Mechanical Aptitude Tool Identification and Use Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a micrometer?

Accepted Answer

Making precise measurements of small dimensions

Answer

Measuring angles

Answer

Cutting thin materials

Answer

Tightening small fasteners

Question 2

What type of wrench is adjustable to fit different sizes of fasteners?

Accepted Answer

Crescent wrench (adjustable wrench)

Answer

Box-end wrench

Answer

Allen wrench

Answer

Torque wrench

Question 3

What is a ball-peen hammer used for?

Accepted Answer

Shaping metal and setting rivets

Answer

Driving nails into wood

Answer

Breaking concrete

Answer

Hammering delicate objects

Question 4

What tool is used to measure both inside and outside dimensions, as well as depth?

Accepted Answer

Vernier caliper

Answer

Tape measure

Answer

Level

Answer

Protractor

Question 5

What is a tap used for in mechanical work?

Accepted Answer

Cutting internal threads in a hole

Answer

Drilling holes in metal

Answer

Measuring thread pitch

Answer

Removing broken bolts

Question 6

What is the purpose of a feeler gauge?

Accepted Answer

Measuring small gaps and clearances

Answer

Measuring voltage

Answer

Detecting heat

Answer

Measuring fluid pressure