FREE AFCT Assembling Objects Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are given a threaded bolt, a hex nut, and two flat washers to join two metal plates. What is the correct assembly order?

Accepted Answer

Bolt -> Washer -> Plate 1 -> Plate 2 -> Washer -> Nut

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Bolt -> Plate 1 -> Plate 2 -> Washer -> Nut -> Washer

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Washer -> Bolt -> Plate 1 -> Plate 2 -> Nut

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Bolt -> Plate 1 -> Washer -> Plate 2 -> Nut

Question 2

A diagram shows three gears in a line. The first gear (driver) rotates clockwise. It meshes with the second (middle) gear, which in turn meshes with the third gear. In which direction does the third gear rotate?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise

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Counter-clockwise

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It does not rotate

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It alternates directions

Question 3

The parts for a simple pulley are shown: a wheel with a groove (sheave), a U-shaped bracket with holes at the ends, and a pin (axle). How do these parts assemble correctly?

Accepted Answer

The wheel is placed inside the bracket, and the pin is inserted through the bracket and wheel.

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The pin goes through the bracket, and the wheel attaches to the outside of the bracket.

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The pin is attached to the wheel first, and the assembly is then clipped into the bracket.

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The bracket is clamped onto the side of the wheel with the pin.

Question 4

You are assembling a simple lamp. The parts are a heavy base, a long threaded tube, a harp (shade holder), and a socket for the bulb. What is the correct assembly order from the bottom up?

Accepted Answer

Base -> Tube -> Socket -> Harp

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Base -> Harp -> Tube -> Socket

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Socket -> Tube -> Base -> Harp

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Tube -> Base -> Harp -> Socket

Question 5

A diagram shows a disassembled C-clamp. The parts are a C-shaped frame, a long threaded rod with a handle, and a swiveling pad. How does it assemble?

Accepted Answer

The threaded rod screws through a hole in the bottom of the C-frame.

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The rod is inserted from the top of the frame, and the handle is attached.

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The swiveling pad is welded to the inside of the frame's top arm.

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The handle is attached directly to the frame to move the rod.

Question 6

You are shown parts to make a small cart: a flat platform, two axles, and four wheels. How would these be assembled for the cart to roll properly?

Accepted Answer

Attach the two axles under the platform, parallel to each other.

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Attach one axle to the top of the platform and one to the bottom.

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Attach the two axles in an 'X' shape under the platform.

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Attach all four wheels directly to the corners of the platform without axles.