Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Trade Tools and Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which tool is used to verify that a surface is perfectly horizontal?
- Plumb bob
- Speed square
- Spirit level (Correct answer)
- Chalk line
Correct answer: Spirit level
A spirit level uses a bubble in a liquid-filled vial to indicate whether a surface is perfectly horizontal (level).
Question 2: What is the correct method for storing lithium-ion battery-powered tools?
- Store fully discharged in direct sunlight
- Store at partial charge in a cool, dry location (Correct answer)
- Keep fully charged at high temperature
- Submerge in oil to prevent corrosion
Correct answer: Store at partial charge in a cool, dry location
Lithium-ion batteries should be stored at partial charge (around 40–60%) in a cool, dry location to extend battery life.
Question 3: What does a pipe wrench do that a standard open-end wrench cannot?
- Works on square bolts
- Grips round pipe or tubing using serrated jaws (Correct answer)
- Applies torque in both directions equally
- Measures pipe pressure
Correct answer: Grips round pipe or tubing using serrated jaws
A pipe wrench has serrated, adjustable jaws that grip and turn cylindrical pipes and fittings, which smooth-jawed wrenches cannot grip.
Question 4: In which trade is a 'fish tape' most commonly used?
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Electrical work (Correct answer)
- Masonry
Correct answer: Electrical work
A fish tape is used by electricians to pull wire through conduit and walls.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a chalk line tool?
- To mix drywall compound
- To snap a straight reference line on a surface (Correct answer)
- To test for moisture in walls
- To measure angles on sloped surfaces
Correct answer: To snap a straight reference line on a surface
A chalk line is snapped against a surface to leave a straight chalk mark used as a guide for cutting or alignment.
Question 6: Which of the following is the safest practice when using a grinder?
- Remove the wheel guard for better visibility
- Wear only safety glasses without a face shield
- Inspect the grinding wheel for cracks before use (Correct answer)
- Grind material toward other workers
Correct answer: Inspect the grinding wheel for cracks before use
Grinding wheels must be inspected for cracks or damage before each use to prevent dangerous wheel failure.
Apprenticeship Exam Apprenticeship Trade Tools and Skills 2
Which tool is used to verify that a surface is perfectly horizontal?