Review Questions-_Chapter 3
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1. List and explain four general tool rules.
● Purchase quality tools -With tools, you usually get what you pay for. Quality tools are
lighter, stronger, easier to use, and more dependable than off-brand. bargain tools.
● keep tools organized -technician has hundreds of different tools. For the tools to be
located quickly, they should be neatly arranged.
● keep tools clean -Wipe tools clean and dry each use. A greasy or Oily tool can be
dangerous It Is very easy to lose a grip on a dirty tool, cutting Or breaking a finger or
hand.
● use the right tool for the right job -Even though several different tools may be used to
loosen a bolt. usually one will do a better job. It may be faster, grip the bolt better, be
less likely to break, or require less physical effort.
2. A bolt head is rusted and partially rounded off. Which wrench would work best for
removing the bolt?
(A) Open-end wrench.
(B) 6-point box-end wrench.
(C) 12-point box-end wrench.
(D) None of the above,
3. What are the four socket drive sizes? Explain when cach should be used.
● 1/4". should be used on bolt and nut heads
● 3/8".adequate on bolt head and nut sizes between 1/ 4” and 5/ 8”
● 1/2".drive is strong enough to handle bolt or nut heads from 1
● 3/4".drive is for bolts and nuts with a head size larger than 1"
4. Offset Or stubby screwdrivers are useful in very light places, such as inside a glove box.
5. Describe four rules to follow when using hammers.
Select the right size, make sure the hammer head is on tightly, grasp it towards the end of
the handle, and use brass, plastic, or dead blow hammer on parts that can be damaged by
a steel hammer.
6. What is the difference between a center punch, a starting punch, and an aligning punch?
Center punches in the middle, starting can withstand blows, and aligning is good for lining
up parts during assembly.
7. À coarse file should be used on Soft materials.
A fine file should be used on harder materials.
8. When should you use vise caps?
To avoid damage, when mounting parts in a vise, use vice caps.
9. List and explain four vise rules.
Never hammer on the vise handle to tighten or loosen it. Keep its moving parts greased and
clean. Because pieces can shatter and fly out, use safety eyewear. Use this to guard
against damage when holding a precision part in a vice.
10.Which of the following tools should be used to remove old gasket material from a flat
surface?
(A) Hand scraper.
(B) Chisel.
(0) Probe.
(D) Pry bar