ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 152171 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

A joint created by soldering is:

57% Answer Correctly

as strong as the original metal

weaker than a weld

stronger than a weld

as strong as a weld
Solution

A joint created by soldering is not as strong as a weld and not as strong as the original metal.

2

Which of the following statements about solding is not true?

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solder is an alloy of lead and tin

solder has a comparatively low melting point

flux is used to clean surfaces before soldering

soldering can only join metals
Solution

Soldering is a process by which two or more items (typically metal) are joined together by melting a filler metal (solder) into the joint. An electrically powered soldering iron or soldering gun is used to melt the solder which is an alloy of lead and tin that has a melting point below the melting point of the items being joined. A chemical cleaning agent called flux is also used to clean the surfaces before soldering.

3

Inside and outside micrometers measure inside and outside:

73% Answer Correctly

tolerances

angles

diameters

lengths
Solution

Micrometers measure the diameter of cylindrical objects. Outside micrometers measure the external diameter of cylinders and inside micrometers measure the internal diameter of the cylinder's hole.

4

This tool is a(n) __________.

96% Answer Correctly

screwdriver

chisel

punch

lever
Solution

A chisel has a long sharp edge and is used, often in conjunction with a hammer, for cutting. In woodworking, chisels are used to remove large sections of wood to create the initial shape of a design. In metalworking, chisels are used to remove waste metal when a smooth finish is not required.

5

Which of the following tools are you more likely to use when woodworking?

86% Answer Correctly

chisel

wrench

rivet

punch
Solution

A chisel has a long sharp edge and is used, often in conjunction with a hammer, for cutting. In woodworking, chisels are used to remove large sections of wood to create the initial shape of a design. In metalworking, chisels are used to remove waste metal when a smooth finish is not required.