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ASVAB Practice Test All Sections

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Shock absorbers on a car connect the axle to the:

a)

exhaust pipe

b)

chassis

c)

drive shaft

d)

wheel

2.

Where does combustion take place in an engine?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

6

d)

5

3.

If a car is driven mostly in a city so that the spark plug tip never gets hot enough to burn off excess carbon in the cylinder, then:

a)

a thicker conductor in the plug must be used.

b)

the tip should be pulled farther out of the cylinder.

c)

the tip should be pushed farther into the cylinder.

d)

lower voltage should be applied to the spark plug.

4.

The radiator on a car is part of the:

a)

electrical system

b)

lubrication system

c)

ignition system

d)

cooling system

5.

What is the primary function of shock absorbers in a vehicle?

a)

To reduce the impact of road irregularities

b)

To enhance the vehicle's fuel efficiency

c)

To connect the engine to the wheels

d)

To increase the speed of the vehicle

6.

Which component is responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture in an engine?

a)

Alternator

b)

Spark plug

c)

Radiator

d)

Carburetor

7.

What is the square root of 9?

a)

3

b)

√3

c)

9

d)

12

8.

If the volume of a brick is 96 cubic units, which of the following could be its dimensions?

a)

15

b)

96

c)

36

d)

44

9.

If x – y ≠ 0, then (x² – y²)(x – y) equals:

a)

x – y

b)

2x – y

c)

x + 2y

d)

x + y

10.

The ratio 36 : 12 is the same as:

a)

2 : 1

b)

4 : 1

c)

5 : 1

d)

3 : 1

11.

What is the result of simplifying the expression (x² – y²)/(x – y) when x ≠ y?

a)

x – y

b)

x + y

c)

x + 2y

d)

2x – y

12.

Sanding blocks are used to:

a)

prevent high spots and ridges on sanded surfaces.

b)

prevent dirt from collecting on the sandpaper.

c)

stretch the length of the sandpaper.

d)

prolong the use of the sandpaper.

13.

The clamp shown is called a:

a)

parallel clamp.

b)

web clamp.

c)

bar clamp.

d)

spring clamp.

14.

Which handsaw should be used to make a rough cut with the grain in a thick board?

a)

backsaw

b)

ripsaw

c)

coping saw

d)

crosscut saw

15.

What is the primary purpose of a web clamp?

a)

To make precise cuts.

b)

To hold irregularly shaped objects.

c)

To stretch the length of the material.

d)

To prevent high spots on surfaces.

16.

Which tool is best for smoothing a wooden surface?

a)

Ripsaw

b)

Coping saw

c)

Sanding block

d)

Bar clamp

17.

What is a parallel clamp primarily used for?

a)

Stretching materials.

b)

Smoothing surfaces.

c)

Cutting along the grain.

d)

Holding objects parallel to each other.

18.

The current in the 2-ohm resistor is:

a)

1 amp.

b)

3 amps.

c)

1/2 amp.

d)

1/3 amp.

19.

Because solid state diodes have no filament, they:

a)

don't work.

b)

are less efficient than tubes.

c)

require more operating power.

d)

require less operating power.

20.

Which of the following is measured using an ohmmeter?

a)

capacitance

b)

inductance

c)

resistance

d)

voltage

21.

What does the abbreviation AC stand for?

a)

additional charge

b)

alternating current

c)

alternating coil

d)

ampere current

22.

Which component is used to store electrical energy in an electric field?

a)

Transformer

b)

Inductor

c)

Capacitor

d)

Resistor

23.

What is the primary function of a diode?

a)

To allow current to flow in one direction

b)

To store energy

c)

To amplify signals

d)

To convert AC to DC

24.

Antagonize most nearly means

a)

embarrass

b)

struggle

c)

worship

d)

provoke

25.

Wilted most nearly means

a)

requested

b)

left

c)

limp

d)

budding

26.

His record provides no reason for apprehension.

a)

anxiety

b)

endorsement

c)

change

d)

enjoyment

27.

Quiver most nearly means

a)

run

b)

rest

c)

dance

d)

shake

28.

Which of the following is a synonym for 'provoke'?

a)

ignore

b)

incite

c)

pacify

d)

calm

29.

If the tire of a car rotates at a constant speed of 552 times in one minute, how many times will the tire rotate in half-an-hour?

a)

16,560

b)

276

c)

5,520

d)

8,280

30.

One in every 9 people in a town votes for party A. All others vote for party B. How many people vote for party B in a town of 810?

a)

720

b)

819

c)

90

d)

801

31.

A motorcycle costs $7,250. If it depreciates by 12% per year, how much will it be worth after one year?

a)

$6,380

b)

$870

c)

$1,250

d)

$5,920

32.

It takes 5 seconds for 20 gallons of water to come out of a faucet. At this rate, how many gallons of water comes out in 7 seconds?

a)

30

b)

24

c)

26

d)

28

33.

If a train travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?

a)

120 miles

b)

150 miles

c)

200 miles

d)

180 miles

34.

A rectangle has a length of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters. What is the area of the rectangle?

a)

15 square meters

b)

25 square meters

c)

50 square meters

d)

75 square meters

35.

The author implies that the look and atmosphere of east Texas does NOT resemble that of the

a)

desert.

b)

seashore.

c)

mountains.

d)

marshlands.

36.

According to the passage, some artists work with titanium because it

a)

is transparent.

b)

does not corrode.

c)

generates its own heat.

d)

can assume a variety of colors.

37.

The 'deception' referred to in the passage is that

a)

there is no storm approaching.

b)

the sky is clear in the east.

c)

it is too cold to swim.

d)

the sun is warm.

38.

According to the passage, large expanses of glass should be positioned to

a)

take advantage of summer sunlight.

b)

control heat gain and loss.

c)

avoid blockage of sunlight by an overhanging roof.

d)

shield the house from the low winter sun.

39.

What is the main focus of the Paragraph Comprehension portion of the ASVAB?

a)

Ability to obtain information from written passages.

b)

Ability to assemble objects.

c)

Ability to understand scientific concepts.

d)

Ability to solve mathematical problems.

40.

What does the thin transparent layer of oxide do for titanium?

a)

Protects it against corrosion.

b)

Makes it heavier.

c)

Reduces its strength.

d)

Makes it more expensive.

41.

What is the best direction to face large expanses of glass in a house?

a)

West.

b)

East.

c)

North.

d)

South.

42.

What happens to the sun's position in the sky during the summer?

a)

It is lower in the sky.

b)

It is higher in the sky.

c)

It remains the same.

d)

It disappears.

43.

What is the purpose of an overhang from the roof in relation to glass positioning?

a)

To increase the house's value.

b)

To shield the glass from direct sunlight.

c)

To block winter sunlight.

d)

To enhance the view.

44.

What is the effect of improperly positioned glass in a house?

a)

It can save fuel dollars.

b)

It can cost precious fuel dollars.

c)

It can increase the house's value.

d)

It can improve the house's aesthetics.