cross sections

66
Q

If a blade can cut the following materials is it an all hard blade or a flexible blade?
Channel iron, tubing, tin, copper, aluminum, or babbit

A

All flexible blade can cut: Channel iron, tubing, tin, copper, aluminum, or babbit

67
Q

Match the following characteristics up with the correct material

a) 14 teeth per inch
b) 18 teeth per inch
c) 32 teeth per inch
d) 24 teeth per inch

1) thin walled tubing, conduit, sheet metal <18ga
2) machine steel, cold rolled steel, or structural steel
3) tubing, brass, copper, channel iron & sheet metal >18ga
4) solid material such as Al, tool steel, general use

A

a-2
b-4
c-1
d-3

68
Q

What is the set of a hacksaw blade?

A

The angle the teeth are at to provide clearance for the kerf

69
Q

Explain Kerf

A

the width of the cut

70
Q

Match the 3 hacksaw tooth sets with their description.
a) Alternate Set
b) Raker Set
c) Undulated Set

1- every 3rd tooth is straight while the other two teeth are set alternately
2- short sections of teeth are bent in opposite directions
3- alternate teeth are bent sideways in opposite directions

A

a-3
b-1
c- 2

71
Q

How are files classified?
a) length, width & cut pattern
b) length only
c) length, shape, cut
d) length of file pattern

A

c) length, shape, cut

72
Q

Does the length of a file include the tang? Y/N

A

No a file length is measured from the point to the heel.

73
Q

What are the 4 cuts of files

A

Cut type - description
Single cut - diagonal lines - smooth finish
Double cut - cross hatch - rapid removal
Rasp - triangles - woodworking
Curved tooth - waves - Al, soft materials

74
Q

What are the 4 main types of chisels

A

Flat/cold
Cape
Diamond Point
Round nose

75
Q

What two measurements determine the size of a chisel

A

the width of the cutting edge and the overall length of the tool.

76
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A
76
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A
77
Q

Match the chisel with their uses
a) Flat
b) Cape
c) Round Nose
d) Diamond Point
1. cut heads off bolts
2. squaring corners
3. chipping root passes of groove welds
4. remove spatter

A

a- 1
b- 4
c- 3
d-2

78
Q
A
79
Q

What thickness are metal shears meant to cut?
a) ≤12ga
b) ≤16ga
c) ≤18ga
d) ≤20ga

A

c) ≤18ga

80
Q

Do winners snips have a smooth or serrated edge? How are they sized?

A

Smooth edge & are sized by their overall length.

81
Q

What is the normal capacity of serrated blade snips?
a) ≤12ga
b) ≤16ga
c) ≤18ga
d) ≤20ga

A

c) ≤18ga however serrated snips are smaller due to having a compound cutting action that gives them more leverage

82
Q

What is the advantage of using serrated blade snips?
a) can cut thicker materials than tinner’s snips
b) can cut smaller more intricate pattern than tinners snips
c) are smaller than tinner’s snips
d) both b&c

A

d) both b&c

83
Q

What is another name for Diagonal Pliers

A

Bolt cutters

84
Q

Diagonal/side cutters can cut up to what thickness?
a) 3/32”
b) 1/32”
c) 3/16”
d) 5/16”

A

a) 3/32”

85
Q

Hand shears can cut up to what thickness?
a) 3/32”
b) 5/16”
c) 1/8”
d) 1/4”

A

d) 1/4”

86
Q

What are the 4 main parts of a hammer

A

Face
peen
post
eye
handle

87
Q

What is the weight range of sledge hammers
a) 2-10lb
b) 4-20lb
c) 10-25lb
d) 15-30lb

A

b) 4-20lb

88
Q

What size range is a pin punch available in?
a) 1/8” - 3/4”
b) 1/8 - 1”
c) 1/16” - 3/8”
d) 1/16” - 3/4”

A

c) 1/16” - 3/8”
Pin punches have a straight shank

89
Q

Is the following statement true?
A drift pin has a tapered shank and can be used to align holes or as a starting punch for difficult to remove parts.

