ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 530665 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1

Which of the following saws is not good for cutting wood?

62% Answer Correctly

ripsaw

crosscut saw

back saw

hacksaw


Solution

A hacksaw has replaceable blades and is used to cut metal. The blade type is chosen based on the material that is to be cut. Blades with larger numbers of teeth per inch are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.


2

You are using a hacksaw to cut a Class 8 bolt. What is the most appropriate TPI for your saw blade?

49% Answer Correctly

10 TPI

2 TPI

18 TPI

8 TPI


Solution

A Class 8 bolt is made of very hard metal and larger TPI saw blades are most appropriate for very hard metals.


3

Screwdrivers are most broadly classified by their:

91% Answer Correctly

width

tip

torque

length


Solution

Screwdrivers come in many different handle, shaft, and tip configurations for use in a wide variety of applications. Screwdrivers are classified by their tip which is shaped to fit a corresponding screw head. Common tips are slotted (flat) and Phillips (x-shaped).


4

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

pliers

clamp

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.


5

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

67% Answer Correctly

claw hammer

mallet

rivet hammer

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.