Auto & Shop Information
- 1.
Which system on an automobile uses shock absorbers?
- A.
Braking system
- B.
Electrical system
- C.
Technology system
- D.
Suspension system
Correct Answer
D. Suspension systemExplanation
Shock absorbers are the components in the suspension system that dampen vibrations throughout the system.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following items is used to measure angles?
- A.
A gear
- B.
A protractor
- C.
A ruler
- D.
A leveler
Correct Answer
B. A protractorExplanation
A protractor is used to measure angles by making tick marks spaced at one-degree intervals around an edge.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A chisel is commonly used for?
- A.
Grinding
- B.
Banging
- C.
Cutting
- D.
Chopping
Correct Answer
C. Cutting -
- 4.
What is the function of the cylinder head?
- A.
Connects the head gasket to the cylinder
- B.
Connects the oil cylinder module to the oil gasket
- C.
Closes the top of the cylinder forming the combustion chamber
- D.
Closes the fuel exhaust system from the gas tank
Correct Answer
C. Closes the top of the cylinder forming the combustion chamber -
- 5.
What are two common ways of cooling an engine?
- A.
Computer cooling system using ram air & engine exhaust
- B.
Air cooling system & liquid cooling system
- C.
Compact cooling packages & liquid nitrogen
- D.
Dynamic cool control functions & metal cooling system
Correct Answer
B. Air cooling system & liquid cooling system -
- 6.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a two-stroke engine?
- A.
Have separate strokes for combustion and exhaust
- B.
Combines the use of transmission controls and engine adjusts systems
- C.
Used as a primary horsepower system for most automobiles
- D.
Simple engine system that save gas
Correct Answer
A. Have separate strokes for combustion and exhaust -
- 7.
What is the fundamental purpose for welding things together?
- A.
For taking items apart in a neat fashion
- B.
For measure the exact distance between two items
- C.
For joining things together
- D.
For cutting proper angles when nailing two items together
Correct Answer
C. For joining things together -
- 8.
If tire pressure is low what will commonly happen?
- A.
The tire will only wear faster than normal
- B.
The tire will get better traction on the road and increase balance on the road
- C.
The tire will ultimately explode from too much weight bearing down the road surface
- D.
The tire will not absorb energy from the engine
Correct Answer
D. The tire will not absorb energy from the engineExplanation
The tire will deflate, lose correct shape, and create added friction, causing gas mileage to increase and tire wear and tear drastically increase.Rate this question:
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- 9.
When sanding wood which way should you appropriately sand?
- A.
Against the wood grain
- B.
With the wood grain
- C.
Alternate between sanding with the grain and against the grain
- D.
Sand diagonally in the opposite direction of the grain
Correct Answer
B. With the wood grain -
- 10.
Which tool would you commonly use after sawing wood?
- A.
An axe
- B.
A hatchet
- C.
A plane
- D.
A fine saw mixer
Correct Answer
C. A planeExplanation
A plane is a tool for shaping wood after it has been cutRate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following tools are most commonly used together?
- A.
Center punch & drill bit
- B.
Nail & screw
- C.
Wood plane & sandpaper
- D.
Wood glue & screw
Correct Answer
A. Center punch & drill bit -
- 12.
Which of the following would produce a mechanical advantage?
- A.
Spring
- B.
Computer
- C.
Link
- D.
Lever
Correct Answer
D. Lever -
- 13.
What is a countersink?
- A.
A specialized tool used to level wood
- B.
A conical hole that allows a screw head to sit flat with a surface
- C.
A unique tool used in making holes in metal
- D.
A tool used to shape a sink to its proper dimensions
Correct Answer
B. A conical hole that allows a screw head to sit flat with a surface -
- 14.
What is a lock washer commonly used for?
- A.
To lock in place a washer when used in combination with bolts
- B.
To prevent vibration from loosening a joint
- C.
To eliminate the need for welding together two separate parts
- D.
To minimize improper fits
Correct Answer
B. To prevent vibration from loosening a joint -
- 15.
When building a house, what is typically built first?
- A.
The frame
- B.
The driveway
- C.
The foundation
- D.
The columns
Correct Answer
C. The foundation -
- 16.
A two-penny nail is...
- A.
Thicker than a 10d nail
- B.
Shorter than a 10d nail
- C.
The same as a 10d nail
- D.
Harder than a 10d nail
Correct Answer
B. Shorter than a 10d nail -
- 17.
A hacksaw is used to cut...
- A.
With the grain of wood
- B.
Against a grain of wood
- C.
Round stock
- D.
Metal
Correct Answer
D. Metal -
- 18.
To drive a cold chisel, the best object to use would be...
- A.
A frozen hammer
- B.
A hacksaw
- C.
A mallet
- D.
A hammer
Correct Answer
C. A mallet -
- 19.
The best tool to use for cutting curves or shapes in wood is a...
- A.
A ripsaw
- B.
A hacksaw
- C.
A coping saw
- D.
A hatchett
Correct Answer
C. A coping saw -
- 20.
What most likely to happen if a spark plug's gap is too wide?
- A.
It could damage the engine
- B.
It could misfire
- C.
It could drain the battery
- D.
Sludge would develop in the oil compartment
Correct Answer
B. It could misfire -
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