ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 23917 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1

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

85% Answer Correctly

chisel

wrench

punch

rivet


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.


2

The primary difference between a standard level and a bullseye level is which of the following?

55% Answer Correctly

a bullseye level has only one bubble to center

a standard level has only one bubble to center

a bullseye level can measure across two dimensions

a standard level can measure across two dimensions


Solution

Levels utlize a fluid-filled tube containing a bubble that is centered when the surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb) along the direction of the tube. While a standard level can measure along a single dimension, a bullseye level is circular and can indicate the levelness of a two dimensional plane.


3

A welding rod provides:

70% Answer Correctly

the joining material for a weld

fuel for the welding torch

stability for the welding torch

protection for the welder


Solution

The joining material for a weld is called a welding or filler rod and is available in a variety of diameters and alloys for different welding tasks.


4

You're replacing the hubcaps on a car. Which of the following are you most likely to use?

73% Answer Correctly

rubber mallet

ball-peen hammer

claw hammer

wooden mallet


Solution

A mallet is a hammer with a relatively large head, often made of rubber or wood. Both the size and material of the mallet head help prevent damage when striking more delicate surfaces.


5

What is a micrometer used for?

75% Answer Correctly

measuring the diameter of cylindrical objects with high precision

measuring length around corners

ensuring that a surface is level

transferring dimensions between objects


Solution

Micrometers provide accuracy to the thousandths of an inch and come in outside and inside varieties. An outside micrometer is used to measure outside thickness, such as the diameter of a bolt, while an inside micrometer is used to measure the inside dimension of an object, such as the diameter of the hole of a nut or the width of a channel.