ASVAB AUTO SHOP INFORMATION AND MECHANICAL

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Question 1: If Gear A turns left in the figure below, Gear B

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Gears in mesh always turn in opposite directions.

Question 2: Hydraulic fluid is transported to each individual brake by

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Brakes that use the hydraulic fluid system consist of a master cylinder that has brake lines (filled with fluid) running from it.Question 3: What was the first Japanese car to be produced in the United States?

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Production of the Honda Accord began in the United States at Honda's Marysville, Ohio, Auto Plant in

• Until then it had always been manufactured in Sayama, Japan.

Question 4: Which tool is used to check the accuracy of an angle?

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A square is used to check the accuracy of an angle and can also be used to measure.

Question 5: Machine screws

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Machine screws are used when fastening metal parts together.

Question 6: Static electricity often causes

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In mechanical applications, static electricity can cause objects to stick together (resulting in resistance).Of course, it can also result in an electrical shock.Question 7: A house key, a wooden spoon, a plastic hanger, and a wool jacket are all the same temperature. On a cool day, which one feels the coldest?

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The key will feel coldest because metal is a better conductor than the other materials.

Question 8: Rebar is used to

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Rebar is iron bar that is embedded in cement to reinforce it.

Question 9: All hammers have a

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All hammers (such as ball peen, mallet, and so on) have a handle and a head with a face.

Question 10: On an automobile, what is the VIN?

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The VIN is the vehicle identification number. The VIN is to cars what Social Security numbers are to people.

Question 11: A good tool for spreading and/or shaping mortar would be a

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A trowel would be a good tool for spreading and/or shaping mortar.

Question 12: Single-cut files are used for

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Filing and finishing shop tools, such as single-cut files, are used to sharpen the blades of other tools and to smooth the edges of cut metal objects.

Question 13: Hydraulic jacks multiply force by using

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Hydraulic jacks uses a fluid (usually oil, because oil is incompressible) that is forced into a cylinder by a pump plunger.Question 14: Washers that have teeth all around the circumference to prevent them from slipping are called

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Washers having teeth all around the circumference are called shakeproof washers.Question 15: What term refers to the rebuilding of an engine to precise factory specifications?

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An engine is said to be blueprinted when the builder has double-checked all tolerances and used custom specifications for the vehicle to ensure manufacturer's rated power (or greater) is achieved.

Question 16: Which of the following is not classified as a fastening tool?

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A drill bit is classified as a drilling, punching, and gouging tool.Question 17: On modern automobile engines, what's the purpose of the intake manifold?

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On modern automobile engines, the manifold connects the air/fuel management device to the head.

Question 18: The best tool to use to tighten a Phillips head screw would be a

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The Phillips head screwdriver is designed specifically to tighten and loosen Phillips head screws, which have cross-shaped slots in their heads.Question 19: A wood tool, a silver tool, and a steel tool are placed in boiling water for cleaning.Which tool will get hot the fastest?

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Silver is the best conductor, so it'll become hot faster than the other objects.

Question 20: When finishing a piece of wood, it's best to sand

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To make a smoother finish, sand wood with the grain.

Question 21: The crankshaft typically connects to a

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The crankshaft is connected to the flywheel, which causes it to rotate, operating the pistons.

Question 22: A way to determine the amount of power being used is to

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The formula for determining power is Power = Work ÷ Time.

Question 23: An aneroid barometer measures

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An aneroid barometer measures atmospheric pressure

Question 24: Drag, or air resistance, depends on

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When an object is in motion through a liquid or a gas, the object pushes by (opposes) that gas or liquid using drag force. Air resistance, or drag, depends on the object's velocity (speed and direction) as it relates to the speed and direction of any air currents.

Question 25: Big block engines generally have

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Big block engines generally have greater than 5.9-liter displacement.

Question 26: The accelerator is better known as the

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The accelerator is connected to the throttle by mechanical linkages. The harder you push on the gas pedal, the farther the throttle advances.

Question 27: When working on or around vehicles, always

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Using your parking brake is an important safety habit when working on a vehicle, especially if it's parked on unsteady ground or up on a jack.