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Review for CORE test Hand tools Power tools Blue prints Rigging Employability Skills Communication
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1
If a wire rope is damaged, the decision to discard it can only be made by a ___.
manager
qualified person
supervisor
competent person
2
When using pliers, you should always ___.
detach the spring between the handles
extend the ends for better leverage
rock the pliers from side to side
wear appropriate personal protective equipment
3
A heavy duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a ___.
sledgehammer
mallet
hammer
wedge
4
One of the most commonly used hammers is the ___ hammer.
claw
dowel
bell
wedge
5
Pliers are generally used to ___.
turn nuts or bolt heads
hold, cut, and bend wire and soft metals
pry open objects that are stuck together
substitute for wrenches in tight spaces
6
The main differences between types of saws relate to their ___.
frames
handles
blades
teeth
7
Squares are used for marking, checking and ____.
measuring
twisting
cutting
bending
8
Wire brushes are used for all of the following jobs except ____.
leveling concrete
cleaning rusty tools
removing paint
cleaning welds
9
Detail drawings ___.
enlarged views of special features, such as floors and walls
show the details of the site, such as elevation
specify the type & strength of concrete required
illustrate and describe how the roof is constructed
10
Ball peen hammers are classified by ___.
color
weight
material
length
11
___ lines establish the sizes of parts of a structure.
Dimension
Object
Hidden
Property
12
The gunpowder cartridges used to power a powder-actuated tool are called ____.
canisters
boosters
breakers
compressors
13
Pencil grinders are used to _____.
smooth the inside of materials such as pipe
smooth and polish intricate work
grind away hard, heavy materials
remove rust and buff metal
14
A Porta-Power is an example of a ____ tool.
electric
battery
pneumatic
hydraulic
15
A grid divides an area into small parts called ___.
regions
bays
squares
pockets
16
Active or real listening is a passive process.
False
True
17
A sling that exhibits ___ must be removed from service immediately.
flexibility
paint on the sling
any kind of abrasion
a missing identification tag
18
Information about the structure or assembly is provided in the ___.
legend
title block
border
drawing area
19
A person who sets an example for others to follow is generally demonstrating good ___ skills.
Listening
Speaking
Leadership
People
20
The trigger switch on the variable-speed power drill ___.
shoots nails into walls
controls the speed
blows air to clean the work area
tightens the chuck jaws
21
A C-clamp is used mainly for clamping ___.
T-bars
nylon
metal
wood
22
Each of the following is an important reason for reading on the job except?
allows you to understand how other people's work affects you
allows you to perform a task however you want
allows you to improve your employability skills
allows you to take on more responsibility
23
Elevation drawings ___.
are side views of the building or object
show a 3D view of the building
show how the elevator will be installed
are views taken from a location above the building
24
More words automatically mean better writing and communicating.
True
False
25
When drilling, hold the drill with ___.
both hands and apply steady pressure
your arms fully extended
one and and push it into the material
one hand and the power cord with the other
26
The end of the socket that fits in the handle is ___.
oval
square
round
hexagonal
27
The greater the sling stress, ___.
the more slings you must use
the safer the lift
the greater the effect on the lift's safety
the less you have to worry about the lift's safety
28
When using an adjustable wrench, the first step is to ___.
fully tighten the jaws around the work
set the jaws to the correct size for the nut or bolt
pull the wrench toward you
make sure there is enough room for your fingers
29
A site plan ____.
is drawn after the floor plan is drawn and HVAC designed
shows the location of the building from an aerial view
does not show features such as trees and driveways
includes information about plumbing fixtures and equipment
30
When sling angle decreases, sling stress ___.
stays the same
increases
becomes zero
decreases
31
When using a power drill, proper ground fault protection will prevent ___.
drilling into electrical wiring
excess noise
electric shock
you from losing your grip
32
If you use the wrong screwdriver head for the job, you might ___.
strike a live wire
twist the shank of the screwdriver
turn the screw counterclockwise
damage the screw head
33
Following the problem-solving procedures, you choose a solution that doesn't work, next you?
abandon your efforts
select another possible solution
ask someone else to solve the problem
consult the employee handbook
34
Pliers that have serrated teeth that can grip flat, square, round or hexagonal objects are ___.
groove-joint
needle-nose
lineman
locking
35
When you are sanding, wear ___.
a belt
loose clothing
a dusk mask
a full face guard
36
Portable belt sanders use continuous-look abrasive belts stretched between two ___.
drums
wheels
dowels
springs
37
The ___ form of an architect's scale is commonly used because it contains a variety of scales.
oval
straight-edge
triangular
right- angle
38
When clamping soft materials, you need to use ___ to protect the work.
a web
a rack
pipes
pads
39
The lines commonly used on a blueprint are sometimes called the ___ of Lines.
