NCCER Power Tools Questions and
Answers Latest 2023
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be very unsafe and should never be used
is the... ✔✔Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing
...
NCCER Power Tools Questions and
Answers Latest 2023
A tool feature added for convenience that turned out to be very unsafe and should never be used
is the... ✔✔Trigger Lock.
Before changing the blade or bit or doing any kind of repair... ✔✔Unplug the Tool!
Before plugging in tools with on/off switches... ✔✔Turn it off!
Most commonly used to make holes but with the right bit can be used as a sander, polisher,
screwdriver, grinder, or countersink tool. ✔✔Power Drill
If you can't loosen the drill chuck by hand to remove the drill bit then you probably need a...
✔✔Chuck Key
These tools do not activate the hammering function until pressure is applied to the bit.
✔✔Hammer Drill
When there is no electricity or high production is necessary then you need these kind of drills.
✔✔Pneumatic Drills
A tool for cutting that has an adjustable blade depth and two blade guards, one of which moves
as you cut. ✔✔Circular Saw
The width of the saw blade should be on the wasted side of the cut. That's called the... ✔✔Kerf
Good for cutting intricate details or rounded cuts. Commonly called a Jigsaw ✔✔Saber Saw
A great saw for demolition. Often called a Sawzall. ✔✔Reciprocating Saw
This saw has a one-piece blade that runs in one direction around two guides. It is often used for
cutting metal pipe. ✔✔Band Saw
A combination of a miter box and a circular saw ✔✔Miter Saw
This is used to grind away hard, heavy metal like welds. ✔✔Angle Grinder
Bits used to remove rough edges form the inside and outside of pipes or other objects. These
operate at very high RPM and can catch on burrs. ✔✔Burr Bits
1/8" between tool rest and wheel
¼" between wheel guard and wheel
What tool are these numbers important for? ✔✔Bench Grinder
Slide the wheel onto a rod that fits the grinding wheel. Tap the wheel gently with a piece of
wood or tool. It should ring clearly if it is in good condition. This test is called a... ✔✔Ring Test
These tools run on air and you should always read the owners manual before operating them so
you know about all the special features and switches. ✔✔Pneumatic Nailers
These tools require special training and use actual gunpowder to fire nails through steel or
concrete. ✔✔Powder Actuated Tools
Make sure you know what kind of pipes and electrical wires are buried in the ground before
using these large demolition tools. ✔✔Pavement Breakers: AKA Jackhammer
Often referred to as a Porta-Power, this lever operated hydraulic tool is used to lift things up off
the ground. ✔✔Hydraulic Jack
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