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A ball-peen hammer is most commonly used for:

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Metalworking tasks (such as shaping metal, striking punches and chisels), having a rounded 'peen' on one end

A Driving wood screws
B Metalworking tasks (such as shaping metal, striking punches and chisels), having a rounded 'peen' on one end
C Cutting glass
D Measuring angles

Why this is the answer

A BALL-PEEN HAMMER is used for METALWORKING — shaping metal, striking cold chisels and punches, and rounding edges of rivets. It has a flat face on one end and a rounded BALL ('peen') on the other. ASVAB Shop Information tests hammers. CLAW HAMMERS (flat face + claw for pulling nails) are for woodworking/nails; SLEDGEHAMMERS for heavy demolition; MALLETS (rubber/wood) for striking without damaging. Matching the hammer to the task (ball-peen for metalwork) is commonly tested. The 'peen' is the distinguishing feature.

Source: ASVAB Shop Information — Hammers

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