ASVAB ASVAB Certifications ASVAB-SECTION-3 Questions & Answers

• Question 41:

  Which of these statements about force is correct?

  A. The amount of force required to move an object depends on the frictional forces between the object and its surroundings and must be calculated entirely based on individual situations.

  B. The amount of force required to move an object does not depend on frictional conditions and cannot and will not exceed the weight of the object in question.

  C. The amount of force required to move an object depends only on the weight of the object in question.

  D. Force is best used in levered applications.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 42:

  What is the function of a vise in mechanical applications?

  A. In mechanical applications, vises are used to arrest motion.

  B. Vises are used to suspend quick movements, slowing the effects of conveyor belts.

  C. In mechanical applications, vises are designed to assist movement.

  D. Vises are designed to function as a source of stability, much like how legs function beneath a table.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 43:

  A hydraulic jack performs the task of moving objects by __________.

  A. utilizing oil; because oil cannot be compressed, pressure is placed upon the oil, resulting in a lifting motion

  B. pressing together two interfacing parts to increase height

  C. using a pulley system to lift items

  D. using a corkscrew-like effect to function

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 44:

  A __________ should be applied if gear shafts are not parallel to one another.

  A. shifting gear

  B. third gear

  C. bevel gear

  D. stopping gear

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 45:

  What is the advantage of using wheels and axles?

  A. Wheels and axles provide greater power, enabling workers to achieve greater results with less effort.

  B. Wheels and axles are responsible for bearing the brunt of difficult lifting.

  C. Wheels and axles are not beneficial.

  D. Wheels and axles create a more effective conveyor belt effect.

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 46:

  Another word or phrase for false gravity is __________.

  A. tension

  B. friction

  C. centrifugal force

  D. Newton's Law

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 47:

  The phrase "to adopt power" means __________ when working.

  A. to increase speed and efficiency to become your absolute best

  B. to use a forceful tone when discussing work with a coworker

  C. to focus energy on the lesser objects before moving on to larger instincts

  D. to work authoritatively and with a slim, fit physique

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 48:

  The term equilibrium is defined as __________.

  A. the state in which similar forces attract, causing a swell of movement in a single direction

  B. the principle describing the notion that every action must have a reaction

  C. the state in which opposing forces are balanced

  D. the presence of motion in the present day which serves as a means of understanding movement as a whole

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 49:

  What is the definition and the danger of recoil?

  A. To recoil is to move quickly and efficiently, and it is not dangerous but desired.

  B. To recoil is to feel revolted or disgusted, and it is dangerous because it creates job dissatisfaction.

  C. To recoil is to respond in fear, and it is dangerous because engineers and workers need to remain in control. Losing control could result in serious injuries on the job.

  D. Recoil is the concept of "kicking back" or leaping back after being released. It may be dangerous due to the possibility of injury upon having equipment "leap back" rapidly.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 50:

  What would happen to a balloon full of air if you moved it from above a water surface to ten feet below the water surface?

  A. The balloon would explode.

  B. The volume of the balloon would decrease.

  C. The volume of the balloon would increase.

  D. The volume of the balloon would stay the same.

  Correct Answer: B

  The volume of the balloon would decrease. The pressure of the water would press inward on the balloon and cause it to shrink in volume.