Apprenticeship Trade Tools and Skills Flashcards
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What is the purpose of using a wire nut (wire connector) in electrical work?
Answer: To splice and insulate two or more electrical wires together
Wire nuts are used to join and electrically insulate two or more conductors by twisting them together inside a plastic cap.
What material is commonly used for sweat (solder) connections in copper plumbing?
Answer: Lead-free solder and flux
Lead-free solder and flux are used to create watertight sweat connections on copper plumbing pipes and fittings.
A carpenter is told to install a stud 'on center' every 16 inches. What does 'on center' mean?
Answer: Center of one stud to center of the next stud
'On center' (OC) means the measurement is taken from the center of one framing member to the center of the next.
When cutting pipe with a pipe cutter, how should the cut be made?
Answer: Apply light pressure and rotate the cutter around the pipe gradually tightening each pass
A pipe cutter should be rotated around the pipe with gradually increasing pressure over multiple passes to make a clean, square cut.
What is the function of a come-along (hand-operated ratchet winch) on a job site?
Answer: To pull heavy loads or stretch wire/cable using a hand-operated ratcheting mechanism
A come-along is a portable, hand-operated winch used to pull or lift heavy loads using a ratcheting cable mechanism.
In masonry, what is the purpose of a 'trowel'?
Answer: To apply and shape mortar between masonry units
A masonry trowel is a hand tool used to scoop, spread, and shape mortar when laying bricks, blocks, or stone.