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WorksheetsAsvab Automotive & Shop Information!
Total questions: 115
Worksheet time: 58mins
The purpose of transmission is to ____.
Route electricity from the battery to the spark plugs.
Keep gas and air moving throughout the engine.
Match the speed of the engine to the speed the driver sets.
Keep the engine cool.
Pistons are ____.
Solid cylinders or discs in an engine that move up and down.
Suppliers of the initial source of energy for the car.
Electrical transformers.
Devices that take current from the ignition coil and send it to the spark plugs.
Water jackets can be found in which automotive system?
Drive-train.
Chassis.
Cooling.
Suspension.
Which components comprise a car's electrical system?
Spark plugs, battery, ignition coils, coil pack.
Pipes, muffler, catalytic converter.
Water pump, radiator, pressure cap, thermostat.
Battery, starter, solenoid, alternator.
About how many volts of power does the battery provide to electrical accessories in the car?
6.
12.
120.
6,000.
What component does a coil pack replace in modern vehicles?
Distributor.
Ignition coil.
Starter.
Generator.
The voltage regulator ____.
Converts battery voltage.
Helps eliminate power surges.
Regulates voltage in the cooling system.
Times spikes so they'll coincide with brownouts, to cancel each other out.
A type of engine that uses gasoline may be called a(n) ____.
Diesel engine.
External combustion engine.
Internal combustion engine.
Hydrogen engine.
What did older engines rely on to carry fuel to the engine?
Gravity.
Fuel pump.
Fuel injectors.
Electric filters.
Which of the following isn't a function of the exhaust system?
Reduces the noise of an engine.
Filters out dirt and rust particles in the fuel.
Maintains performance.
Reduces or eliminates harmful emissions.
The pipe that connects the exhaust pipe to the muffler is the ____.
Tailpipe.
Resonator pipe.
Intermediate pipe.
X-pipe.
Three-way catalytic converters most commonly control emissions of ____.
Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.
Nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen.
Hydrogen, water vapor, and helium.
Carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and sulfur.
The thermostat ____.
Prevents coolant from boiling.
Picks up heat from the engine.
Provides pressure needed to circulate coolant
through the engine cavities.
Controls the temperature of the engine.
What do disc brakes rely on to slow a vehicle?
Backing plate.
Brake shoes.
Heat and friction.
Liquid coolant.
Brake shoes can be compared to which disc brake component?
Brake pads.
Rotors.
Calipers.
Wheel cylinder.
Energy brakes are considered a ____.
Primary braking device.
Secondary braking device.
Hydraulic braking device.
Fluid braking device.
The suspension system connects the ___.
Fuel system to the exhaust system.
Shock absorber to the steering linkage.
Vehicle to its wheels.
Dependent to the independent wheel systems.
Which wheel design hasn't been used on cars in decades?
Front-wheel independent.
Front-wheel dependent.
Rear-wheel independent.
Rear-wheel dependent.
A wheel system that uses a solid axle to connect rear wheels is called ____.
Front-wheel independent.
Front-wheel dependent.
Rear-wheel independent.
Rear-wheel dependent.
Which element of the electrical system uses the most power?
Solenoid.
Starter.
Alternator.
Voltage regulator.
The battery transfers power through the _____ to the ____ after you turn the key.
Ignition switch, ignition coil.
Capacitor, relay.
Condenser, ignition coil.
Relay, power source.
The solenoid is another word for which part pictured in the diagram?
Capacitor.
Relay.
Condenser.
Ignition coil.
In what position is the ignition switch as illustrated in the diagram? Is power being passed through the circuit?
Open; yes, power is being passed through the circuit.
Closed; yes, power is being passed through the circuit.
Open; no, power isn’t being passed through the circuit.
Closed; no, power isn’t being passed through the circuit.
Which type of brake is pictured?
Drum brake.
Disc brake.
Emergency brake.
Secondary brake.
Which of the parts pictured in the diagram houses the brake pads?
Slide pin.
Wheel hub.
Rotor.
Caliper.
After pressing on the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure is exerted on what?
Bleed valve.
Brake pad.
Piston.
Dust cap.
