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The Star Bangled Spanner Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about hand tools. Try it and see how well you do.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
2 mins

Type
Photo Quiz

Quiz #
396,415

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
395

Last 3 plays: doncaijoe (8/10), horadada (8/10), Guest 207 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the proper name of a cross point screwdriver? Hint

Slotted screwdriver

Pozidriv screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Torx screwdriver

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is another name for a wrench? Hint

Whinner

Fromer

Planer

Spanner

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Question 3 of 10

3. Look at the picture and choose the correct name for this hand tool? Hint

Ghost level

Johnson level

Spirit level

Make level

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Question 4 of 10

4. What do you call this hole making tool? Hint

Drill

Focus

Tenon saw

Mallet

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Question 5 of 10

5. What type of hammer is this? Hint

Peen hammer

Ball hammer

Wood hammer

Ice hammer

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is another name for snips? Hint

Choppers

Clippers

Shears

Scissors

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Question 7 of 10

7. All of the depicted tools are files.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was this scissor like tool used for? Hint

Paper cutting

Cloth cutting

Metal cutting

Candle cutting

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is this piece of plastic called? Hint

Set square

Three square

Geometrics

Liners

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Question 10 of 10

10. What kind of saw is this? Hint

Bow saw

Band saw

Hack saw

Head saw

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the proper name of a cross point screwdriver?

Answer: Phillips screwdriver

The proper name for a screwdriver having a cross-shaped point for turning cross-head screws is a "Phillips screwdriver". They usually have a rubber, plastic or wooden handle.

2. What is another name for a wrench?

Answer: Spanner

Wrenches or spanners apply torque to turn screws, nuts or bolts. There are open end, box, and combination wrenches.

3. Look at the picture and choose the correct name for this hand tool?

Answer: Spirit level

A spirit level is a device consisting of a sealed glass tube partially filled with alcohol or other liquid. It is used to tell whether a surface is perfectly level or plumb. It is also called a bubble level.

4. What do you call this hole making tool?

Answer: Drill

A drill is a tool with a circular movement that is used to make holes in wood or metal. This is a picture of an antique hand drill but today there are more modern hand drills.

5. What type of hammer is this?

Answer: Ice hammer

This is a hand tool known as an ice hammer. The tools often have a bent handle. They have a normal hammer head and a long pick on the other end. They are used for cutting ice.

6. What is another name for snips?

Answer: Shears

Snips or Tin snips are a tool used for cutting through metal. They are also called shears. They have long handles and short blades.

7. All of the depicted tools are files.

Answer: True

A file is a tool that is used to smooth metal or wood. It is usually a piece of metal that have an abrasive surface. It is also called a rasp.

8. What was this scissor like tool used for?

Answer: Candle cutting

This is a tool used to cut candles as well as to put them out. Snuffers, as they were called, were once common throughout Europe and the Americas.

9. What is this piece of plastic called?

Answer: Set square

A set square is usually made from metal or plastic. It is used in technical drawing to make squares and other shapes.

10. What kind of saw is this?

Answer: Hack saw

The hacksaw is a fine toothed saw used to saw metal. They have a bottom blade that is replaceable. They have been around for about 120 years.

Source: Author dcpddc478

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