FireTEAM Mechanical Aptitude 1

Question 1

Which of the following tools uses a wedge to perform its function?

Accepted Answer

Axe

Answer

Screwdriver

Answer

Pliers

Answer

Hammer

Question 2

If a pulley system has two wheels and the rope is looped around both, what is the mechanical advantage of this system?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

1

Answer

3

Answer

4

Question 3

A fire hose is connected to a hydrant. If you want to increase the water pressure from the hydrant, which of the following actions should you take?

Accepted Answer

Decrease the diameter of the hose.

Answer

Increase the diameter of the hose.

Answer

Lower the height of the hose relative to the hydrant.

Answer

Use a longer hose.

Question 4

Which gear system will make the driven gear spin faster than the driver gear?

Accepted Answer

A large driver gear connected to a small driven gear.

Answer

A small driver gear connected to a large driven gear.

Answer

Two gears of the same size connected together.

Answer

A driver gear with no connection to a driven gear.

Question 5

If you use a lever to lift a heavy object and the fulcrum is closer to the load than to the effort, what happens?

Accepted Answer

The load will be easier to lift.

Answer

The load will be harder to lift

Answer

The load will lift at the same ease as the effort.

Answer

The lever will not work in this configuration.