Which tool is primarily used for cutting purposes in various trades?

• A. Utility knife
• B. Bar clamp
• C. Feeler gauge
• D. Micrometer

Answer: (A)

Cutting tasks in many trades depend on a tool that carries a sharp, replaceable blade and can cut through a variety of common materials encountered on a bus fleet, such as cardboard, insulation, vinyl, and light fabrics. The tool designed for that purpose is the utility knife. Its blade can be extended or retracted for control, it’s compact, and blades can be changed quickly for different materials, making it versatile for opening boxes, trimming insulation or weather stripping, cutting tape, and shaping nonmetallic materials during maintenance. The other tools serve different functions: a bar clamp holds parts together while you work, a feeler gauge checks gaps, and a micrometer measures small dimensions. This combination makes the utility knife the best choice for cutting tasks.