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

Which tool is used specifically for cutting wire?

1. Chisel

2. Diagonal cutters

3. Drywall saw

4. Bolt cutter

The correct answer is: Diagonal cutters

Diagonal cutters are specifically designed for cutting wire. They feature a sharp cutting edge that allows for clean cuts, making them ideal for tasks involving electrical wires, jewelry making, or any other activity that requires precision wire cutting. The design of diagonal cutters provides leverage, which helps to cut through various gauges of wire efficiently. While other tools listed can be used for cutting and may work on wire to some extent, they are not optimized for this purpose. A chisel is primarily intended for carving or cutting hard materials like wood or stone. A drywall saw is designed for making rough cuts in drywall and is not suitable for wire cutting. Bolt cutters are used for cutting through heavy-duty materials like chains and padlocks but are not precise enough for cutting wire cleanly.