ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 15806 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1

This tool is a(n) __________.

55% Answer Correctly

inside caliper

vernier caliper

micrometer

outside caliper


Solution

Calipers are similar to micrometers in shape but instead of measuring distances, calipers are used to transfer distances between objects. An outside caliper is used to transfer outside dimensions while an inside caliper is used to transfer inside distances. A vernier caliper is an extremely precise caliper (down to \({1 \over 1000}\) inch) that allows measuring / transferring either inside or outside dimensions.


2

You need to secure a piece of wood while you're drilling a hole. Which of the following would be the most appropriate tool to use?

57% Answer Correctly

pincers

clamp

vise

pliers


Solution

A vise is a clamp that is anchored to a work station and designed to hold material in place while it is being operated upon.


3

This tool is a(n) __________.

60% Answer Correctly

outside micrometer

inside caliper

vernier caliper

outside caliper


Solution

Calipers are similar to micrometers in shape but instead of measuring distances, calipers are used to transfer distances between objects. An outside caliper is used to transfer outside dimensions while an inside caliper is used to transfer inside distances. A vernier caliper is an extremely precise caliper (down to \({1 \over 1000}\) inch) that allows measuring / transferring either inside or outside dimensions.


4

When compared to drilling, boring makes __________ holes.

71% Answer Correctly

smoother

rougher

smaller

larger


Solution

Drilling is the process of making small holes in wood or metal while boring is the process of making larger holes.


5

Which of these saws is used with a miter box?

56% Answer Correctly

hacksaw

back saw

crosscut saw

rip saw


Solution

A miter box utlizes a back saw (a fine toothed saw with a rigid strip of steel opposite its blade edge) to make cuts in wood at a specified angle.