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Power Tools NCCER Test - 100 Practice Questions
and Correct Answers, Latest / NCCER Power Tools
Module 4 Review Questions and Answers
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be
very unsafe and should never be used is the... -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing any kind of
repair... - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Unplug the Tool!
Before plugging in tools with on/off switches... -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 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. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ 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) - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Chuck Key
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These tools do not activate the hammering function until
pressure is applied to the bit. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Hammer
Drill
When there is no electricity or high production is
necessary then you need these kind of drills. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Pneumatic Drills
A tool for cutting that has an adjustable blade depth and
two blade guards, one of which moves as you cut. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Circular Saw
The width of the saw blade should be on the wasted side
of the cut. That's called the... - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Kerf
Good for cutting intricate details or rounded cuts.
Commonly called a Jigsaw - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Saber Saw
A great saw for demolition. Often called a Sawzall. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Reciprocating Saw
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This saw has a one-piece blade that runs in one direction
around two guides. It is often used for cutting metal pipe.
- ...ANSWER...✓✓ Band Saw
A combination of a miter box and a circular saw -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Miter Saw
This is used to grind away hard, heavy metal like welds. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 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. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Burr
Bits
1/8" between tool rest and wheel
¼" between wheel guard and wheel
What tool are these numbers important for? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 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
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should ring clearly if it is in good condition. This test is
called a... - ...ANSWER...✓✓ 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. - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Pneumatic Nailers
These tools require special training and use actual
gunpowder to fire nails through steel or concrete. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Powder Actuated Tools
Make sure you know what kind of pipes and electrical
wires are buried in the ground before using these large
demolition tools. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Pavement Breakers:
AKA Jackhammer
Often referred to as a Porta-Power, this lever operated
hydraulic tool is used to lift things up off the ground. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Hydraulic Jack
Power Tools NCCER Test - 100 Practice Questions
and Correct Answers, Latest / NCCER Power Tools
Module 4 Review Questions and Answers
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be
very unsafe and should never be used is the... -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing any kind of
repair... - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Unplug the Tool!
Before plugging in tools with on/off switches... -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 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. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ 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) - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Chuck Key
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These tools do not activate the hammering function until
pressure is applied to the bit. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Hammer
Drill
When there is no electricity or high production is
necessary then you need these kind of drills. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Pneumatic Drills
A tool for cutting that has an adjustable blade depth and
two blade guards, one of which moves as you cut. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Circular Saw
The width of the saw blade should be on the wasted side
of the cut. That's called the... - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Kerf
Good for cutting intricate details or rounded cuts.
Commonly called a Jigsaw - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Saber Saw
A great saw for demolition. Often called a Sawzall. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Reciprocating Saw
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This saw has a one-piece blade that runs in one direction
around two guides. It is often used for cutting metal pipe.
- ...ANSWER...✓✓ Band Saw
A combination of a miter box and a circular saw -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Miter Saw
This is used to grind away hard, heavy metal like welds. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 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. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Burr
Bits
1/8" between tool rest and wheel
¼" between wheel guard and wheel
What tool are these numbers important for? -
...ANSWER...✓✓ 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
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should ring clearly if it is in good condition. This test is
called a... - ...ANSWER...✓✓ 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. - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Pneumatic Nailers
These tools require special training and use actual
gunpowder to fire nails through steel or concrete. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Powder Actuated Tools
Make sure you know what kind of pipes and electrical
wires are buried in the ground before using these large
demolition tools. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Pavement Breakers:
AKA Jackhammer
Often referred to as a Porta-Power, this lever operated
hydraulic tool is used to lift things up off the ground. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ Hydraulic Jack
