ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 746498 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

Review

1

A welding rod provides:

70% Answer Correctly

stability for the welding torch

fuel for the welding torch

the joining material for a weld

protection for the welder


Solution

The joining material for a weld is called a welding or filler rod and is available in a variety of diameters and alloys for different welding tasks.


2

This tool is a(n) __________.

57% Answer Correctly

inside micrometer

vernier caliper

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

This tool is a(n) __________.

66% Answer Correctly

awl

chisel

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.


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?

57% Answer Correctly

clamp

pincers

vise

pliers


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 tools are you more likely to use when woodworking?

85% Answer Correctly

rivet

chisel

punch

wrench


Solution

A chisel has a long sharp edge and is used, often in conjunction with a hammer, for cutting. In woodworking, chisels are used to remove large sections of wood to create the initial shape of a design. In metalworking, chisels are used to remove waste metal when a smooth finish is not required.