ASVAB TEST 9 - Auto and Shop

Generally speaking, a framing hammer is different from a mallet or a sledge in that __________. framing hammers cannot be used to destroy or break surfaces. a framing hammer is the most difficult to control. framing hammers have softer heads than mallet and sledge hammers. a framing hammer has a claw to pull out nails.

The fastening tool used to turn nuts and bolts is called a __________. mallet. hammer. stapler. wrench.

Which is not a real type of wrench?. pipe. torque. box-end. closed-end.

The usual shape of the tip of a Phillips screwdriver is __________. round-shaped. T-shaped. cross-shaped. heart-shaped.

Another term for needle-nose pliers is __________. curved-nose pliers. long-nose pliers. wrench. offset screwdriver.

The term for a pair of pliers made specifically for cutting wires is __________. long-nose pliers. vice grip pliers. slip-joint pliers. cutting pliers.

The crosscut saw has a unique shape and tooth angle enabling it to __________. cut manufactured wood. cut wood with the grain. cut wood against the grain. cut out intricate shapes.

Which of these is not a cutting tool?. allen wrench. circle snips. hacksaw. shears.

The significance of a saw having more teeth or points is that __________. it can cut more efficiently on thick and rough surfaces. it can cut on smaller objects. it prevents the material being cut from breaking apart. it can cut more finely.

The cold chisel called "cold" because __________. it can cut metal without the need for a heat source. it is used in areas with colder temperatures. it is used to cut through giant blocks of ice. it is used to cut cold metal only.

To bore holes into surfaces, a __________ is attached to a drill. drill bit. fastener. screw. nail.

Phineas decided to build a tree house in the tree in his backyard. He had finished making the walls and the roof and the last step was to put in the door, but he was having a difficult time fitting it perfectly onto the door frame. The door sides kept chafing on the door frame. To fix this, he should ___________. replace the door. use a finishing tool (plane) to fine the sides of the door. make sure the wood material is intended for door purposes. varnish the sides of the door very well.

Which of these is not a type of file?. single-cut. half-round. double-cut. triple-cut.

The clamp used for holding things stationary, that has a screw which loosens and tightens the clamp, is called a ___________. pliers. handscrew vise. bench vise. C clamp.

The function of a wire gauge is to ___________. measure if an old wire is still useable. determine the type of wire if it is undetermined. measure the electrical capacity of the wire. measure thickness of wires.

The two arms of a square are called ____________. hour and minute. blade and tongue. left and right. south and east.

The material contained inside small tubes in levels to make sure that a surface is true or even usually consists of ___________. mercury. water and oil. a type of liquid and an air bubble. sand.

A square tests the accuracy of an angle. A level tests the evenness of a surface. A plumb bob tests ____________. vertical trueness. horizontal trueness. height. weight limit.

The best type of nail to use when building a temporary wall that is certain to be torn down after a while is the ____________. common nail. double-headed nail. finishing nail. screw.

ABS is a modern four-wheel system that prevents the wheels of the car from locking up. ABS stands for __________. anti-break system. anti-lock brake system. automatic breakaway system. armed blocking system.

Screws and bolts are types of fasteners which can be easily taken out of the wood surface with little damage. A screw with a square or hexagon-shaped head is called a __________. wood screw. lag screw. machine screw. bolt.

The small, flat, metal item responsible for protecting the surface from the bolt digging into it and additionally for keeping the bolt tight in place is called a ___________. washer. nut. screw. flat bolt.

The tool used to back up a rivet is called a ____________. screwdriver. bucking bar. clamp. hammer.

When talking about nails, a 10d nail for example, the d stands for ____________. penny. pounds. inches. nail head size.

A single row of cylinders in a car engine is called ___________. a cylinder group. cycle. inline. a piston.

The twisting force that causes rotation is properly referred to as __________. energy. horsepower. MPH. torque.

