ASVAB General Science Practice Test 486755 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
Score 0% 60%

Review

1

In the food chain, omnivores may be which of the following?

45% Answer Correctly

primary or secondary consumers

secondary or tertiary consumers

secondary consumers or scavengers

primary or tertiary consumers


Solution

Secondary or tertiary consumers may be omnivores.


2

Menstruation occurs when:

76% Answer Correctly

the zygote is formed

the ovum becomes fertilized

the fetus is formed 

the ovum fails to become fertilized


Solution

If the ovum fails to become fertilized, the lining of the uterus sloughs off during menstruation. From puberty to menopause, this cycle of menstruation repeats monthly (except during pregnancy).


3

Which part of the respiratory system helps protect against infection?

53% Answer Correctly

epiglottis

trachea

pharynx

nasal cavity


Solution

After air enters through the nose, it passes through the nasal cavity which filters, moistens, and warms it. Further filtering takes place in the pharynx, which also helps protect against infection, and then in the trachea which is just past the epiglottis, responsible for preventing food from entering the airway.


4

Which of the following represents the largest value?

61% Answer Correctly

1 mL

1 cL

1 ML

1 kL


Solution

Mega (M) is 106, kilo (k) is 103, centi (c) is 10-2, milli (m) is 10-3 so 1 ML represents the largest value.


5

As part of digestion, the liver produces bile which breaks down:

64% Answer Correctly

fat

protein

sugars

starches


Solution

The liver produces bile which emulsifies (separates) fat.