Auto and Shop Information Overview 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. One way to ensure optimum gas mileage is to
   1. keep the engine coolant system replenished every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
   2. keep the fuel tank topped off.
   3. keep the tires properly inflated.
   4. minimize the use of cruise control.
2. A flow meter measures the
   1. projected rate that fuel is being burned.
   2. remaining volume of liquid in a container.
   3. specific gravity of a given fluid.
   4. rate at which a fluid is flowing through a piping system.
3. Which of the following is an example of a flow meter?
   1. speedometer
   2. oil pressure gauge
   3. gas pump gauge
   4. none of the above
4. The abbreviation PCV, when associated with an automobile, stands for
   1. positive crankcase ventilation.
   2. pollution control valve.
   3. primary catalytic volume.
   4. post critical valance.
5. After an oil change, the used oil should be
   1. disposed of in the most convenient manner.
   2. re-used immediately to take advantage of its viscosity.
   3. recycled for re-use.
   4. tested for metal parts from excessive engine wear.
6. An automobile's fuel gauge typically measures its contents in
   1. gallons or liters.
   2. pounds per square inch.
   3. degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.
   4. miles per hour.
7. An automobile alternator performs which of the following functions?
   1. It provides the spark to ignite the air-fuel mixture.
   2. It recycles the coolant.
   3. It recharges the battery.
   4. It powers the brake system.
8. An acoustical chamber in the exhaust system that reduces engine noise is the
   1. radiator.
   2. muffler.
   3. catalytic converter.
   4. none of the above
9. Which of the following types of springs are found in a suspension system?
   1. leaf springs
   2. universal springs
   3. universal springs
   4. both a and c
10. To determine the strength of a solution of antifreeze, you would use a
    1. voltmeter.
    2. hydrometer.
    3. thermometer.
    4. dosimeter.
11. The burning of gasoline during the operation of an internal combustion engine generates what three major pollutants?
    1. oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide
    2. oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide
    3. carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and helium
    4. hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides
12. The oil pump ensures that
    1. oil is pumped throughout all the engine oil passages.
    2. the correct oil-fuel mixture is maintained.
    3. oil is supplied to the cooling system.
    4. used oil is cleaned and recycled within the oil system.
13. Front-wheel drive vehicles have their transmission and differential combined in a
    1. crossaxle.
    2. through-put drive.
    3. transaxle.
    4. universal joint.
14. A "hinge mortise" would typically be found
    1. on soffit facing
    2. on a floor joist
    3. on a door or door jamb
    4. on a stair stringer
15. All the cuts listed are one of the six basic woodworking cuts EXCEPT
    1. a crosscut.
    2. a rip.
    3. a miter.
    4. a lateral.
16. Which of the following will provide the strongest joint?
    1. a nail
    2. a screw
    3. a solder
    4. a weld
17. The chemical process that results in the hardening of concrete is called
    1. evaporation.
    2. condensation.
    3. hydration.
    4. dissipation.
18. The tool used to smooth out the surface of poured concrete is called a
    1. float.
    2. screed.
    3. tamp.
    4. form.
19. What sort of washer would you use to ensure a bolt does not come loose?
    1. flat
    2. fender
    3. ogee
    4. split lock
20. Concrete is typically used in conjunction with which of the following building materials in order to provide a stronger product?
    1. bronze reinforcement
    2. aluminum reinforcement
    3. steel reinforcement
    4. plastic reinforcement
21. Concrete is made up of which of the following components?
    1. cement, water, and steel
    2. gravel and sand
    3. gravel, water, and glass
    4. cement, sand, gravel, and water
22. Which material may be used as the outer material on a roof in order to keep out rain?
    1. tile
    2. wood
    3. asphalt
    4. all the above

    

23. This hand tool is known as a
    1. screwdriver.
    2. hammer.
    3. crescent wrench.
    4. pair of pliers.
24. Which of the following is NOT a type of hammer?
    1. ball-peen
    2. sledge
    3. claw
    4. box
25. If a line is plumb, what would be its defining characteristic?
    1. It would be as tightly drawn as possible.
    2. It would form a perfect square.
    3. It would be perfectly vertical.
    4. It would form a precise 45-degree angle.