APT APT Mechanical Aptitude 3

Question 1

Which tool is used to measure the inside diameter of a cylinder?

Accepted Answer

Bore gauge

Answer

Micrometer

Answer

Calipers

Answer

Torque wrench

Question 2

A spring is compressed and then released. What type of energy is released?

Accepted Answer

Elastic potential energy

Answer

Chemical energy

Answer

Thermal energy

Answer

Nuclear energy

Question 3

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Prevent excess current from damaging the circuit

Answer

Boost voltage output

Answer

Regulate battery charge

Answer

Measure electrical resistance

Question 4

Two blocks are connected by a rope over a frictionless pulley. If block A weighs 50 lbs and block B weighs 30 lbs, which direction will they move?

Accepted Answer

Block B will move up

Answer

Block A will move up

Answer

They will remain stationary

Answer

They will oscillate equally

Question 5

What does it mean when a vehicle's temperature gauge is in the red zone?

Accepted Answer

The engine is overheating

Answer

The engine is cold

Answer

The fuel level is low

Answer

The battery is charging

Question 6

Which simple machine is a wedge most similar to in function?

Accepted Answer

Inclined plane

Answer

Pulley

Answer

Wheel and axle

Answer

Lever