ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 142684 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
Score 0% 62%

Review

1

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?

56% Answer Correctly

measure with more accuracy

measure in tighter spaces

measure longer distances

easier storage


Solution

Rulers are used to both measure distance and to draw straight lines. Tape measures are flexible rulers useful for measuring longer distances and in tighter spaces. Rulers and tape measures provide similarly accurate measurements.


2

A __________ is driven by a motor and used to shape and form edge contours.

76% Answer Correctly

chisel

router

file

plane


Solution

A router is a tool that a worker uses to rout (hollow out), shape, or contour an area in relatively hard material like wood or plastic.


3

Which of the following is used in metal work for shaping metal?

67% Answer Correctly

claw hammer

rivet hammer

mallet

ball peen hammer


Solution

Ball peen hammers are most commonly used in automotive repair. They have rounded heads and are used to drive punches and chisels.


4

You need to loosen a bolt in a hard to reach location. Which of the following wrenches would best suit this task?

47% Answer Correctly

spanner

open-end

adjustable

box-end


Solution

Wrenches are used to provide grip and mechanical advantage by applying torque to turn objects (or to keep them from turning). The longer the wrench, the more torque that can be applied. Wrench ends are available in two primary types, open-end and box-end. A box-end wrench encloses the bolt head and is useful when more torque is needed or to maintain contact in difficult to reach locations. An open-end wrench is designed for speedily loosening easier to reach fasteners. Wrenches that feature one open and one box end are called combination wrenches and adjustable wrenches feature an open end with an adjustable width.


5

This tool is a(n) __________.

62% Answer Correctly

combination wrench

adjustable wrench

box-end wrench

open-end wrench


Solution

Wrenches are used to provide grip and mechanical advantage by applying torque to turn objects (or to keep them from turning). The longer the wrench, the more torque that can be applied. Wrench ends are available in two primary types, open-end and box-end. A box-end wrench encloses the bolt head and is useful when more torque is needed or to maintain contact in difficult to reach locations. An open-end wrench is designed for speedily loosening easier to reach fasteners. Wrenches that feature one open and one box end are called combination wrenches and adjustable wrenches feature an open end with an adjustable width.