ASVAB- Shop Information Exam Questions and Correct Answers Graded A+ (Already Passed)

ASVAB- Shop Information Exam Questions and Correct Answers Graded A+ (Already Passed) drilling - Answers making small holes in wood or metal boring - Answers making large holes in wood or soft metals drill bits - Answers used for drilling holes, carpenters use drill bits up to 1/4'' in diameter, mechanics use drill bits as large as 1/2'' right-hand & left-hand drill bits - Answers right-hand drill bits are used to cut while rotating in a clockwise position, left-hand drill bits are made to cut in the opposite direction. the most practical application for left-hand drill bit is the removal of broken bolts from threaded holes hole saw - Answers can be used for boring large holes, are not adjustable, so each one is only capable of drilling one size of a hole. electric drill - Answers used to drive drill bits and other boring tools, can be identified by chuck size, reversibility, and whether they are designed to operate at a constant or variable speed. chuck (of electric drill) - Answers is the part that holds the drill bit. A chuck is identified by the largest diameter bit that will fit in it. Common chuck sizes include 1/4'', 3/8'', & 1/2'' chuck key - Answers used to tighten & loosen drill chucks, keyless chucks are becoming more popular because you can tighten/loosen them by hand. reversible drills, various speed drills, & cordless drills - Answers can operate in both the clockwise and counterclockwise positions. Variable speed drills are designed to operate over a range of speeds that can be determined by the position of the trigger. Uses a rechargeable battery that lasts longer. pliers - Answers used for objects that need to be gripped, twisted, bent, or cut. Sometimes they are irregularly shaped and difficult to hold in place. combination slip-joint pliers - Answers the most common used pliers, they are adjustable at the joint of the two handles. With two positions to choose from, these pliers can grip objects in a wide range of sizes, sometimes a wire cutter is included adjustable joint pliers - Answers used when large diameter objects must be gripped or twisted. These are adjustable over a large range of sizes, as they have multiple "arc-joints" that the pliers can be set into. The handles are very long, which gives very good leverage and makes for maximum gripping power. Commonly known as water pump pliers or channel-lock pliers. lineman pliers - Answers are used for cutting and bending heavy gauge wire. These are not size adjustable, but are made for maximum leverage at the jaws to make the cutting process easier, would be used mostly by electricians diagonal cutters - Answers are pliers that are made exclusively for cutting. The two jaws are set at an angle (diagonally) to make it easier to cut wires straight across. Diagonal cutters are normally used for cutting wire and small cables. needle nose pliers - Answers used for holding small objects in tight places. These are very long, pointed jaws for maximum reach, needle nose pliers are used for intricate jobs like soldering circuit boards and small components, and they will most often have a wire cutter built into the base locking pliers - Answers are used by technicians of all trades. Known as vise-grip pliers, they are adjustable, made in a large variety of jaw designs, and will lock tightly in place for holding or clamping objects together, will often have wire cutters built into them. plane - Answers used to remove a small amount of material to make a piece fit properly or to make a surface smooth