Auto and Shop Information Review 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. Using only water in an automobile's cooling system can result in
   1. engine parts rusting.
   2. the water boiling away.
   3. the water freezing during winter.
   4. all the above
2. Which of the following systems connects directly to the internal combustion engine in an automobile?
   1. the suspension system
   2. the braking system
   3. the oil system
   4. the electrical system
3. Of which automotive system does the driver have the most direct control while driving?
   1. the emissions system
   2. the steering system
   3. the fuel system
   4. the drive train
4. A "knock" or "ping" sound when accelerating typically indicates
   1. the suspension needs adjusting.
   2. the tires need rotating.
   3. the fuel-air mixture is igniting too soon inside the engine cylinders.
   4. the ignition timing sequence needs adjusting.
5. Solving the knock or ping sound heard when accelerating usually entails
   1. using a higher octane gasoline.
   2. changing the spark plugs.
   3. changing the timing sequence.
   4. all the above
6. If you press down on your brake pedal and the reaction feels "spongy," what could be the problem?
   1. misaligned brake pads
   2. an overfilled master cylinder
   3. air in the hydraulic system
   4. water in the hydraulic system
7. Engine oil S.A.E. numbers measure
   1. flash point of the oil.
   2. oil viscosity.
   3. chemical composition.
   4. none of the above
8. Tires on a typical car will generally last how long?
   1. 10,000 to 30,000 miles
   2. 15,000 to 25,000 miles
   3. 30,000 to 80,000 miles
   4. 100,000 miles and up
9. Looking at what on a tire will give you an indication of when it should be replaced?
   1. the valve stem
   2. the sidewalls
   3. the steel-belted radials
   4. the wear bars
10. A squealing noise from your engine as you accelerate usually indicates
    1. problems with the steering gearbox.
    2. worn tires.
    3. a worn or loose fan belt.
    4. all the above
11. A spark plug that is not firing will usually result in
    1. the environmental control system not operating properly.
    2. a higher rate of gasoline consumption.
    3. an engine not starting.
    4. an engine running rough.
12. Before an oil change, the engine should be
    1. off for at least one hour to let the oil settle.
    2. at minimum rpm.
    3. running at idle.
    4. run for at least 10 minutes to warm the oil up, increasing viscosity.
13. When making a circular cut in a piece of metal, the best chisel to use is a
    1. butt chisel.
    2. round chisel.
    3. framing chisel.
    4. socket chisel.
14. If you want to thin paint, which of the following should be used?
    1. varnish
    2. turpentine
    3. mineral spirits
    4. benzene
15. The tool shown here is used to



1. drive screws.
2. drill holes.
3. melt solder.
4. melt glue.
16. What would be the strongest material to use when building a permanent building foundation?
    1. wood timbers
    2. concrete
    3. cinder blocks
    4. brick and mortar
17. A Forstner bit is characterized by
    1. its quick release mechanism.
    2. its wide circular cutting edge with a spur in the middle of the drill.
    3. its extended length to drill through multiple pieces of lumber.
    4. none of the above
18. Which of the following is the small thin nail with a small head often used in picture frames and light assembly?
    1. the spiral
    2. the tack
    3. the brad
    4. the sinker
19. A torque wrench is used to
    1. maximize the leverage needed to overcome resistance.
    2. tighten bolts to a specific tightness.
    3. apply the maximum amount of torque allowed to a bolt.
    4. none of the above
20. Which of the following is not considered a carpenter's hand tool?
    1. a hammer
    2. a coping saw
    3. a table saw
    4. a wood chisel
21. The best tool to use to dig a small, circular hole a foot or two deep would be a
    1. posthole digger.
    2. shovel.
    3. backhoe.
    4. garden trowel.
22. The word kerf describes
    1. the length of a saw cut.
    2. the depth of a saw cut.
    3. the width of the saw cut.
    4. none of the above
23. Which of the following tools are most likely to be used together?
    1. a lathe and a claw hammer
    2. an electric winch and a center punch
    3. a ball-peen hammer and a Phillips-head screwdriver
    4. a table saw and a fence guide
24. What is the tool shown here?



1. an open-end wrench
2. a rivet tool.
3. a pair of pliers
4. a bolt cutter
25. What is the abrasive material used on most sandpapers?
    1. pumice
    2. aluminum oxide
    3. emery
    4. none of the above