A

Yes drift pins have a straight shank and are used to align or remove parts.

90
Q

What is a pinch bar used for?

A

Used for separating material or levering components.

91
Q

Can pinch bars be used as drift pins

A

Yes pinch bars (pin bars) can be used as drift pins as well as pry bars to help align parts or lift and separate them.

92
Q

What angle of offset does a box end wrench have?
a) 5°
b) 10°
c) 15°
d)20°

A

c) 15° towards the working surface, or has a double offset so your hand clears the work.

93
Q

How are open ended wrenches sized?

A

The distance across the flats of the opening

94
Q

What are the two ends on a combination wrench?
a) open end & adjustable
b) open end & fixed end
c) open end & socket
d) open ended & box end

A

d) open ended & box end

95
Q

What configuration are sockets available in?
a) 6,8,12 points
b) 8,12,16 points
c) 10,12,14 points
d) 12,14,16 points

A

a) 6,8,12 points

96
Q

What is the typical size range of adjustable wrenches?
a) 1”- 10”
b) 4”- 24”
c) 5”- 30”
d) 10” - 20”

A

b) 4”- 24”

97
Q

In what direction should the force be imposed on an adjustable wrench?
a) up towards the solid jaw of the wrench
b) down towards the moveable jaw

A

b) always push an adjustable wrench down towards the moveable jaw

98
Q

How are pipe wrenches sized and what is size range are pipe wrenches available in?
a) Sized by jaw opening & 5”- 50”
b) Sized by jaw opening & 6” - 48”
c) Sized by overall length & 5”-50”
d) Sized by overall length and 6”-48”

A

d) Pipe wrenches are sized by their overall length. and are available from 6”-48”

99
Q

A welder would use a cape chisel for
cutting sheet metal
removing spatter
splitting rusty nuts
squaring keyways

A

removing spatter

100
Q

A flexible hacksaw blade is best suited for
tubing
channel iron
aluminum
all of the above

A

all of the above

101
Q

The recommended included cutting angle on a flat chisel for cutting mild steel
80°
70°
60°
50°

A

60°

102
Q

When cutting machine steel or cold rolled steel the pitch on the hacksaw blade should be
14 tpi
24 tpi
32 tpi
40 tpi

A

14 tpi

103
Q

Measurements used to determine the size of a chisel are
a) cross sectional diameter and width
b) overall length witdth and thickness
c) shape of cutting edge and overall length
d) width of cutting edge and overall length

A

d) width of cutting edge and overall length

104
Q

A try square is a tool
a) with blades greater than 12 “ long
b) that can be set for any angle of degree
c) with variable blade and centering head
d) with the blades fixed at a right angle to each other

A

d) with the blades fixed at a right angle to each other

105
Q

Diagonal pliers may be used to cut wire up to:
1/2”
1/16”
3/32”
1/8”

A

3/32”

106
Q

When using an adjustable wrench position it so the force acts against the solid jaw. jaw
T/F

A

T

107
Q

A punch used for starting the removal of difficult parts or pins is known as a
prick punch
drift punch
center punch
straight punch

A

drift punch

108
Q

Contour markers are used to develop

A

cut lines of any angle

109
Q

Hand shears have the capacity to cut material
up to 3/32”
up to 1/8”
up to 3/16”
up to 1/4”

A

up to 1/4”

110
Q

The two types of dividers are
sprint, graduated
firm joint , graduated
firm joint, spring
carbide, firm joint

A

firm joint, spring

111
Q

Can a cold chisel that has a mushroomed head be restored

A

yes by grinding to the original shaft contour

112
Q

Diamond chisels are used for
squaring of keyways
cutting small convex surfaces
cutting convex diamond shapes
all of the above

A

squaring of keyways

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