NCCER POWER TOOLS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be very unsafe and should never be
used is the... - ANS Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing any kind of repair... - ANS Unplug the Tool!
Before plugging in tools with on/off switches... - ANS Turn it off!
Most commonly used to make holes but with the right bit can be used as a sander, polisher,
screwdriver, grinder, or countersink tool. - ANS Power Drill
If you can't loosen the drill chuck by hand to remove the drill bit then you probably need a... (It
is a small, T-shaped steel piece used to open and close the chuck on power drills) - ANS Chuck
Key
These tools do not activate the hammering function until pressure is applied to the bit. -
ANS Hammer Drill
When there is no electricity or high production is necessary then you need these kind of drills. -
ANS Pneumatic Drills
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, A tool for cutting that has an adjustable blade depth and two blade guards, one of which moves
as you cut. - ANS Circular Saw
The width of the saw blade should be on the wasted side of the cut. That's called the... -
ANS Kerf
Good for cutting intricate details or rounded cuts. Commonly called a Jigsaw - ANS Saber Saw
A great saw for demolition. Often called a Sawzall. - ANS Reciprocating Saw
This saw has a one-piece blade that runs in one direction around two guides. It is often used for
cutting metal pipe. - ANS Band Saw
A combination of a miter box and a circular saw - ANS Miter Saw
This is used to grind away hard, heavy metal like welds. - ANS Angle Grinder
Bits used to remove rough edges form the inside and outside of pipes or other objects. These
operate at very high RPM and can catch on burrs. - ANS Burr Bits
1/8" between tool rest and wheel
¼" between wheel guard and wheel
What tool are these numbers important for? - ANS Bench Grinder
Slide the wheel onto a rod that fits the grinding wheel. Tap the wheel gently with a piece of
wood or tool. It should ring clearly if it is in good condition. This test is called a... - ANS Ring
Test
These tools run on air and you should always read the owners manual before operating them so
you know about all the special features and switches. - ANS Pneumatic Nailers
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be very unsafe and should never be
used is the... - ANS Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing any kind of repair... - ANS Unplug the Tool!
Before plugging in tools with on/off switches... - ANS Turn it off!
Most commonly used to make holes but with the right bit can be used as a sander, polisher,
screwdriver, grinder, or countersink tool. - ANS Power Drill
If you can't loosen the drill chuck by hand to remove the drill bit then you probably need a... (It
is a small, T-shaped steel piece used to open and close the chuck on power drills) - ANS Chuck
Key
These tools do not activate the hammering function until pressure is applied to the bit. -
ANS Hammer Drill
When there is no electricity or high production is necessary then you need these kind of drills. -
ANS Pneumatic Drills
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, A tool for cutting that has an adjustable blade depth and two blade guards, one of which moves
as you cut. - ANS Circular Saw
The width of the saw blade should be on the wasted side of the cut. That's called the... -
ANS Kerf
Good for cutting intricate details or rounded cuts. Commonly called a Jigsaw - ANS Saber Saw
A great saw for demolition. Often called a Sawzall. - ANS Reciprocating Saw
This saw has a one-piece blade that runs in one direction around two guides. It is often used for
cutting metal pipe. - ANS Band Saw
A combination of a miter box and a circular saw - ANS Miter Saw
This is used to grind away hard, heavy metal like welds. - ANS Angle Grinder
Bits used to remove rough edges form the inside and outside of pipes or other objects. These
operate at very high RPM and can catch on burrs. - ANS Burr Bits
1/8" between tool rest and wheel
¼" between wheel guard and wheel
What tool are these numbers important for? - ANS Bench Grinder
Slide the wheel onto a rod that fits the grinding wheel. Tap the wheel gently with a piece of
wood or tool. It should ring clearly if it is in good condition. This test is called a... - ANS Ring
Test
These tools run on air and you should always read the owners manual before operating them so
you know about all the special features and switches. - ANS Pneumatic Nailers
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
