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Try this ASVAB-style question.

Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.

Question

A pilot hole in wood is used mainly to:

  1. Guide a screw and reduce splitting
  2. Increase paint drying time
  3. Sharpen a chisel
  4. Measure board length
Reveal answer and explanation

Guide a screw and reduce splitting

A pilot hole guides the fastener and reduces wedging forces that can split wood.