What function does a differential perform?
It enables the wheels to turn on the axels.
It reduces the noise of the engine.
It allows wheels to rotate at different speeds.
It houses the brake lines.
Which part is used to control the emissions of the car?
Tailpipe.
Catalytic converter.
Exhaust pipe.
Muffler.
Which part of the exhaust system is the last to guide gases out and away from the vehicle?
Exhaust pipe.
Catalytic converter.
Exhaust manifold.
Tailpipe.
What is the second stroke in the four stroke process?
Power stroke.
Intake stroke.
Compression stroke.
Exhaust stroke.
A piston is in which position in a cycle fee at the beginning of the four stroke process?
Up.
Down.
Open.
Closed.
What is the purpose of the ignition system?
To stop the car.
To provide the initial source of power to the suspension system.
To keep the engine cool.
To create a spark that’ll ignite the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder of the engine.
Carburetors have been replaced by what component of the fuel system in modern cars?
Fuel injector.
Fuel filter.
Fuel pump.
Alternator.
The radiator consists of a network of ___ that cools hou full of from the engine.
Pumps.
Calipers.
Pistons.
Tubes.
A brake drum is ____.
Solid.
Hollow.
Full of brake fluid.
Attached to the calipers.
What type of hammer is pictured?
Rubber mallet.
Ball-peen.
Engineer’s hammer.
Gunner’s hammer.
What type of work is the hammer not suited for?
Metal shaping.
Construction projects.
Auto repairs.
Driving rivets into sheet metal.
What type of tool is pictured?
Hand drill.
Allen wrench.
Auger bit.
Bar clamp.
Why would a woodworker prefer the pictured tool over it’s powered counterpart?
It’s easier to use.
It can bore larger holes.
It’s faster to use.
It offers total control.
What type of tool is pictured?
Pipe clamp.
Hand screw.
Jack plane.
Block plane.
What is the purpose of the pictured tool?
To smooth out wood joints.
To trim wood edges in tight spaces.
To apply inward pressure to an object.
To hold a pipe in place for cutting or threading.
Which category does the tool pictured fit into?
Cutting tools.
Shaping tools.
Clamping tools.
Power tools.
Which of the following isn’t a common type of saw?
Hack.
Miter.
Chisel.
Crosscut.
Which type of power drill is generally bolted to a workbench or the floor?
Pistol grip.
Hammer drill.
Drill press.
Jigsaw drill.
What type of tool had tiny, ridgelike grooves used to smooth out rough edges of wood, metal, or plastic?
File.
Rasp.
Chisel.
Crosscut saw.
Which system makes the light and power systems work?
Exhaust system.
Electrical system.
Fuel system.
Suspension system.
Which system deals with the movement of the wheels and the manner in which cars react to terrain?
Exhaust system.
Electrical system.
Fuel system.
Suspension system.
When the engine receives a full cylinder of gas and air, this is known as which stroke in the four-stroke cycle?
Intake.
Compression.
Power.
Exhaust.
Brake pistons move under what type of pressure?
Air.
Hydraulic.
Heat.
Mechanical.
Which part of the diagram helps smooth the jolting of a bumpy road?
Control arm.
Frame.
Shock absorber.
Steering linkage.
Which part shown in the diagram can pivot in two places to handle wheel activity?
Control arm.
Frame.
Shock absorber.
Steering linkage.
Which part shown in the diagram has a series of arms, rods, and ball sockets that allow the wheels to swivel as needed?
Control arm.
Frame.
Shock absorber.
Steering linkage.
The amount of force that enables a rotating motion is called ____.
Resistance.
Torque.
Shifting.
Combustion.
How many coils are found in a typical coil pack for a six cylinder engine with a distributorless ignition system?
3.
4.
5.
6.
Once your car is running, how does the battery get recharged?
Energy from the spark plugs is transferred to the battery.
The solenoid sends electric current to the battery.
The alternator recharges it.
The voltage regulator monitors and recharges the battery.
Which part of the cars battery stores energy?
Positive post.
Negative post.
Lead plates.
Battery cables.
Where are fuse boxes generally located in a car?
