Self-Test B-1.1: Describe Hand Tools Used in the Pipe Trades

Complete Self-Test B-1.1 and check your answers.

1. The numbers 1218 printed on a hacksaw blade indicate:
   1. 18 in. long and 12 teeth per inch
   2. 8 in. long and 121 teeth per inch
   3. 12 in. long and 18 teeth per inch
   4. the date of manufacture—12th month 18th day
2. The teeth of a hacksaw blade always have a small amount of set to allow for:
   1. Ease of starting the cut
   2. Blade clearance through the cut
   3. Protection of the teeth
   4. Ejection of the waste
3. A wrench that has a box end at one end and an open end at the other is known as a(n):
   1. Double-duty wrench
   2. Double-ended wrench
   3. Open-box wrench
   4. Combination wrench
4. The size of an adjustable wrench is designated by its:
   1. Jaw length
   2. Jaw opening
   3. Total weight
   4. Overall length
5. All hand tools should be:
   1. Kept clean
   2. Varnished occasionally
   3. Greased regularly
   4. Soaked in solvent after each use
6. Interlocking slip-joint pliers are also known as:
   1. Vise-Grip pliers
   2. Water pump pliers
   3. Side grip pliers
   4. Oil pump pliers
7. The combination square contains a spirit level in its:
   1. Square head
   2. Bevel head
   3. Protractor head
   4. Fixed head
8. A centre punch has a tip that is ground to an included angle of:
   1. 30º
   2. 45º
   3. 60º
   4. 90º
9. Which dimension from Figure 1 correctly indicates thread pitch?
   1. a
   2. b
   3. c
   4. d
      

      

10. A torpedo level is used in the piping trades.
    1. True
    2. False
11. Always file on the forward stroke and raise the file on the backstroke to prevent damage.
    1. True
    2. False
12. A smoother cut can be obtained from a file that is:
    1. Single cut
    2. Double cut
    3. Round
    4. Three square
13. Files that are clogged with waste material can be cleaned with:
    1. File comb
    2. Hardened steel pick
    3. Soap and water
    4. File card
14. Name the parts of the screwdriver shown in Figure 2.
    

    

    1. 1. a
       2. b
       3. c
       4. d
       5. e
       6. f
15. C-clamps:
    1. Exert only a limited amount of pressure
    2. Do not require the use of protective padding
    3. Are useful for small tight areas
    4. Are also known as cabinet clamps
16. To protect your work piece when using a bench vise, you should:
    1. Grip it as tightly as possible to prevent movement
    2. Use soft vise jaw-caps
    3. Grip it very lightly to prevent damage to the piece
    4. Grip your work piece by the corners
17. The ball-peen hammer is used to round over bolt threads or rivets.
    1. True
    2. False
18. A bar that has a hook at one end and is about 750 mm long is called:
    1. Wonder bar
    2. Wrecking bar
    3. Crowbar
    4. Lining bar
19. A ball-peen hammer size is classified by the:
    1. Length of the handle
    2. Length of the head
    3. Weight of the head
    4. Weight of the entire hammer
20. A cracked hammer handle must be:
    1. Replaced
    2. Taped up to prevent slivers
    3. Used for light hammering only
    4. Soaked to close the crack
21. Identify the vises shown below:
    

    

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22. What kind of vise comes with two pairs of legs and uses a connecting pipe?
    

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23. Name the vise that holds and aligns pipe for tacking and is used on mains and risers.
    

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24. Name a principal advantage of the bench-mounted or portable chain vise.
    

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25. Identify the threaders shown below:
    

    

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26. Identify the cutters shown below
    

    

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27. At what stage of a threading operation is reaming done?
    

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28. What type of reamer would be selected for use with a power vise or threading machine?
    

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29. Name the wrench that multiplies the turning force and is ideal for loosening seized joints.
    

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30. Name the standard wrench that has a jaw opening parallel to the handle and a narrow hook jaw head.
    

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31. Name the wrench especially designed for polished pipe.
    

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32. Describe two features of the basin wrench.
    

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33. Name three uses for thread cutting oil.
    

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34. What are multimeters used to test, in addition to amperage and voltage?
    1. Pressure
    2. Humidity
    3. Resistance
    4. Temperature
35. Analog meters are more popular than digital.
    1. True
    2. False
36. What is the name of the test used when testing a circuit for an open?
    1. Infinity test
    2. Overload test
    3. Continuity test
    4. This test cannot be done
37. Which of the following tools would use a series of prisms and magnifying lenses to accurately measure a liquid’s concentration levels?
    1. Hydrometer
    2. Refractometer
    3. Spirit level
    4. Kaleidoscope
38. Which of the following tools is used to measure the relative densities of a liquid?
    1. Hydrometer
    2. Refractometer
    3. Spirit level
    4. Kaleidoscope

Answer Key: Self-Test B-1.1 is on the next page.