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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

Which statement best describes center punch?

  1. a pointed tool used to mark a starting location for drilling
  2. a wrench used to tighten a fastener to a specified torque
  3. a hammer suited for driving and pulling nails
  4. a cutting tool that forms a conical recess for a screw head
Reveal answer and explanation

a pointed tool used to mark a starting location for drilling

center punch is a pointed tool used to mark a starting location for drilling. A small indentation keeps a drill bit from wandering.