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If I Had a Hammer Trivia Quiz

Most homes have some form of tool box for making unexpected repairs around the house. Whether simple or elaborate, most of these tool boxes contain at least one hammer. How much do you know about this versatile hand tool?

A multiple-choice quiz by ClayMark. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ClayMark

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
378,774

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
440

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hammers have been in use for many years. Approximately when was the first hammer used? Hint

100 AD

2,600,000 BCE

20,000 BCE

14,300,000 BCE

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Question 2 of 10

2. Scientists, during the Renaissance, identified six types of simple machines, from which all subsequent machines are derived. What type of simple machine is the hammer? Hint

Inclined Plane

Screw

Wedge

Lever

3. The most common type of modern hammer is the claw hammer. One end has a head for driving nails and the other end has a forked "claw" for removing nails. The claw hammer was invented by which ancient society? Hint

Etruscans

Romans

Greeks

Ottomans

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Question 4 of 10

4. Claw hammers come in many sizes and are differentiated by weight, typically between 8 ounces (.226 kg) and 32 ounces (.907 kg). The weight quoted refers to the: Hint

Total Weight of the Tool

Weight of the Head Only

Weight of the Handle

Force Produced by the Hammer

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Question 5 of 10

5. While claw hammers are ideal for wood working, they are not suited for working with metal. The type of hammer developed specifically for metal work is called what? Hint

Framing Hammer

Sledge Hammer

Ball-Peen Hammer

Armand Hammer

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Question 6 of 10

6. One type of specialty hammer has a dual head that is flat on one side and has a chisel on the other. It is used for splitting and shaping stones. This type of hammer is called what? Hint

Chasing Hammer

Ball Peen Hammer

Rock Hammer

Tack Hammer

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Question 7 of 10

7. While many hammers are designed for construction, one type of hammer is more often used for destruction. It has a long handle and a very heavy head mass of 10 to 20 pounds (4.5 to 9.1 kilograms). This type of hammer is called a: Hint

Sledge Hammer

Drywall Hammer

Chasing Hammer

Bushing Hammer

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Question 8 of 10

8. One type of specialty hammer is called a mallet. It generally has a short handle and a head made of wood, plastic or rubber. These mallets can be used for: Hint

Forming or Reforming Sheet Metal

Breaking Rocks

Driving Nails

Removing Bent Nails

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Question 9 of 10

9. A specialty hammer that resembles a small sledge hammer with a shorter handle (10 to 12 inches or 25 to 30 cm) and a head mass of 2.5 to 5 pounds (1.1 to 2.3 kg) is called what? Hint

Club Hammer

Knock Hammer

Framing Hammer

Chubby Hammer

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Question 10 of 10

10. When using any type of hammer, safety is of paramount importance. The most important safety rule to follow is: Hint

Use the heaviest hammer you can find

Always wear a hard hat

Always wear steel-toed boots

Always wear safety glasses for eye protection

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hammers have been in use for many years. Approximately when was the first hammer used?

Answer: 2,600,000 BCE

The first hammers were believed to be stones that were of a size and shape to fit the hand. They were used for striking bones, wood and other stones. During the Paleolithic Stone Age (circa 30,000 BCE) the stones were attached to handles using strips of leather.

2. Scientists, during the Renaissance, identified six types of simple machines, from which all subsequent machines are derived. What type of simple machine is the hammer?

Answer: Lever

The six types of simple machines are: inclined plane, screw, wedge, pulley, wheel & axle, and lever. A lever is a rigid bar that pivots around a fixed point (fulcrum) - in the case of the hammer that point will usually be your wrist or elbow.

Answer: Romans

The claw hammer is believed to have been invented during the Roman Empire between 510 B.C. and 23 B.C. The inventor is unknown.

4. Claw hammers come in many sizes and are differentiated by weight, typically between 8 ounces (.226 kg) and 32 ounces (.907 kg). The weight quoted refers to the:

Answer: Weight of the Head Only

The weight is only for the head of the hammer and not the tool's overall weight. The different weights allow for selecting a hammer most appropriate for the task at hand.

5. While claw hammers are ideal for wood working, they are not suited for working with metal. The type of hammer developed specifically for metal work is called what?

Answer: Ball-Peen Hammer

Also known as a machinist's hammer or an engineer's hammer, the ball-peen generally has a head made of heat-treated forged high carbon steel.

6. One type of specialty hammer has a dual head that is flat on one side and has a chisel on the other. It is used for splitting and shaping stones. This type of hammer is called what?

Answer: Rock Hammer

This hammer is also known as a geologist's hammer, stone mason's hammer, or a brick hammer. Rock hammers are differentiated primarily by size and weight and can range from 8 ounces to 24 ounces (.226 to .680 kg).

Answer: Sledge Hammer

Sledge hammers are useful for tearing down walls of masonry or drywall and require two hands to control the weight of the tool.

8. One type of specialty hammer is called a mallet. It generally has a short handle and a head made of wood, plastic or rubber. These mallets can be used for:

Answer: Forming or Reforming Sheet Metal

Mallets are useful in tasks where a hard metal hammer would cause damage to the surface being struck.

9. A specialty hammer that resembles a small sledge hammer with a shorter handle (10 to 12 inches or 25 to 30 cm) and a head mass of 2.5 to 5 pounds (1.1 to 2.3 kg) is called what?

Answer: Club Hammer

Club hammers are also called lump hammers or hand-drilling hammers. They are useful for demolition projects where space constraints do not allow for a long sledge hammer. With a shorter handle and lighter head, the club hammer can be controlled with one hand.

10. When using any type of hammer, safety is of paramount importance. The most important safety rule to follow is:

Answer: Always wear safety glasses for eye protection

Thousands of eye injuries occur in the workplace every year. It is estimated that two-thirds of the injured parties were not wearing eye protection at the time. The use of any type of hammer on any surface can create flying projectiles that can result in serious and sometimes permanent injury to the eyes.

Source: Author ClayMark

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