Apprenticeship Exam Tools, Equipment, and Trade Practices

Question 1

Which tool is used to measure whether a surface is perfectly horizontal?

Accepted Answer

Level

Answer

Plumb bob

Answer

Square

Answer

Tape measure

Question 2

What is the purpose of a torque wrench in trade work?

Accepted Answer

To tighten fasteners to a specified level of tightness

Answer

To cut pipe at precise angles

Answer

To strip wire insulation

Answer

To measure pipe diameter

Question 3

What does a continuity tester check in electrical work?

Accepted Answer

Whether a circuit is complete and current can flow through it

Answer

The voltage level in a circuit

Answer

The amperage draw of a device

Answer

The resistance of a motor winding only

Question 4

Which type of screwdriver bit is required for a Phillips head screw?

Accepted Answer

Cross-shaped (X) bit

Answer

Flat-blade bit

Answer

Hex (Allen) bit

Answer

Torx star bit

Question 5

What is the primary use of a come-along (hand chain hoist) on a job site?

Accepted Answer

To lift or pull heavy loads using mechanical advantage

Answer

To cut thick steel cable

Answer

To drive anchor bolts into concrete

Answer

To compress pipe fittings

Question 6

Which type of drill bit is best suited for drilling into concrete or masonry?

Accepted Answer

Carbide-tipped masonry bit

Answer

Twist drill bit

Answer

Spade bit

Answer

Forstner bit