ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 394779 Results

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1

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 bullseye level has only one bubble to center

a standard level has only one bubble to center

a standard level can measure across two dimensions


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.


2

This tool is a(n) __________.

60% Answer Correctly

vernier caliper

outside micrometer

inside caliper

outside caliper


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.


3

You need to secure a piece of wood while you're drilling a hole. Which of the following would be the most appropriate tool to use?

58% Answer Correctly

clamp

pliers

pincers

vise


Solution

A vise is a clamp that is anchored to a work station and designed to hold material in place while it is being operated upon.


4

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

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chisel

plane

router

file


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.


5

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

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pin punch

chisel

center punch

screwdriver


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.