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

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For which purpose would you use a chisel?

To drill holes
To carve or shape materials
To cut through metal
To fasten wood together

The correct answer is: To carve or shape materials

Using a chisel is primarily for carving or shaping materials. This tool is designed with a sharp blade that enables it to cut into various substances, including wood, stone, or even some metals, allowing for precise shaping and detailing. Carpenters, sculptors, and craftsmen frequently utilize chisels to create fine details, grooves, or to hollow out areas in the material they are working with. While chisels can be involved in processes related to cutting or drilling, they are not the primary tools for those functions. Other tools, such as drills or saws, are better suited for drilling holes or cutting through metal. Additionally, fastening wood together typically involves using screws, nails, or other fasteners rather than chisels, which are focused more on shaping rather than joining materials.