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

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What purpose do slip joint pliers serve?

Cutting wires
Gripping and turning items
Measuring angles
Slicing through materials

The correct answer is: Gripping and turning items

Slip joint pliers are specifically designed for gripping and turning various items. Their adjustable design allows the user to change the size of the jaw opening to securely grip objects of different dimensions. This versatility makes slip joint pliers ideal for tasks that require a strong grip, such as tightening or loosening nuts and bolts, holding irregularly shaped objects, or manipulating materials in tight spaces. The functionality of these pliers focuses on applying torque and grip, which distinguishes them from tools that are designed for cutting, measuring, or slicing.