Lesson 6

Question 1

Accidents associated with hand tools account for ? of cases per 10,000 workers in the workplace compensable injuries.

Select one:

a. 8
b. 15.7
c. 20.5
d. 25.5

Answer 1

d. 25.5

Question 2

The safest way to cut with a knife and keep control of it is to cut towards the body.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When using a socket set, it is best to use one size handle, and adaptors on different size drive sockets.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The proper placing of small tools in body belts is not an issue because they cannot make contact with energized parts.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

All tools shall be kept in good working condition, properly stored, and must be ? .

Select one:

a. calibrated weekly
b. capable of withstanding a short circuit
c. IEEE approved
d. restricted to the use for which they were intended

Answer 5

d. restricted to the use for which they were intended

Question 6

A hand tool such as a chisel is unsuitable for use if it has a(n) ? .

Select one:

a. mushroomed head
b. oval blade
c. stress line in the handle
d. uninsulated handle

Answer 6

a. mushroomed head

Question 7

When storing sharp tools, sharp edges and points shall be covered with ? guards.

Select one:

a. brightly colored warning
b. metal contoured
c. protective
d. rubber

Answer 7

c. protective

Question 8

Unless fully protected, edged or pointed tools shall not be carried in ? .

Select one:

a. a worker’s goody bag
b. canvas bags
c. pockets
d. tool belts

Answer 8

c. pockets

Question 9

The ? of impact tools is to be avoided, and such impact tools are to be kept dressed down.

Select one:

a. detonation
b. mushrooming
c. overhead use
d. steel-to-steel contact

Answer 9

b. mushrooming

Question 10

The use of a ? tape measure is prohibited on or near energized equipment or lines.

Select one:

a. fiberglass
b. laser
c. metal
d. wooden

Answer 10

c. metal

Question 11

Wrenches shall never be used ? .

Select one:

a. as a hammer
b. as leveling devices
c. to remove difficult hex-headed bolts
d. to tighten five-sided nuts

Answer 11

a. as a hammer

Question 12

If a wrench handle is too short, a piece of pipe may be used to lengthen it in order to gain added leverage.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 12

False

Question 13

A piece of ? can be placed between the load and the head of a jack to help prevent a load from slipping off the jack.

Select one:

a. aluminum stock
b. plastic
c. steel
d. wood

Answer 13

d. wood

Question 14

Three things that would make a sledge unusable are a ? head, a loose head, or a damaged handle.

Select one:

a. flat
b. rounded
c. soft
d. tempered

Answer 14

b. rounded

Question 15

A screwdriver shall not be used as a punch or a   ?  .
Select one:
a. chisel 
b. drift pin 
c. pole top rescue instrument 
d. support

Answer 15

a. chisel

Question 16

Files may be struck with a hammer when additional pressure on the file is needed.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 16

False

Question 17

When using a sledge hammer, always be certain that others are out of reach of the back swing.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 17

True

Question 18

An Electrical Worker’s side cutting pliers should never be used as a(n) ? .

Select one:

a. bolt holder
b. cable cutter
c. hammer
d. wire stripper

Answer 18

c. hammer

Question 19

Tools not in use shall be returned to their designated storage space.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Tools shall not be left atop poles or on any part of a structure, ? , or scaffold.

Select one:

a. ladder
b. storage area
c. toolbox
d. work vehicle

Answer 20

a. ladder

Question 21

Ordinary plastic dipped handles on wrenches are designed to provide electrical insulation.

Select one:
False

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Hazards from tools can be placed in two broad categories; one is danger from the tool’s action, and the other is danger from ? .

Select one:

a. age deterioration
b. power sources for the tool
c. unseen pinch points
d. using the wrong tool for the job

Answer 22

b. power sources for the tool

Question 23

The greatest hazards posed by hand tools are ? .

Select one:

a. electrical malfunctions
b. GFCIs
c. improper maintenance and misuse
d. the use of hydraulic and electric combination tools

Answer 23

c. improper maintenance and misuse

Question 24

When using electric power tools, one should always use a 3-wire cord with ground.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 24

True

Question 25

Cable cutters should be adjusted and lubricated ? when in use.

Select one:

a. daily
b. weekly
c. bimonthly
d. monthly

Answer 25

a. daily