ASVAB-SECTION-4 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Soft brake-pedal movement can be caused by __________.

A. air in the hydraulic brake system

B. malfunctioning brake shoes

C. loss of brake fluid

D. worn rotors

To tighten a loose handle on a hammer __________.

A. soak the handle in water

B. use wood glue to secure the handle more firmly to the head

C. drive another wedge into the head

D. replace the hammer because the problem can't be fixed

A catalytic converter __________.

A. combines the fuel-air mixture

B. reduces dangerous exhaust emissions

C. converts the up-and-down motion of the pistons to rotary motion

D. charges the battery when the engine is in operation

"Tracking," in terms of front-end alignment, means that __________.

A. each wheel travels independently of the other.

B. the wheels follow well on ice or in snow.

C. the front tires leave stronger tracks than the rear tires.

D. the rear wheels follow the front wheels correctly.

Of which automotive system does the driver have the most direct control while driving?

A. the exhaust system

B. the braking system

C. the cooling system

D. the suspension system

Which of the following systems connects directly to the internal combustion engine in an automobile?

A. the braking system

B. the suspension system

C. the cooling system

D. the steering system

The usual shape of the tip of a Phillips screwdriver is __________.

A. round-shaped

B. T-shaped

C. cross-shaped

D. heart-shaped

The crosscut saw has a unique shape and tooth angle enabling it to __________.

A. cut manufactured wood

B. cut wood with the grain

C. cut wood against the grain

D. cut out intricate shapes

The small, flat, metal item responsible for protecting the surface from the bolt digging into it and additionally for keeping the bolt tight in place is called a ___________.

A. washer

B. nut

C. screw

D. flat bolt

Which type of saw is best used for cutting small, often awkward features in building materials such as drywall?

A. Keyhole saw

B. Crosscut saw

C. Hacksaw

D. Rip saw