Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST) Free Practice Test

Question 1

The last paragraph of the passage deals primarily with

A. the selection of a site for a hydroelectric power plant.

B. the need for rocky soil under a hydroelectric power plant

C. the disadvantages of hydroelectric power plants

D. the advantages of hydroelectric power plants

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

4 kilograms = ? pounds

A. 8.8

B. 2.2

C. 17.6

D. 4.4

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

At which point (A, B or C) will the cannonball be traveling the slowest?

A. Option C

B. Option A

C. Option B

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

The weight of the boxes is being carried by the two men shown below. Which of the two men (A or B) is carrying more weight? (If equal, mark C)

A. Option C

B. Option A

C. Option B

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

What is the total perimeter of the wall?

A. 85'

B. 72'

C. 21'

D. 37'

Correct Answer: D

Question 6

12 feet=? fathoms

A. 6

B. 72

C. 2

D. 12

Correct Answer: C

Question 7

What is the width ("C") of wall hanging 3?

A. 3'-4"

B. 2'-6"

C. 3'-0"

D. 1'-6"

Correct Answer: C

Question 8

Container A holds 1 qt of water and container B holds 1 qt of motor oil. Assume each container is poured down a funnel at the same time. Which of the two contents will reach the bottom of the funnel more quickly? Clf equal, mark C)

A. Option C

B. Option A

C. Option B

Correct Answer: B

Question 9

3.785 liters =? quarts

A. 4

B. 3.875

C. 1.057

D. 0.946

Correct Answer: A

Question 10

Based on the information in the passage, which action would increase the efficiency of a simple generator?

A. venting the steam

B. lubricating the parts

C. increasing the power

D. rotating the coil by hand

Correct Answer: B

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