Free NCCER Power Tools Test 3

Question 1

Before replacing parts such as bits, blades, or discs on any tool, you must _______.

Accepted Answer

disconnect the power source

Answer

recharge the tool's battery

Answer

inspect them for cracks

Answer

polish it with a fine steel wool

Question 2

A Porta-Power is an example of a(n) ____ tool.

Accepted Answer

hydraulic

Answer

electric

Answer

pneumatic

Answer

battery

Question 3

Never use a circular saw that doesn't have an upper blade guard because the ______.

Accepted Answer

guard protects you from touching the blade

Answer

trigger lock will not work properly

Answer

saw will not cut cleanly

Answer

saw kerf will be too wide

Question 4

To prevent electrical shock, power tools should not be operated without the proper _____.

Accepted Answer

GFCI

Answer

pressure

Answer

RPM

Answer

chuck

Question 5

Pencil grinders are used to ______.

Accepted Answer

smooth the inside of materials such as pipe

Answer

smooth and polish intricate work

Answer

grind away hard, heavy materials

Answer

remove rust and buff metal

Question 6

If a drill bit gets stuck in the material while you're drilling, you should FIRST _______.

Accepted Answer

release the trigger switch

Answer

back the drill out of the material

Answer

use the reverse switch

Answer

unplug the drill

Question 7

Never use a circular saw without a lower blade guard because the:

Accepted Answer

guard protects you from the blade and falling particles

Answer

trigger lock won't work

Answer

saw blade may fall off

Answer

wood will split

Question 8

If a pneumatic nailer is not firing properly, before you attempt repairs you must _______.

Accepted Answer

disconnect the air hose

Answer

adjust the regulator

Answer

remove the booster

Answer

adjust the compressor

Question 9

When using a power drill. proper ground fault protection will prevent _______.

Accepted Answer

electric shock

Answer

excess noise

Answer

drilling into electrical wire

Answer

you from losing your grip

Question 10

Kickback occurs with a table saw when the ______ kicks back.

Accepted Answer

material or stock

Answer

saw

Answer

table

Answer

worker