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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Automotive & Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, Assembling Objects (Page 55 )

Updated On: 19-Feb-2026

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.

Answer(s): B



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

Answer(s): D



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.

Answer(s): C



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.

Answer(s): C



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.

Answer(s): D






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