ASVAB PICAT VERIFICATION TEST
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
A variable resistor is commonly used to - correct answer -adjust
the volume of a radio
The most commonly used fuel for running automobile engines is -
correct answer -Gasoline
These tools are called - correct answer -Taps and dies,
the diagram looks like a bunch of wrenches and fans in a box
Which of the following systems includes a connecting rod? -
correct answer -Engine mechanical
A hand vacuum pump can be used to test - correct answer -a fuel
injection sensor
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Fuel injected vehicles will generally have - correct answer -an
electric pump mounted on the engine
Which of the following is part of the ignition system - correct
answer -Coil
What is the name of the valve train part that is indicated by arrow
A - correct answer -Valve,
looks like a trumpet coming out of a coil. the thing sticking
diagonally down to the left
There is thick blue smoke coming from the tail pipe after the
engine has idled for several minutes. What is one possible
cause? - correct answer -Worn piston rings
What is the source of heat for a typical automotive heating
system? - correct answer -Engine coolant
The chief benefit of an overdrive transmission is to provide
greater - correct answer -fuel economy
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The function of the clutch in an automobile is to disconnect the -
correct answer -engine from the transmission
What is the name of the tool shown in the illustration - correct
answer -router,
Has a cylinder like shape. Almost looks like an old microphone
What does the term "MDF" mean - correct answer -medium
density fiberboard
As shown in the illustration, what do the numbers on the bolt
heads indicate? - correct answer -Pitch
In construction, a flaring tool is associated with - correct answer -
Pipe
Which of the following is closer in function to a band saw or a
coping saw - correct answer -scroll saw