ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 249890 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1

Which of the following is the primary difference between pliers and pincers?

61% Answer Correctly

pincers are designed for large objects, pliers are designed for small objects

pliers squeeze, pincers cut or pull

pliers are designed for large objects, pincers are designed for small objects

pincers squeeze, pliers cut or pull


Solution

Pincers provide a mechanical advantage that's used to cut, pinch or pull an object. The force applied to pincers is concentrated to a point or to an edge of the tool which allows pincers to be brought very close to a surface. Pincers are typically used for removing objects from a material to which they've previously been applied, for example, to pull nails from wood.


2

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

85% Answer Correctly

chisel

rivet

wrench

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.


3

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

55% Answer Correctly

a standard level can measure across two dimensions

a bullseye level has only one bubble to center

a bullseye level can measure across two dimensions

a standard level has only one bubble to center


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.


4

This tool is a(n) __________.

94% Answer Correctly

chisel

lever

punch

screwdriver


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 would be used to make a drilling guide mark in a sheet of metal?

61% Answer Correctly

pin punch

screwdriver

chisel

center punch


Solution

A punch is narrow and is used to drive objects like nails (pin punch) or for making guide marks for drilling (center punch) or patterns in wood or metal.