Collection
Directory
Alphabet
Language
40
A screwdriver is identified by ___.
the width of its tip
the type of screw it fits
its torque
the length of its handle
41
Never use a circular saw that doesn't have a lower blade guard because the___.
wood will split
trigger lock won't work properly
saw blade may fall off
guard protects you from the blade and from flying particles
42
What is an effective way to improve your communication skills?
make presentations
ask questions, and express ideas clearly
work in customer service
all of the above
43
Depending on the type of utility knife, you can lock the blade in ___ different positions.
four
three
five
six
44
A come-along used to pull heavy loads horizontally over the ground for short distances, is a __
tackle
cable puller
chain-fall
pulley
45
Saws with fine blades that are excellent for delicate and intricate cutting are called ___ saws
reciprocating
circular
worm-drive
saber
46
The hitch made by passing the sling around the load & placing both eyes in the hook is called ?
chocker hitch
basket hitch
bridle hitch
vertical hitch
47
_ are installed in rigging hooks to prevent a sling from coming out of a hook for a slack sling
locking cam clamps
Safety latches
swivel eyebolts
unshouldered eyebolts
48
The safest kind of utility knife is one with ___.
a leather sheath
a blue blade
a retractable blade
at least three blades
49
The ___ a steel rule is, the more accurately it measures.
wider
heavier
thinner
longer
50
When you are looking for a specific installation procedure in a manual, the best way to find it
is to study the terms in the glossary
is to start reading the book from the beginning
is identify the correct section and go straight there
is to skim the book and take notes on important info
51
Using an adjustable wrench can save time when you are working with ___.
stripped heads
different sizes of nuts and bolts
nails and plywood
nuts and bolts that are the same size
52
A carpenter's square consists of a blade and a ___, which make up a 90-degree angle.
tongue
slat
groove
shaft
53
To prevent electrical shock, power tools should not be operated without proper ____.
GFCI
RPM
pressure
chuck
54
A dimension is a measurement written as a ___.
letter
keynote
symbol
number
55
A keynote is a number or letter that is often used instead of symbols & usually appears in ___.
the upper left-hand corner
block letters
the upper right-hand corner
a square or circle
56
On a grid, the ___ are normally across the top and the ___ are on the side.
numbers; keynotes
numbers; letters
keynotes; numbers
letters; numbers
57
On a blueprint, a dimension is located ___ the dimension line.
near the middle of
above
below
at the end of
58
A safe guideline for using a sling is to ___.
adjust the sling legs by knotting the length
select the correct length of sling for the lift
shorten a sling by wrapping it around the hoist hook
wire the links of a chain together to shorten the leg
59
Site plans are developed using a ___ scale.
engineer's
architect's
floating
NTS
60
The accuracy of a level depends on its ___.
weight
height
length
width
61
A measuring tool must be accurate and ___.
easy to read
made of strong metal
flat
equipped with a carrying case
62
Electric tools get their power from___.
hand pumps
an AC (wall plug) or DC (battery source)
fluid pressure
a gasoline-powered compressor
63
A screwdriver is made up of a handle, a ___, and a blade.
shank
thread
wedge
claw
64
The title block generally contains ___.
the mechanical plans
the legend
revision blocks
special marks used in the drawing
65
An example of an AC source of power is?
a wall plug
fluid pressure
a battery
air
66
Which saw can fit in tight places that a larger handsaw cannot?
Coping Saw
Hacksaw
Dovetail saw
Compass Saw
67
To clarify any discrepancies in the plans, use a ___.
index
HVAC
RFI (Request for Information)
legend
68
You know a chisel head is damaged if it is shaped like a ___.
mushroom
egg
punch
pin
69
Before you start drilling, be sure ___ is not in contact with the drill bit.
the material being drilled
your hand
the bit shank
the chuck
70
Plans used for work that has to do with construction in or on the earth are called ___ plans.
specification
civil
structural
architectural
71
To use a chalk line, stretch the line tightly and then ___ to make a surface line.
snap it
press it
walk over it
moisten it
72
Employability skills are only acquired and learned in the classroom, not through experience.
