ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 283603 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1

Which of the following is used in metal work for shaping metal?

67% Answer Correctly

rivet hammer

claw hammer

mallet

ball peen hammer


Solution

Ball peen hammers are most commonly used in automotive repair. They have rounded heads and are used to drive punches and chisels.


2

Which of the following statements about drill bits is not true?

69% Answer Correctly

drill bits are primarily right-handed

drill bits are primarily left-handed

drill bit size maxes out at ¼" for woodworking

drill bit size maxes out at ½" for metalworking


Solution

Drill bits remove material to create holes. They come in a variety of sizes, maxing out at ¼" for woodworking and ½" for metalworking. The majority of drill bits are right-handed which means they cut while rotating in a clockwise direction.


3

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

73% Answer Correctly

claw hammer

wooden mallet

rubber mallet

ball-peen hammer


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.


4

A welding rod provides:

70% Answer Correctly

the joining material for a weld

protection for the welder

fuel for the welding torch

stability for the welding torch


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.


5

You're constructing a cabinet in your workshop and one of the cabinet doors is slightly too big. Which of the following tools would you use to make it fit?

63% Answer Correctly

file

chisel

plane

drill


Solution

In wooodworking, a plane is used to shave off a small amount of material to smooth a surface or make it fit properly. A jack plane is a general purpose plane that contains an adjustable depth blade set at an angle with a handle and knob to allow gripping when sliding the plane across wood.