Talking about the radiator, it is more common for a car to overheat during hot days than on cold days because __________. with direct sunlight, the cooling system does not work. the air that is supposed to cool the fluid or the coolant that flows through the radiator is not cool enough to do the job, hence overheating can happen. the radiator automatically shuts off when the outside temperature is too high. hot days have the tendency to melt the radiator.

The acoustical chamber that is part of the car exhaust system that lessens engine noise is called __________. a silencer. the acoustic pad. a muffler. the noise-reduction system.

The gauge that measures the electrical charge in a car is called the ___________. speedometer. pressure gauge. ammeter. tachometer.

The flow meter, a type of gauge, measures __________. amount of exhaust flowing out. volume of flow in a piping system. air pressure. fuel levels.

The tool that can be used to remove or tighten the spark plugs of an engine is called __________. a hacksaw. clamps. long nose pliers. a spark plug wrench.

In order to change a tire, a __________ must be used to lift the bottom of the car. jack. socket wrench. hoist. boom truck.

If a car has difficulty starting up, despite having a full tank of gas and no problems with the electrical system, the next possible reason is because __________. the battery is dead or missing. the hand brake is engaged. the air filter is very dirty. the pressure in the wheels is low.

If a car starts but it does not move, there may be a problem with the __________. transmission system. emission-control system. brake system. cooling system.

A special type of ruler that has a half-moon shape to measure angles is called a __________. plumb bob. simple ruler. protractor. level.

Which of these is true regarding tire plies?. A "ply rating" tells you approximately how long the tire should last. They connect the bead to the tread. Plies can be radial, bias, or belted bias. Their job is to protect the tire from curb impact.

If your car has a fuel injection system, which of the following will it not need?. Distributor. Carburetor. Manifold. Oil filter.

Which component distributes high voltage to the spark plugs?. Camshaft. Ignition Coil. Valves. Rotor.

Which type of bolt is has a square section that grips into the part being fixed (typically wood) to prevent the bolt from turning when the nut is tightened?. Hex Bolt. Eye Bolt. Carriage Bolt. Set Bolt.

What is the correct sequence of a four-stroke cycle gas engine?. intake stroke, compression stroke, power stroke, exhaust stroke. compression stroke, intake stroke, exhaust stroke, power stroke. intake stroke, power stroke, compression stroke, exhaust stroke. power stroke, compression stroke, intake stroke, exhaust stroke.

Which would be the last woodworking plane that you would use to prepare a rough sawn board for finishing?. Jointer plane. Scrub plane. Jack plane. Smoothing plane.

Which type of wrench is used to turn screw or bolt heads designed with a hexagonal socket (recess) to receive the wrench?. Bristol Wrench. Allen Wrench. Box-end Wrench. Combination Wrench.

The best way to sand the end grain of wood is __________. with the grain. with a circular motion. crosswise. up and down.

Which type of saw is best used for cutting small, often awkward features in building materials such as drywall?. Keyhole saw. Crosscut saw. Hacksaw. Rip saw.

Which component controls the amount of current that the alternator sends to the battery?. Distributor. Regulator. Inverter. Ignition Coil.

Which of the following will NOT occur from setting a spark plug gap wider?. a smaller weaker spark. bigger spark. better combustion. potential misfire at high speeds.

What should you do if your temperature gauge on your car indicates that the car is overheating (in the red zone)?. Open radiator cap and pour in cold water immediately. Open radiator cap and pour in antifreeze immediately. Turn on the car's heater. Pull over and let the car cool down.

Which of the following can cause water sludge in engine crankcase oil?. water condensation in the crankcase. changing your oil too frequently. using synthetic oil. using a low viscosity oil.

Which of the following components prevents a car's battery from being overcharged?. Rotor. Voltage Regulator. Inverter. Governor.

Which of the following is probably NOT a cause of an engine overheating?. Faulty thermostat. Inoperative fan motor. Cracked distributor cap. External coolant leaks.