Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (HBI-PACT) Practice Test

The tool specifically designed for cutting through thick metal or locks is the bolt cutter. Bolt cutters are equipped with long handles and strong jaws that can apply significant leverage and force, allowing them to effectively cut through tough materials like heavy metal chains, padlocks, and bolts. The design of bolt cutters provides the necessary mechanical advantage, making them ideal for tasks that involve cutting hard or thick metals, where other tools would be less effective or could easily become damaged.

In contrast, while a cordless drill is a versatile tool for drilling holes, it is not meant for cutting. A framing nailer is designed for driving nails into wood, and although diagonal cutters can cut wire and thin materials, they do not have the strength and leverage required to cut through thick metal, making them unsuitable for such tasks.