ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 27816 Results

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1

Which of the following determines whether a socket can be used with a particular ratchet?

50% Answer Correctly

the point size

the drive circumference

the drive size

the socket size


Solution

A ratchet (or socket wrench) is a wrench that applies torque in only one direction with a handle that can be moved back and forth without losing contact with the fastener. A ratchet uses variable attachments called sockets which come in a variety of drive sizes based on the size of the opening that attaches to the ratchet. Sockets with the same drive size will vary in the shape (six-point, twelve-point) and size of the nut opening that attaches to the fastener being tightened or loosened. Smaller point sized sockets are stronger and can apply greater torque while larger point sizes allow easier alignment.


2

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

61% Answer Correctly

a bullseye level can measure across two dimensions

a standard level can measure across two dimensions

a bullseye level has only one bubble to center

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.


3

A joint created by welding is __________ the original metal.

71% Answer Correctly

weaker than

as strong or stronger than

as strong or slightly weaker than

harmful to


Solution

The joint created by welding is as strong or stronger than the original metal.


4

Which of the following saws would you use if you're cutting wood across the grain?

62% Answer Correctly

back saw

hacksaw

crosscut saw

ripsaw


Solution

Wood saws are categorized by their teeth shape and the number of teeth per inch (TPI). The higher the TPI of a saw the finer the cut it will make. Crosscut saws utilize knife-shaped teeth that cut across the grain of the wood while rip saws cut with the grain using chisel-shaped teeth that rip the wood cells apart as the cut is made. The kerf (slot) made by by a crosscut saw is much smoother than that made by a rip saw but a rip saw cuts much faster. Coping saws are a type of bow saw used to make detailed often curving cuts using replaceable blades with fine small teeth.


5

Which of the following nuts provide appendages that allow tightening and loosening by hand?

73% Answer Correctly

cotter

wing

slotted

lock


Solution

Wrenches are used with threaded fasteners like bolts and nuts. A bolt has external threads while a nut has internal threads and this thread pattern combination allows them to lock together and act as fasteners. Nuts come in a variety of configurations including wing nuts which provide appendages that allow tightening and loosening by hand, slotted nuts that use a cotter pin to lock the nut in place and prevent it from loosening, and lock nuts that also prevent loosening via nylon in their threads. Threads are identified by pitch which is the number of threads per inch.