ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 82691 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1

The __________ is an initial shallow saw cut made as a guide to prevent the saw from slipping sideways on subsequent more powerful cuts.

50% Answer Correctly

groove

guide

kerf

channel
Solution

When you start sawing by creating a kerf it will help prevent the saw from slipping sideways when you begin the power strokes that do most of the cutting.

2

These tools are called:

90% Answer Correctly

rasps

planes

files

chisels
Solution

Wood chisels are used to shape or smooth wood surfaces. They come in a variety of widths and can be used with hand power or tapped with a mallet when deeper cuts need to be made.

3

You need to secure two pieces of wood together while the glue between the dries. Which of the following tools is most appropriate?

91% Answer Correctly

pliers

pincers

clamp

rubber band
Solution

A clamp applies pressure to prevent two objects from moving relative to each other, for example, to keep to pieces of wood together while the glue between the dries. A clamp is commonly made of metal and shaped like the letter C with a perpendicular flat-edged plate providing variable pressure between it and the top of the C as a screw to which it is attached is tightened and released.

4

Which of the following statements about an 8-point saw is not true?

45% Answer Correctly

an 8-point saw has eight teeth per inch

an 8-point saw makes a finer cut than a 12-point saw

an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 12-point saw

an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 6-point saw
Solution

Saw blades are described by the number of teeth per inch (TPI). The higher the TPI of a saw the finer the cut it will make.

5

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

71% Answer Correctly

drill bit size maxes out at ½" for metalworking

drill bit size maxes out at ¼" for woodworking

drill bits are primarily left-handed

drill bits are primarily right-handed
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.