Near the bottom of the dashboard or under the hood.
Near the top of the dashboard or under the drivers seat.
In the trunk or in the drivers door panel.
None of the above.
Which of the following isn’t true of diesel fuel?
It vaporizes at a higher temperature than gasoline.
It gets better gas mileage than gasoline.
It’s denser than gasoline.
It burns less efficiently than gasoline.
In newer cars, fuel pumps tend to be mounted where?
Alongside the fuel filter.
On top of the fuel injector.
Inside the fuel tank.
Where ever there’s space.
Which of the following isn’t a key function of the exhaust system?
Reduce engine noise.
Maintain performance.
Reduce or eliminate harmful emissions
Absorb road bumps.
Which tool is often used in creating pockets for door hinges?
Cold chisel.
File.
Wood chisel.
Rasp.
Which type of saw generally has alternating cutting edges on the bode and cuts wood against the grain?
Hack saw.
Crosscut saw.
Mister saw.
Circular saw.
Which type of hammer is best used when a steel headed tool could damage the material being hammered into?
Curved claw.
Rubber mallet.
Ball-peen.
Sledge hammer.
Which part of a hand drill turns the main shaft?
Cranking handle.
Cranking chuck.
Cranking bit.
Cranking miter.
If you want a screw to lie flush with a piece of wood, which type of drill bit should you use for your project?
Carbide tipped masonry bit.
Spade bit.
Countersink.
Auger.
A pipe wrench is actually a form of what other kind of wrench?
Open end.
Combination end.
Adjustable end.
All of the above.
An Allen wrench is ____.
V shaped.
L shaped.
T shaped.
I shaped.
This tool is also known as a ratchet and is used to tighten different sized nuts and bolts:
Hand screw.
Phillips head screwdriver.
Monkey wrench.
Socket wrench.
Which tool is used to stop leaks and features a metallic strap or band?
Bar clamp.
Pipe clamp.
Vise grip.
Band clamp.
A jackhammer can be categorized as what type of drill?
Drill press.
Hammer drill.
Claw drill.
Circular drill.
What drives the piston downward into the exhaust stroke of the four cycle combustion cycle?
Ignition of gasoline.
Hydraulics.
Compression.
The weight of the cylinder.
A camshaft ___.
Ignites fuel and air in a combustion engine.
Injects fuel into a combustion engine.
Moves pistons in a combustion engine.
Opens valves in a combustion engine.
A clutch ____.
Changes gears in a transmission.
Disengages the transmission from the engine.
Is attached to the drive shaft.
Activates the solenoid.
Which of the following isn’t a type of ignition system in use by cars today:
Mechanical ignition.
Hydraulic ignition.
Electronic ignition.
Distributorless ignition.
Of the systems listed in question 4, which one is the most modern?
Mechanical ignition.
Hydraulic ignition.
Electronic ignition.
Distributorless ignition.
What type of joints does a differential move in front and rear wheel drive vehicles?
Hinge joints.
Ball joints.
Universal joints.
Axel joints.
What device in a car helps control the amount of harmful gases emitted by the engine through the exhaust system?
Muffler.
Catalytic converter.
Exhaust manifold.
Intermediate pipe.
The ignition switch holds battery power back until what?
The spark plugs ignite.
You activate the ignition with your key.
The solenoid relays the current.
The alternator stops working.
Almost everything in your car that uses electricity is connected to what?
Brake lines.
Coil pack.
Voltage regulator.
Ignition switch.
What can happen to a parking brake that goes unused for lengthy periods of time?
It can get corroded.
The brake cable can snap.
The brake cable can become loose.
The hydraulics stop functioning.
What device is used to alert drivers that brake pads are worn and should be replaced?
Small metal clip.
Slide pin.
Ceramic blocks.
Steel drums.
Another term for backing plate is ____.
Wheel.
Hub plate.
Mounting plate.
Wheel well.
What causes brake pads to press against the rotors?
Calipers.
Hydraulic pressure.
Friction.
Brake shoes.
On which system do emergency brakes operate?
Electronic system.
Mechanical system.
Hydraulic system.
None of the above.
