ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 573211 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.23
Score	0%	65%

Review

A joint created by welding is __________ the original metal.

71% Answer Correctly

	as strong or slightly weaker than
	weaker than
	harmful to
	as strong or stronger than

Solution

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

Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?

54% Answer Correctly

	measure with more accuracy
	easier storage
	measure longer distances
	measure in tighter spaces

Solution

Rulers are used to both measure distance and to draw straight lines. Tape measures are flexible rulers useful for measuring longer distances and in tighter spaces. Rulers and tape measures provide similarly accurate measurements.

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

69% Answer Correctly

	drill bits are primarily left-handed
	drill bit size maxes out at ½" for metalworking
	drill bits are primarily right-handed
	drill bit size maxes out at ¼" for woodworking

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.

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

67% Answer Correctly

	rivet hammer
	mallet
	claw 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.

When cutting hard metals with a hacksaw you should choose a blade with __________ teeth per inch (TPI).

63% Answer Correctly

	even
	low
	high
	odd

Solution

Blades with more and smaller teeth (high TPI) cut harder metals more effectively while blades with fewer and larger teeth (low TPI) cut softer metals more effectively.