ASVAB Auto Shop Information Practice Test 2

Question – 1

1. A ____________ is used to measure the pressure inside an engine cylinder.

  • A. screw gauge

  • B. compressor gauge

  • C. motor

  • D. plow bolt

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 2

2. When _______ is poured on an engine that is overheated, it results in the cracking of the engine block.

  • A. hot water

  • B. cold water

  • C. either A or B

  • D. petrol

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 3

3. ‘Pitch’ in a roof refers to __________.

  • A. slope

  • B. strength

  • C. breadth

  • D. height

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 4

4. ________ are used for setting nails below the surface of wood.

  • A. Ripsaws

  • B. Nail sets

  • C. Bucking bars

  • D. Piston rings

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 5

5. _________ consist of a handle, head, face, claw (for pulling nails) and a wedge.

  • A. Axles

  • B. Pliers

  • C. Hammers

  • D. Coils

  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 6

6. A _________ protects the breaker point from damage by absorbing excess current during high-voltage surge.

  • A. chisel

  • B. nut

  • C. compressor

  • D. condenser

  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 7

7. In an engine cooling system, _______ surround the engine parts that reach the highest temperatures.

  • A. Water Jackets

  • B. Plugs

  • C. Radiators

  • D. Nails

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 8

8. An alternator in a car charges the electronic gadgets _________.

  • A. only if the car is moving

  • B. only when the car is at rest

  • C. both A and B

  • D. only during cool climates

  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 9

9. ‘R’ in tire ratings stands for _______.

  • A. Radial

  • B. Radiation

  • C. Rotation

  • D. None of the above

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 10

10. In a rear-wheel drive, the rear wheels ________.

  • A. pull the car

  • B. push the car

  • C. push and pull the car

  • D. make the car move in forward direction only

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 11

11. The taps are used for _________.

  • A. detecting vibration

  • B. drilling

  • C. cutting internal threads

  • D. cutting external threads

  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 12

12. What is the common factor between starting system components such as the starter, motor, solenoid and/or relay?

  • A. They operate on A/C current.

  • B. They are parallel to each other.

  • C. They use the principles of electromagnetism.

  • D. They are controlled mechanically.

  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 13

13. Insert the _________ into the ________ to use a bit in a hand drill.

  • A. spur ; chuck

  • B. auger ; base

  • C. lip ; flute

  • D. tang ; chuck

  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 14

14. Which of the following is measured using a contour gauge?

  • A. The diameter of an object.

  • B. The size of an object.

  • C. The width of an object.

  • D. The length of an object.

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 15

15. What will be the effect of adding additional resistance to an automotive electrical series circuit?

  • A. It will reduce the current flow

  • B. It will not affect the current flow

  • C. It will increase the voltage

  • D. It will increase the current flow

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


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