ASVAB Shop Information Practice Test 918539 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1

When compared to drilling, boring makes __________ holes.

74% Answer Correctly

larger

smaller

rougher

smoother


Solution

Drilling is the process of making small holes in wood or metal while boring is the process of making larger holes.


2

This tool is a(n) __________.

96% Answer Correctly

screwdriver

punch

chisel

lever


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.


3

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

62% Answer Correctly

pincers squeeze, pliers cut or pull

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

pliers squeeze, pincers cut or pull

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


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.


4

Inside and outside micrometers measure inside and outside:

73% Answer Correctly

tolerances

lengths

angles

diameters


Solution

Micrometers measure the diameter of cylindrical objects. Outside micrometers measure the external diameter of cylinders and inside micrometers measure the internal diameter of the cylinder's hole.


5

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

channel

guide

kerf

groove


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.