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ASVAB PICAT VERIFICATION TEST |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS| GRADE
A
In making permanent electronic connections, use:
Correct answer: soldering iron.
When current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit
becomes:
Correct answer: Open.
A standard multimeter does not measure:
Correct answer: frequency.
Electric current flowing from one component to the next is an example of what kind of circuit?
Correct answer: Series.
In order to make an electric current flow, it is necessary to have:
Correct answer: Copper conductors.
A device that converts sound waves to electric current is a:
Correct answer: microphone (not transformer as typically
suggested incorrectly).
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Which of the following cannot be used to store an electrical charge?
Correct answer: fuse.
Wires are joined together with solder to ensure:
Correct answer: Minimum resistance.
Which of the following is the smallest in size and can amplify electrical signals?
Correct answer: Relay.
The type of electricity used to power a car radio is typically:
Correct answer: DC.
An electric generator has all of the following except:
Correct answer: Carburetor.
What kind of energy is converted to electrical energy by a car battery?
Correct answer: chemical.
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The most commonly used fuel for running automobile engines
is:
Correct answer: Gasoline.
Which of the following is not part of a car's drivetrain?
Correct answer: Transmission.
Which engine component stores oil for lubrication?
Correct answer: oil pan.
The Catalytic converter is part of what system?
Correct answer: Emission control system.
How many crankshafts are there in a V-8 automobile engine?
Correct answer: 1 (the question is incorrect as it assumes
multiple crankshafts; a V-8 engine typically has one crankshaft).
The engine flywheel bolts to the:
Correct answer: crankshaft.
Pistons are usually made from what material?
Correct answer: Aluminum.
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MacPherson struts are a type of:
Correct answer: suspension.
Brake shoes stop a car by exerting pressure on the:
Correct answer: Brake drums (not tires).
Which of the following uses a penny system to specify its size?
Correct answer: finishing nail.
Taps and dies are tools to:
Correct answer: Cut threads for nuts and bolts.
Which tool is used to bend large sections of sheet metal?
Correct answer: Brake (not lathe, which is typically used for
metal turning).
What is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks?