ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 846785 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1

These tools are called:

88% Answer Correctly

files

planes

rasps

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.


2

Which type of screwdriver has a straight slot in the top?

71% Answer Correctly

nut driver

hex

slotted

phillips


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).


3

This tool is a(n) __________.

58% Answer Correctly

inside caliper

inside micrometer

vernier 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.


4

Which of the following is the primary difference between pliers and pincers?

61% Answer Correctly

pliers are designed for large objects, pincers are designed for small objects

pliers squeeze, pincers cut or pull

pincers are designed for large objects, pliers are designed for small objects

pincers squeeze, pliers cut or pull


Solution

Pincers provide a mechanical advantage that's used to cut, pinch or pull an object. The force applied to pincers is concentrated to a point or to an edge of the tool which allows pincers to be brought very close to a surface. Pincers are typically used for removing objects from a material to which they've previously been applied, for example, to pull nails from wood.


5

A joint created by welding is __________ the original metal.

71% Answer Correctly

as strong or slightly weaker than

harmful to

as strong or stronger than

weaker than


Solution

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