ASVAB General Science Practice Test 905391 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.86
Score 0% 57%

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1

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

49% Answer Correctly

273K

0°C

0°F

32°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

The angle of reflection is equal to which the following?

48% Answer Correctly

angle of incidence

focal point

refractive index

90°


Solution

The law of reflection specifies how waves, including light waves, bounce off of surfaces. Specifically, the angle of incidence of the approaching wave is equal to the angle of reflection of the reflected wave as measured from a line perpendicular (90°) to the surface.


3

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

63% Answer Correctly

pancreatic amylase

lipase

trypsin

gastric acid


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.


4

In the classification of life, which of the following is not a kingdom?

63% Answer Correctly

fungi

animals

bacteria

plants


Solution

Below domain, life is classified into six kingdoms: plants, animals, archaebacteria, eubacteria, and fungi. The last kingdom, protists, include all microscopic organisms that are not bacteria, animals, plants or fungi.  (Archaebacteria and eubacteria are sometimes combined into a single kingdom, monera.)


5

Which of the following is not true of light waves?

62% Answer Correctly

can travel through a vacuum

are mechanical waves

travel faster than sound waves

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.