Which element of the suspension system helps prevent the car from rolling during a sharp turn?
Steering linkage.
Stabilizer bars.
Control arm.
Damper.
During which phase of a woodworking project should a rasp be used?
Before sawing.
After sending.
After sawing, before sanding.
Before and after sawing.
Which type of saw should you use to cut the corners of a picture frame?
Hack.
Jigsaw.
Miter.
Table.
If you had to break up a slab of concrete, which hammer would be the best choice to use?
Curved claw hammer.
Tinner hammer.
Ball peen hammer.
Sledgehammer.
Which type of screwdriver has a square tip?
Torx.
Robertson.
Phillips.
Flathead.
Which type of screwdriver provides more stability for the connection of the screw and screwdriver?
Flathead.
Cabinet.
Phillips.
None of the above.
What tool would you use to measure the internal width of a hole that needs a bolt and nut?
Calipers.
Level.
Square.
None of the above.
Twist bits are most commonly used with ___.
Wood.
Metal.
Plastic.
All of the above.
The combination end wrench has an open end at one end and a ___ design at the other end.
Clamp.
Socket.
Box.
Screw.
Which tool is often used when assembling ready to finish furniture?
Allen wrench.
Hand screw.
Bar clamp.
Socket wrench.
A jigsaw has what type of blade?
Circular, jagged.
Narrow, reciprocating.
Wide, reciprocating.
Circular, with short teeth.
Which of the following is not a function of shaping tools?
Contour objects.
Makes curves.
Makes incisions.
Cut large sections of wood or metal.
A cold chisel is used for ___.
Creating pockets for door hinges.
Cutting cold wood.
Cutting cold metal.
Wooden boat building.
Rasps are generally used on ___.
Wood.
Metal.
Plastic.
All of the above.
A hand saw used for cutting metal or bone is a ___.
Crosscut saw.
Hack saw.
Miter saw.
Circular saw.
A turtle saw works best on ___.
Soft wood.
Any wood.
Hard wood.
Old wood.
What types of projects usually require the use of a ball peen hammer?
Anything with upholstery.
Something with toys or plaster board.
One that requires the removal of nails.
Some auto repairs and wood working tasks.
Which type of hammer is often referred to as a baby sledge?
Tinner.
Engineer.
Ball peen.
Curved claw.
The end of a Phillips head screwdriver looks like a(n) ___.
X.
Narrow slot.
Star.
Hexagon.
Which of the following isn’t one of the three main parts of a hand drill?
Chuck.
Cranking handle.
Crankshaft.
Drill bit.
An auger bit is used to ___.
Drill large, deep holes in the wood.
Makes a larger hole than a twist bit will create.
Make a hike where the top part of the hole is enlarged.
Makes holes in stone or quarry.
Which tool should you use to loosen nuts and bolts?
Plane tool.
Wrench.
Screwdriver.
Clamp.
This type of clamp typically has wood jaws.
Hand screw.
C clamp.
Pipe clamp.
Bar clamp.
Crescent, spanner, and pipe wrenches are all forms of ____.
Socket wrenches.
Open end wrenches.
Adjustable and wrenches.
Allen wrenches.
What type of clamp used two long screws to force the clamp jaws toward one another, thereby holding an object in place?
Hand screw.
Pivot screw.
Jack screw.
Vise screw.
Which type of clamp is similar to a version of locking pliers?
Pipe clamp.
Bar grip.
Vise grip.
Power clamp.
Which of the following isn’t a function of a router?
Contour plastic.
Smooth rough edges.
Buff surfaces.
Sand wood.
A fixed cutting tool often used in conjunction with a powered lathe is a ___.
Circular saw.
Jigsaw.
Chisel.
Rasp.
The most common type of power drill is the ___.
Hammer drill.
Pistol grip.
Drill press.
Crank drill.
A saw with a narrow blade that moves in a vertical and reciprocating motion is a ___.
Circular saw.
Miter saw.
Table saw.
Jigsaw.
What type of general purpose plane tool can fit into tight spaces and is used to trim wood edges and joints?
Chisel.
Jack plane.
Router.
Block plane.
