ASVAB Auto Shop Information Practice Test 3

Question – 1

1. An electric device relay ____________.

  • A. steps down high voltage to a lower voltage.

  • B. controls low current by using high current.

  • C. controls high current by using low current.

  • D. none of the above.

  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 2

2. Countersink is a ___________.

  • A. type of inlay material

  • B. type of bench plane

  • C. type of file

  • D. type of drill

  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 3

3. Which of the following is the best hardware that could be used to repair the corners of a picture frame?

  • A. Glue

  • B. Corrugated fasteners

  • C. Finishing nails

  • D. Tap

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 4

4. How many volts does a typical car battery use?

  • A. 12

  • B. 124

  • C. 24

  • D. 218

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 5

5. The ‘R’ stands for _________, in the tire rating ‘P195/70R14’.

  • A. rear

  • B. radial

  • C. rim

  • D. round

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 6

6. If a thermostat is stuck in the closed position, __________.

  • A. no coolant can enter the engine cooling system

  • B. coolant can enter the engine cooling system

  • C. the engine could overheat

  • D. both A and C

  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 7

7. The muffler in an engine cooling system _________ the engine noise.

  • A. reduces

  • B. increases

  • C. stabilises

  • D. produces

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 8

8. The ignition module of a computer-controlled ignition system __________.

  • A. controls the magnetic pick-up

  • B. turns the primary current on and off

  • C. controls the amount of secondary voltage

  • D. changes ignition timing

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 9

9. _________ is one of the most dangerous gaseous by-products from an automobile engine exhaust.

  • A. thermo carbons

  • B. nitrous oxide

  • C. carbon monoxide

  • D. nitrous dioxide

  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 10

10. Which of the following refers to the term stoichiometric?

  • A. The ideal air-fuel mixture for an internal combustion engine.

  • B. A method of measurement used by European car manufacturers.

  • C. The ideal oil viscosity for an internal combustion engine.

  • D. The ideal internal engine temperature for optimal operation.

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 11

11. In which of the following Oxyacetylene is used?

  • A. Natural gas powered vehicles.

  • B. Deep sea diving

  • C. Welding

  • D. Aircraft

  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 12

12. ___________ has a blade consisting of a continuous band of metal with teeth along one edge.

  • A. The circular saw

  • B. The band saw

  • C. The handsaw

  • D. The jigsaw

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 13

13. Which of the following would be the best tool to make a baseball bat?

  • A. Mallet and chisel

  • B. Coping saw

  • C. Hand saw

  • D. Lathe

  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 14

14. __________ is a mechanical component used for transmitting torque and rotation.

  • A. Drive shaft

  • B. Camshaft

  • C. Gear

  • D. Brake

  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:


Question – 15

15. When the terrain is difficult, the wheels need ________ in order to move.

  • A. less torque

  • B. more torque

  • C. moderate torque

  • D. none of the above

  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:


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