ASVAB Test

ASVAB Test practice questions, page 54 of 76, with answer review and explanations.

Question 266

A gauge shows the complete loss of oil pressure while driving. The best action is to __________.

  1. Stop by the gas station when convenient to top off the oil.
  2. Pull over immediately and investigate the problem.
  3. Drive directly to a repair garage.
  4. Assume everything is fine and continue driving as usual.

Question 267

A two-cycle engine will normally be found on __________.

  1. small cars
  2. large diesel trucks
  3. trucks, vans, and some cars
  4. snowmobiles, chainsaws, and some motorcycles

Question 268

The difference between a single-acting and an opposed piston engine is __________.

  1. Single-acting piston engines wear longer.
  2. Opposed piston engines have cylinders set in a V-shape.
  3. Single-acting piston engines have one piston per cylinder and opposed piston engines have two.
  4. Single-acting piston engines are used with carburetors and opposed piston engines are used with fuel injectors.

Question 269

A car equipped with limited-slip differential __________.

  1. can be readily put into all-wheel (four-wheel) drive.
  2. won't lock up when the brakes are applied steadily.
  3. transfers the most driving force to the wheel with the greatest amount of traction.
  4. is rated for off-road driving.

Question 270

Pouring cold water on an overheated engine __________.

  1. reduces damage caused by overheating.
  2. makes no difference.
  3. should only be done by a qualified mechanic.
  4. could cause the engine block to crack.