False
True
73
When using a spirit level, you know that an object is level if the air bubble ___.
sits on the bottom
disappears
is centered between the lines
settles at the bottom
74
Long-nose pliers are used to ___.
get into tight places where other pliers can't fit
hold pipes because the long handles give more leverage
cut heavy or large-gauge wire
clamp objects loosely
75
Some chalk lines can also be used as a ___.
measuring tape
wedge
steel rule
plumb bob
76
Dimension lines end with ___.
arrows
circles
an x symbol
squares
77
Synthetic slings must be inspected ___.
every fifth time they are used
before every use
the first time they are ever used
by sight only
78
The first step when using a pneumatically powered nailer is to ____.
read the manufacturer's instructions
load the nails into the nailer
Check the air compressor
inspect the nailer for damage
79
If the scale on a site plan reads SCALE: 1"x20'-0", then every ___.
inch on the drawing represents 20ft, 0in
20in on the drawing represents 1ft, 0in
1/20th of an in. on the drawing is 20ft, 0in
20in on the drawing represents 20ft, 0 in
80
Teamwork is the ___ of everyone contributing to the team to ensure that goals are met.
responsibility
work
knowledge
cooperation
81
The legend is used to ___.
define terms that are used only by CAD programs
tell the history of the building
show the latest revision date
explain the symbols on the drawing
82
As you gain experience, you learn more of the special __ you can use to communicate in industry
jargon
tools
skills
techniques
83
What kind of bar has two claws (one at each end) and is ground to a slant on both ends?
Chisel
Flat
Pincer
Cat's paw
84
Advice that is given to point out or correct a mistake is called constructive criticism.
True
False
85
A co-worker asks you to hand her a tool, but does not specify which tool she needs. Respond how
"I'm sorry, which tool do you need? Please be more specific"
There are a lot of tools here; how do I know what you want.
"Get it yourself"
"I don't understand what you mean."
86
Critical thinking is the process of first ___ and then ___.
identifying problems; solving them
evaluating information; reaching a conclusion or decision
searching for jobs; applying and interviewing
evaluating the need; developing business and marketing plans
87
Drill bits are held in place by ____.
chucks
augers
grips
carbides
88
All of the following are appropriate when using squares except ___.
using the square for prying or hammering
keeping the square dry
using a light coat of oil on the blade
wearing the appropriate PPE
89
A power miter saw combines a miter box with a ____.
nail-cutter saw
bandsaw
circular saw
crosscut saw
90
The simplest and most common measuring tool is the ___.
flat steel rule
digital measuring device
measuring tap
wooden folding rule
91
Before you cute through a wall or partition, always ___.
remove the lower blade guard
find out what is on the other side
increase the revolutions per minute
lubricate the guard with oil or grease
92
The try square is a fixed ___ angle.
45- degree
180- degree
90-degree
360- degree
93
Make sure the load is ___ before you attempt the lift.
detached from the hoist
connected to an anchorage point
properly balanced
heavy enough
94
___ is easily damaged with wire brushes.
wire rope
Wood
Metal
Concrete
95
The instrument that has three vials & is used to find out if a surface is level or plumb is __.
line level
plumb bob
spirit level
horizontal level
96
To use a square shovel, push the __ of the shovel against the material to be moved.
leading edge
tip
turned ridge
foot balance
97
The symbols used for each type of plan should be indicated on the ___.
scale
title block
title sheet
legend
98
The claw of the claw hammer is used to ___.
scrape paint from walls
drive large metal spikes
remove loose wires
pull nails out of wood
99
Complete, Clear, Concise, Correct and Considerate are the 5C's that can help you improve what?
writing
driving
Communication
working
100
Who should you use as a reference on your resume?
A teacher or co-worker
A family friend
Your parents
Your best friend
101
If what you are cutting with a circular saw isn't heavy enough to stay in position ____.
use a lighter saw
use a heavier saw
hold it down with your free hand
weight or clamp it down
102
Always disconnect the ___ before you perform maintenance on any power tool.
power source
belt sander
drill bit
trigger lock
103
The hitch made by wrapping the sling around the load and passing one eye through a shackle is ?
grommet hitch
basket hitch
bridle hitch
chocker hitch
104
The project is identified by the ___.
company logo
scale
drawing number
sheet title
105
Before you plug any saw into a power source, make sure the ___.
blade has been loosened
power switch is in the ON position
power switch is in the OFF position
lower blade guard has been removed
