Deck 12: Right Angles

Question 1

A __________ is a pole-like device with a scale graduated in feet and tenths of a foot.

A) telescope level
B) protractor
C) target rod
D) tripod

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The cutting wheel that comes with most tubing cutters is not designed to cut __________.

A) copper
B) brass
C) steel
D) aluminum

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The coarseness of a saw is called its ____________________.

Answer 3

pitch

Question 4

A(n) __________ is used to cut with the grain of the wood.

A) coping saw
B) crosscut saw
C) hacksaw
D) ripsaw

Question 5

A(n) __________ wrench is used to reach large retaining nuts that hold faucets in place on sinks.

A) open-end wrench
B) adjustable wrench
C) pipe wrench
D) basin wrench

Question 6

The rafter square is also referred to as __________.

A) the framing square
B) the speed square
C) the combination square
D) the builder's square

Question 7

The most common mistake people make in using a screwdriver is _____________.

A) using it as a pry bar
B) using the wrong size
C) using the wrong type of tip
D) using a screwdriver with a damaged tip

Question 8

A hacksaw blade is installed with the teeth pointing ____________________ from the handle.

Question 9

A _________________________ hammer has a square face and a chisel-like cutting edge.

Question 10

The cut made by a saw is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 11

A __________ square is a triangular metal tool with several scales used for marking the cuts most often made on rafters.

A) framing square
B) speed square
C) rafter square
D) combination square

Question 12

A perfectly __________ line is said to be plumb.

Question 13

A(n) __________ level is an instrument used in construction for measuring vertical distances over large horizontal areas, such as for the corners of a house foundation.

Question 14

The __________ square has a moveable head on a 12" blade.

A) framing square
B) speed square
C) rafter square
D) combination square

Question 15

A __________ is a pointed weight that can be attached to a string; it can be used to show where the bottom of a post should go to support a beam or to line a tripod up over a precise point.

Question 16

To be plumb means to be ____________________ to the ground.

Question 17

A(n) ____________________ saw is used by carpenters to cut the profile of one piece of molding on the end of another piece.

Question 18

When using an adjustable wrench, the force is applied toward the ____________________.

Question 19

__________ saws are used to cut wood across its grain.

A) Coping
B) Crosscut
C) Hack
D) Rip

Question 20

A builder's level is an instrument to measure __________.

A) diagonals
B) horizontal planes
C) vertical distances over large horizontal areas
D) perpendicular points

Question 21

Explain why safety glasses should be worn when using a hammer.

Question 22

Explain why it is more dangerous to use a utility knife with a dull blade than one with a sharp blade.

Question 23

Explain swaging.

Question 24

Explain why it is important to know the difference between high quality and lower quality tools and why the extra money spent on quality tools is well worth the investment.

Question 25

List three safety rules for the setup and use of laser instruments.