Tools and Fasteners OBJ 102.2

Question 1

When using a circular saw it is permitted to “wire back” the blade’s safety guard, _____________.

a. if given written permission
b. when making repetitive cuts
c. when using a cutting guide
d. none of these

Answer 1

d. none of these

Question 2

Before cutting, drilling, or sawing with a power tool you should _________.

a. check that the power cord is clear and out of the way and not in the path of your bit or blade
b. check that an unseen wire or pipe is not in the path of your bit or blade
c. make sure that if the tool gets “hung up” or binds that it won’t twist, turn, or kick back and hurt you or someone else
d. all of the above

Answer 2

d. all of the above

Question 3

When ___________ a power tool should be “unplugged” or disconnected from the supply power.

I. changing bits or blades
II. not in use
III. moving from one work area to another

a. I only
b. II or III only
c. II only
d. I or II only
e. I or II or III

Answer 3

e. I or II or III

Question 4

When using power tools, if you have long hair, it should be __________.

I. tied back
II. under a hat

a. I
b. II
c. either I or II
d. neither I nor II

Answer 4

a. I

Question 5

Power tools can be carried by the cord _________.

a. if the cord is listed for extra hard usage
b. if the cord is constructed of 14-gauge wire or larger
c. if the cord contains a ground wire
d. any of the above
e. none of the above

Answer 5

e. none of the above

Question 6

When the blade on a saw is dull, _________.

a. you have to force the saw
b. you could slip and fall
c. the saw could bind and hurt you
d. all of these

Answer 6

d. all of these

Question 7

Power tools should _________.

I. be double insulated
II. have a power cord that has a grounding-type cord cap

a. I only
b. Il only
c. either I or II
d. neither I or II

Answer 7

c. either I or II

Question 8

When working outdoors, before using an extension cord to operate a power tool, the extension cord should be ___________.

a. routed around vehicle travel routes
b. inspected for damage
c. routed away from sharp objects
d. all of these

Answer 8

d. all of these

Question 9

When standing on a ladder and using a reciprocating saw it is permitted to hold the saw with one hand if you need to hold on to the ladder with the other hand.

a. True
b. False

Answer 9

b. False