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CHAPTER
3 Basic Hand Tools
Chapter Review
OBJECTIVE: After studying this chapter, you will be able to properly organize tools, select the correct tool for a specific
job, and understand the basic function of different hand tools in automotive service.
C In what part of a toolbox are large, heavy power tools normally kept?
1. _____
A. Upper drawers.
B. Middle drawers.
C. Bottom drawers.
D. They should not be kept in any type of toolbox.
C _____ should be used to keep your small tools safe and organized in a toolbox.
2. _____
A. Cable zip ties
B. Canvas bags
C. Tool holders or cases
D. All of the above.
D Wrench _____ is determined by measuring across the wrench jaws.
3. _____
A. length
B. weight
C. circumference
D. size
D Which of the following statements best describes an open-end wrench?
4. _____
A. It has adjustable jaws.
B. It must be connected to a socket before use.
C. It has both a box end and an open end.
D. It has an open jaw on both ends.
C What type of wrench is least likely to slip and strip a hex bolt head?
5. _____
A. 16-point.
B. 12-point.
C. 6-point.
D. 4-point.

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b A(n) _____ is a swivel that lets the socket wrench reach around obstructions.
7. _____
A. extension joint
B. universal joint
C. breaker joint
D. x-joint
true True or False? An Allen wrench is commonly used to turn setscrews on pulleys, gears, and knobs.
8. _____
D A _____ screwdriver has a single blade that fits into a straight slot in the screw head.
9. _____
A. standard
B. Torx
C. box-point
D. Phillips
D A(n) _____ screwdriver has two crossing blades that fit into a star-shaped screw slot.
10. _____
A. open-end
B. Phillips
C. box-point
D. standard
D Heavy-duty screwdrivers with a(n) _____ can withstand light hammering and prying.
11. _____
A. hollow core
B. bendable tip
C. insulated handle
D. full shank extending through the handle
C A(n) _____ looks like a screwdriver, but it has a sharp, pointed tip that is used for marking sheet metal and
12. _____
other parts.
A. Allen wrench
B. punch
C. scratch awl
D. chisel
D Pliers are used for _____ various parts.
13. _____
A. gripping
B. cutting and crimping
C. holding and bending
D. All of the above.
b _____ pliers are the most common pliers used by an automotive technician.
14. _____
A. Tongue and groove
B. Combination or slip joint
C. Vise grip
D. Snap ring
true True or False? Cutting pliers are excellent for handling extremely small parts or reaching into highly
15. _____
restricted areas.
D A(n) _____ is the most common type of hammer used in automotive work.
16. _____
A. sledgehammer
B. dead blow hammer
C. wooden mallet
D. ball peen hammer
true True or False? A rubber hammer or mallet should be used when installing wheel covers.
17. _____
b A(n) _____ punch is used to drive pins, shafts, and metal rods partway out of a hole.
18. _____
A. aligning
B. starting or drift
C. center
D. dead blow

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19. _____ True or False? A coarse file with large cutting teeth should be used on hard materials, such as aluminum,
cast iron, or steel.
A Adhere to all of the following rules when using a hacksaw except _____.
20. _____
A. choose a blade with the lowest teeth count regardless of cut material
B. have two saw teeth in contact with the cut piece at all times
C. press down lightly on the forward saw stroke and release pressure on the backstroke
D. place one hand on the saw handle and the other on the end of the frame
D
21. _____ C-clamps are _____.
A. available in many different sizes
B. used often when cutting or welding
C. capable of holding parts on a work surface
D. All of the above.
true True or False? Scrapers are used to remove grease, gaskets, sludge, dried oil, and carbon from flat
22. _____
automotive parts.
b A(n) _____ probe will allow you to see an oil leak behind the engine while the engine is still installed in
23. _____
the vehicle.
A. chisel
B. mirror
C. magnetic
D. electronic
D When working on the high-voltage circuits of a hybrid or electric vehicle, a technician should use only
24. _____
specifically designed insulated tools rated at _____.
A. 12 volts
B. 100 volts
C. 500 volts
D. 1,000 volts

Critical Thinking
1. Why should a technician buy quality tools?
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2. Name the four basic rules a technician should follow regarding tools.
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3. Why is each end of an open-end wrench set at an angle?
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4. Define flex bar.

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5. How does a technician choose the correct screwdriver for the job?
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6. When should a brass hammer be used in automotive work?
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7. For what purpose are chisels used during automotive service?
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8. List the rules that should be followed when using chisels and punches.
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9. List the rules to follow when using a vise.
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10. Name some of the types of stands or holding fixtures that can be used when servicing an automobile.
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11. Name some of the types of cleaning tools for automotive parts.
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12. What is the purpose of pickup tools?
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13. List two types of cutting tools typically used in automotive service.
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14. When are pry bars helpful during automotive service?
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15. What danger does an insulated tool protect an automotive technician against?
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