Which item is NOT a layout tool?

• A. Torque wrench
• B. EX levels
• C. Measuring tapes
• D. Squares

Answer: (A)

Layout tools are used to mark and verify geometry on a surface—measuring distances, laying out straight lines, establishing right angles, and checking level or plumb. A torque wrench, however, is a fastener tool used to tighten bolts to a specific torque. It doesn’t help you mark lines, measure dimensions, or confirm angles, so it isn’t part of the layout process. Measuring tapes provide distances, squares ensure right angles, and levels verify horizontal or vertical alignment. That combination is what keeps layouts accurate, while the torque wrench comes into play later during assembly to secure components at the correct tightness.