ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 296134 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.90
Score 0% 58%

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1

The primary difference between a claw and a ball-peen hammer is which of the following?

59% Answer Correctly

their striking end

their handle shape

their non-striking end

their size


Solution

The most common striking tool is the hammer and the most common variety of hammer is the claw hammer. The claw hammer has two ends, one to drive nails and one to remove nails. Ball-peen hammers replace the claw with a rounded end that's used to round off the edges of metal pins and make gaskets.


2

A __________ is driven by a motor and used to shape and form edge contours.

74% Answer Correctly

file

plane

router

chisel


Solution

A router is a tool that a worker uses to rout (hollow out), shape, or contour an area in relatively hard material like wood or plastic.


3

The __________ is an initial shallow saw cut made as a guide to prevent the saw from slipping sideways on subsequent more powerful cuts.

49% Answer Correctly

guide

kerf

channel

groove


Solution

When you start sawing by creating a kerf it will help prevent the saw from slipping sideways when you begin the power strokes that do most of the cutting.


4

Which of the following statements about an 8-point saw is not true?

45% Answer Correctly

an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 12-point saw

an 8-point saw has eight teeth per inch

an 8-point saw makes a finer cut than a 12-point saw

an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 6-point saw


Solution

Saw blades are described by the number of teeth per inch (TPI). The higher the TPI of a saw the finer the cut it will make.


5

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

61% Answer Correctly

pin punch

chisel

screwdriver

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.