ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 608821 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
Score 0% 59%

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1

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

49% Answer Correctly

8 TPI

2 TPI

18 TPI

10 TPI


Solution

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


2

Which of the following statemements about chucks is not true?

51% Answer Correctly

a chuck's size indicates the largest circumference drill bit that will fit

electric drills utilize a chuck to hold the drill bit

a chuck is tightened and loosened using a chuck key

a chuck's size indicates the largest diameter drill bit that will fit


Solution

Electric drills utilize a chuck to hold the drill bit. A chuck's size indicates the largest diameter drill bit that will fit. A chuck is tightened and loosened using a chuck key.


3

This tool is a(n) __________.

66% Answer Correctly

screwdriver

punch

chisel

awl


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.


4

You need to loosen a bolt in a hard to reach location. Which of the following wrenches would best suit this task?

46% Answer Correctly

box-end

adjustable

open-end

spanner


Solution

Wrenches are used to provide grip and mechanical advantage by applying torque to turn objects (or to keep them from turning). The longer the wrench, the more torque that can be applied. Wrench ends are available in two primary types, open-end and box-end. A box-end wrench encloses the bolt head and is useful when more torque is needed or to maintain contact in difficult to reach locations. An open-end wrench is designed for speedily loosening easier to reach fasteners. Wrenches that feature one open and one box end are called combination wrenches and adjustable wrenches feature an open end with an adjustable width.


5

This tool is a(n) __________.

84% Answer Correctly

open-end wrench

adjustable wrench

box-end wrench

combination wrench


Solution

Wrenches are used to provide grip and mechanical advantage by applying torque to turn objects (or to keep them from turning). The longer the wrench, the more torque that can be applied. Wrench ends are available in two primary types, open-end and box-end. A box-end wrench encloses the bolt head and is useful when more torque is needed or to maintain contact in difficult to reach locations. An open-end wrench is designed for speedily loosening easier to reach fasteners. Wrenches that feature one open and one box end are called combination wrenches and adjustable wrenches feature an open end with an adjustable width.