More Auto and Shop Information for ASVAB Power Practice Problems

These auto and shop information practice questions are based on the actual ASVAB. Take this quiz to see how you would do if you took the exam today and to determine your strengths and weaknesses as you plan your study schedule.

Time: 11 minutes

1. The gauge shown here is calibrated to read in what measurement?



1. pounds per linear foot
2. pounds per square inch
3. meters per foot
4. oil temperature
2. An automobile radiator cools the engine coolant by
   1. rapid circulation through a cooling coil.
   2. freon in the air conditioning system.
   3. the flow of air across the radiator grills.
   4. high pressure energy.
3. Which of the following would indicate an overinflated tire?
   1. excessive wear in the middle of the tire tread
   2. excessive wear on the edges of the tire thread
   3. excessive wear on the outer edge of the front right tire tread
   4. none of the above
4. An automobile that bounces a lot on roads would most likely have a problem with
   1. front end alignment.
   2. shock absorbers.
   3. rear end alignment.
   4. engine mounts.
5. What is the primary function of the water pump in a car?
   1. to circulate coolant
   2. to evacuate waste water
   3. to remove exhaust
   4. to filter water
6. The purpose of the crankshaft is
   1. to start the engine.
   2. to convert the up-and-down motion of the pistons and tie rods into rotational movement.
   3. to ensure the universal joint correctly powers the rear axle.
   4. none of the above
7. An automobile differential is located in the
   1. gear box.
   2. distributor.
   3. universal joint.
   4. drive axle.
8. The purpose of a camshaft in an internal combustion engine is to
   1. provide ignition of the fuel.
   2. provide cooling of the fuel.
   3. provide lubrication of the engine.
   4. transfer energy to the drivetrain.
9. Vernier calipers are used to perform which of the following functions?
   1. tightening
   2. measuring
   3. cutting
   4. drilling
10. Which of the following automotive systems uses lubrication fluid?
    1. the transmission system
    2. the exhaust system
    3. the suspension system
    4. the electrical system
11. To which automotive system does the alternator belong?
    1. the steering system
    2. the cooling system
    3. the electrical system
    4. the engine
12. What is the function of the spark plugs in the internal combustion engine in a car?
    1. to transfer electricity to the alternator
    2. to increase the cylinder size
    3. to cool the engine
    4. to ignite the fuel
13. Which fluid is contained in a car radiator?
    1. transmission fluid
    2. cooling fluid
    3. brake fluid
    4. steering fluid
14. A plumber, looking to turn soft iron pipes or fittings with a rounded surface, would most likely use which tool?



15. A floor plan is drawn to scale so that 1 4 inch represents 2 feet. If a hall on the plan is 4 inches long, how long will the actual hall be when it is built?
    1. 2 feet
    2. 8 feet
    3. 16 feet
    4. 32 feet
16. All the rooms in a building are rectangular, with 8-foot ceilings. One room is 9 feet wide by 11 feet long. What is the combined area of the four walls, including doors and windows?
    1. 99 square feet
    2. 160 square feet
    3. 320 square feet
    4. 72 square feet
17. What tool is used to hold a piece of material in fixed position?
    1. a biscuit joiner
    2. a router
    3. a vise
    4. a caliper
18. Which of the following is NOT a carpenter's hand tool?
    1. a winch
    2. a level
    3. a compass
    4. a chisel
19. To a welder, what do ammonium chloride, rosin, hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride, and borax have in common?
    1. They are all common types of metal polishing materials.
    2. They are all common types of flux.
    3. They can all be used as solder.
    4. They are all types of metal that can be welded together.
20. Which of the following tools would be best to drill precisely placed holes to a specific depth?
    1. an awl
    2. a chisel
    3. a hand drill
    4. a drill press
21. What type of gauge uses units of rpm?
    1. a pressure gauge
    2. a tachometer
    3. a speedometer
    4. a thermometer
22. What type of outside energy source could be used to operate a pump?
    1. a battery
    2. an internal combustion engine
    3. an electric motor
    4. all of the above
23. Which of the following wrenches is adjustable?
    1. a crescent wrench
    2. a pipe wrench
    3. channel locks
    4. all the above
24. A ball-peen hammer is characterized by
    1. an elongated claw.
    2. a rounded hemispherical head.
    3. a stainless steel construction.
    4. all the above
25. A wood chisel is used for
    1. carving, cutting, or chipping.
    2. slicing, dicing, or paring.
    3. grinding or polishing.
    4. prying.