ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 326066 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
Score 0% 59%

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1

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

51% Answer Correctly

hacksaw

back saw

crosscut saw

ripsaw


Solution

The ripsaw delivers maximum efficiency at cutting with or along the grain (ripping).


2

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

60% Answer Correctly

their size

their handle shape

their non-striking end

their striking end


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.


3

This tool is a(n) __________.

55% Answer Correctly

vernier caliper

inside caliper

outside caliper

micrometer


Solution

Calipers are similar to micrometers in shape but instead of measuring distances, calipers are used to transfer distances between objects. An outside caliper is used to transfer outside dimensions while an inside caliper is used to transfer inside distances. A vernier caliper is an extremely precise caliper (down to \({1 \over 1000}\) inch) that allows measuring / transferring either inside or outside dimensions.


4

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

61% Answer Correctly

pincers squeeze, pliers cut or pull

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

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

pliers squeeze, pincers 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.


5

A joint created by welding is __________ the original metal.

71% Answer Correctly

weaker than

as strong or stronger than

harmful to

as strong or slightly weaker than


Solution

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