WorksheetsASVAB Practice Test All Sections
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
Shock absorbers on a car connect the axle to the:
exhaust pipe
chassis
drive shaft
wheel
Where does combustion take place in an engine?
3
4
6
5
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 thicker conductor in the plug must be used.
the tip should be pulled farther out of the cylinder.
the tip should be pushed farther into the cylinder.
lower voltage should be applied to the spark plug.
The radiator on a car is part of the:
electrical system
lubrication system
ignition system
cooling system
What is the primary function of shock absorbers in a vehicle?
To reduce the impact of road irregularities
To enhance the vehicle's fuel efficiency
To connect the engine to the wheels
To increase the speed of the vehicle
Which component is responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture in an engine?
Alternator
Spark plug
Radiator
Carburetor
What is the square root of 9?
3
√3
9
12
If the volume of a brick is 96 cubic units, which of the following could be its dimensions?
15
96
36
44
If x – y ≠ 0, then (x² – y²)(x – y) equals:
x – y
2x – y
x + 2y
x + y
The ratio 36 : 12 is the same as:
2 : 1
4 : 1
5 : 1
3 : 1
What is the result of simplifying the expression (x² – y²)/(x – y) when x ≠ y?
x – y
x + y
x + 2y
2x – y
Sanding blocks are used to:
prevent high spots and ridges on sanded surfaces.
prevent dirt from collecting on the sandpaper.
stretch the length of the sandpaper.
prolong the use of the sandpaper.
The clamp shown is called a:
parallel clamp.
web clamp.
bar clamp.
spring clamp.
Which handsaw should be used to make a rough cut with the grain in a thick board?
backsaw
ripsaw
coping saw
crosscut saw
What is the primary purpose of a web clamp?
To make precise cuts.
To hold irregularly shaped objects.
To stretch the length of the material.
To prevent high spots on surfaces.
Which tool is best for smoothing a wooden surface?
Ripsaw
Coping saw
Sanding block
Bar clamp
What is a parallel clamp primarily used for?
Stretching materials.
Smoothing surfaces.
Cutting along the grain.
Holding objects parallel to each other.
The current in the 2-ohm resistor is:
1 amp.
3 amps.
1/2 amp.
1/3 amp.
Because solid state diodes have no filament, they:
don't work.
are less efficient than tubes.
require more operating power.
require less operating power.
Which of the following is measured using an ohmmeter?
capacitance
inductance
resistance
voltage
What does the abbreviation AC stand for?
additional charge
alternating current
alternating coil
ampere current
Which component is used to store electrical energy in an electric field?
Transformer
Inductor
Capacitor
Resistor
What is the primary function of a diode?
To allow current to flow in one direction
To store energy
To amplify signals
To convert AC to DC
Antagonize most nearly means
embarrass
struggle
worship
provoke
Wilted most nearly means
requested
left
limp
budding
His record provides no reason for apprehension.
anxiety
endorsement
change
enjoyment
Quiver most nearly means
run
rest
dance
shake
Which of the following is a synonym for 'provoke'?
ignore
incite
pacify
calm
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?
16,560
276
5,520
8,280
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?
720
819
90
801
A motorcycle costs $7,250. If it depreciates by 12% per year, how much will it be worth after one year?
$6,380
$870
$1,250
$5,920
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?
30
24
26
28
If a train travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?
120 miles
150 miles
200 miles
180 miles
A rectangle has a length of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters. What is the area of the rectangle?
15 square meters
25 square meters
50 square meters
75 square meters
The author implies that the look and atmosphere of east Texas does NOT resemble that of the
desert.
seashore.
mountains.
marshlands.
According to the passage, some artists work with titanium because it
is transparent.
does not corrode.
generates its own heat.
can assume a variety of colors.
The 'deception' referred to in the passage is that
there is no storm approaching.
the sky is clear in the east.
it is too cold to swim.
the sun is warm.
According to the passage, large expanses of glass should be positioned to
take advantage of summer sunlight.
control heat gain and loss.
avoid blockage of sunlight by an overhanging roof.
shield the house from the low winter sun.
What is the main focus of the Paragraph Comprehension portion of the ASVAB?
Ability to obtain information from written passages.
Ability to assemble objects.
Ability to understand scientific concepts.
Ability to solve mathematical problems.
What does the thin transparent layer of oxide do for titanium?
Protects it against corrosion.
Makes it heavier.
Reduces its strength.
Makes it more expensive.
What is the best direction to face large expanses of glass in a house?
West.
East.
North.
South.
What happens to the sun's position in the sky during the summer?
It is lower in the sky.
It is higher in the sky.
It remains the same.
It disappears.
What is the purpose of an overhang from the roof in relation to glass positioning?
To increase the house's value.
To shield the glass from direct sunlight.
To block winter sunlight.
To enhance the view.
What is the effect of improperly positioned glass in a house?
It can save fuel dollars.
It can cost precious fuel dollars.
It can increase the house's value.
It can improve the house's aesthetics.
