ASVAB General Science Practice Test 80826 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1

Neurons are part of the __________ nervous system.

42% Answer Correctly

peripheral

autonomic

somatic

central


Solution

The nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) and the peripheral nervous system which is the network of nerve cells (neurons) that collect and distribute signals from the central nervous system throughout the body.


2

__________ is caused by a lack of Vitamin C.

64% Answer Correctly

diabetes

shingles

anemia

scurvy


Solution

Scurvy is a difficiency disease caused by a lack of Vitamin C in the diet.


3

Which of the following is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element?

74% Answer Correctly

atom

molecule

neutron

element


Solution

An atom is the smallest component of an element that still retains the properties of the element.


4

This skeletal system is common in arthropods like insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

81% Answer Correctly

bone

endoskeleton

vertebrate

exoskeleton


Solution

An exoskeleton (external skeleton) is common in arthropods like insects, spiders, and crustaceans.


5

Which of the following is the correct order for types of radiation from lowest to highest frequency?

63% Answer Correctly

visible light → ultraviolet light → radio waves

radio waves → visible light → gamma rays

infrared waves → microwaves → ultraviolet light

microwaves → radio waves → visible light


Solution

The electromagnetic spectrum covers all possible wavelengths and frequencies of radiation.  From lowest frequency (longest wavelength) to highest frequency (shortest wavelength) radiation: radio waves → microwaves → infrared waves → visible light → ultraviolet light → X-rays → gamma rays.