Quiz 5: Hand Tools

Never open more than one tool box drawer at the same time.

A squeegee allows you to lie down and roll under a vehicle while doing underbody repairs.

The end of the box-end wrench is closed rather than open, for better holding power.

Every auto collision repair technician should have two sets of wrenches: one for holding and one for turning.

In many situations, a rim wrench is much faster and easier to use than an open-end or box-end wrench.

A six-point socket gives the tightest hold on a hex nut.

A speed handle allows removing or tightening without removing the socket from the fastener.

A prying screwdriver has a very thick, strong shank and an angled tip.

Pick tools have points on their ends for moving small clips and other parts into alignment.

Bolt cutters have one sharp cutting jaw that clamps against a blunt or dull jaw.

____ are general tools used by both auto technicians and collision repair technicians. A) Spreaders B) Hand tools C) Squeegees D) Universal joints

The ____ has an open-end jaw on one end and a box-end on the other. A) box wrench B) adjustable wrench C) pipe wrench D) combination wrench

All of the following represent a type of wrench EXCEPT: A) the pipe wrench B) the square wrench C) the adjustable wrench D) the combination wrench

A(n) ____ wrench is a hex, hexagon, or six-sided wrench. A) box-end B) open-end C) Allen D) tubing

The ____ is a six-point fastener that has the strongest grip and drive torque without fastener damage.. A) dolly B) breaking bar C) Torx fastener D) body spoon

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a socket wrench accessory? A) a ratchet handle B) a spinner C) a drive adapter D) a spanner

A ____ is a combined socket and universal joint. A) flexocket B) clip puller C) chisel D) dolly

A ____ has a single blade that fits a screw with a slotted head. A) standard screwdriver B) combination pliers C) Phillips screwdriver D) Torx screwdriver

The tip of a ____ has four prongs that fit the four slots in the Phillips screw head. A) Torx screwdriver B) socket wrench C) Phillips screwdriver D) surform file

The term MOST-Likely used to describe an all-around grabbing and holding tool for working with wires, clips, and pins is: A) a dolly B) pliers C) a wrench D) a socket

A ____ is used to remove old body filler, paint, and adhesive as well as to apply body filler and glazing putty when a plastic spreader or squeegee is not appropriate. A) scraper B) wire brush C) bench vise D) C-clamp

A ____ is a tool that cleans and rethreads holes. A) dolly B) wrench C) tap D) die

The ____ has a pointed tip on one end and usually a flat head on the other. A) picking hammer B) dead blow hammer C) ball peen hammer D) sledge hammer

While having a discussion, Technician A says that dollies are commonly used to raise low spots in doors, quarter panels, and other sealed body sections.Technician B says that vise grips are used for this purpose.Who is correct? A) A only B) B only C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

The tool MOST-Likely used to mark parts before they are removed and for marking a spot for drilling is: A) a surform file B) a squeegee C) a pick D) a center punch

A ____ is a steel bar with a hardened cutting edge for shearing steel. A) tin snip B) chisel C) scratch awl D) center punch

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a type of punch? A) a center punch B) a pin punch C) an aligning punch D) a panel punch

The ____ is a small file that is available in numerous shapes. A) reveal file B) surform file C) rivet file D) panel file

All of the following are either door or window tools EXCEPT: A) the chisel B) the windshield wiper tool C) the trim pad remover (GM) D) the hot-tip windshield removing kit

While having a discussion, Technician A says that soft sanding blocks are needed on large flat surfaces.Technician B says that soft sanding blocks are needed on curved surfaces or when block sanding paint problems.Who is correct? A) A only B) B only C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

The jaws of the ______________________________ will slide around bolts or nuts where there might be insufficient clearance above or on one side to accept a box wrench.

The advantage of the ____________________ wrench over other wrenches is that it will grab and turn round objects, such as pipes and studs.

A(n) _________________________ is a bit-and-brace-type handle that can quickly turn off a nut or bolt.

A(n) ______________________________ has a metal face filled with lead shot (balls) to prevent rebounding.

Creases in sealed body panels that cannot be reached from the backside can be pulled out with a(n) _________________________.

What is the difference between a swivel socket and an impact socket?

Why is it not advisable to use a screwdriver as a chisel, punch, or pry bar?

What are the disadvantages of a Phillips screwdriver?

What is the difference between an aligning punch and a chisel?

What is the difference between a spreader and a squeegee?