ASVAB General Science Practice Test 447488 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
Score 0% 59%

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1

Which of the following does not represent the freezing point of water?

50% Answer Correctly

273K

0°C

32°F

0°F


Solution

The Fahrenheit scale fixes the freezing point of water at 32°F, the Celsuis scale at 0°C, and the Kelvin scale at 273K.


2

Which of these digestive enzymes is not produced by the pancreas?

63% Answer Correctly

gastric acid

lipase

pancreatic amylase

trypsin


Solution

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion.  Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.


3

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

travel faster than sound waves

are mechanical waves

can travel through a vacuum

are electromagnetic waves


Solution

Unlike mechanical sound waves that require a physical medium for propagation, light waves are electromagnetic and can travel through empty space. Light waves are also much faster, travelling at 186,000 m/s vs. 343 m/s for sound waves.


4

A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with:

74% Answer Correctly

a recessive trait

a dominant trait

a gene

a chromosome


Solution

The traits represented by genes are inherited independently of each other  (one from the male and one from the female gamete) and a trait can be dominant or recessive.  A dominant trait will be expressed when paired with a recessive trait while two copies of a recessive trait (one from each parent) must be present for the recessive trait to be expressed.


5

Scalar quantities are fully described by which of the following?

47% Answer Correctly

a magnitude and a polarity

a magnitude only

a direction only

a magnitude and a direction


Solution

Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only.  A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol:  \(\vec{v}\)