ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 1189 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	2.77
Score	0%	55%

Review

Endemism is the ecological state of being unique to a defined geographic location, such as an island, nation or other defined zone, or habitat type; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere. The extreme opposite of endemism is cosmopolitan distribution.

Based on this passage, which of the following statements is false?

47% Answer Correctly

	An organism that is indigenous to Australia can be found in India.
	An organism that is endemic to Australia can be found in India.
	An organism that is endemic cannot have a cosmopolitan distribution.
	Endemism requires an organism be unique to a defined geographic location.

Solution

You don't necessarily need to know the definitions of the words in a paragraph to figure out the correct answer. Just go through the answers one by one and logically compare the answer to the the paragraph and eliminate the answers that aren't supported by the facts.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. The ACC operates six animal shelters serving all unincorporated County areas and 50 contract cities. The ACC covers more than 3,200 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south; as far east as the border of San Bernardino County and west all the way to Thousand Oaks. The ACC provides animal control and rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week in our service area.

According to this passage:

34% Answer Correctly

	The ACC provides control and rescue services for some cities.
	Services are provided to any city or unincorporated area within the 3,200 miles covered by the Agency.
	The ACC handles only domestic animals.
	Animal Care and Control operates within and outside of Los Angeles County.

Solution

The passage states that the ACC serves 50 contract cities within Los Angeles County, not any city, and does not state that the ACC handles only domestic animals.

The programs and resources developed by the Education Department of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are designed to extend the museum experience in the fullest possible way to the widest possible audience, both present and future. These programs provide visitors of all ages with the opportunity to expand their experience with works of art in both the museum's permanent collection an d its special exhibitions.

According to this passage:

83% Answer Correctly

	The Education Department of the County Museum o f Art targets its educational materials to children.
	The learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department.
	Retired teachers serve as program designers and instructors at the museum.
	Educational opportunities are restricted to the museum’s permanent collection.

Solution

The passage states that the Education Department’s programs and resources are "designed to extend the museum experience."

Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that began in the United States around 1870. Pragmatism is a rejection of the idea that the function of thought is to describe, represent, or mirror reality. Instead, pragmatists develop their philosophy around the idea that the function of thought is as a instrument or tool for prediction, action, and problem solving. Pragmatists contend that most philosophical topics - such as the nature of knowledge, language, concepts, meaning, belief, and science - are all best viewed in terms of their practical uses and successes rather than in terms of representative accuracy.

Pragmatism would best be described as a philosophy that focuses on:

59% Answer Correctly

	Reflection and learning from the past.
	Describing and understanding the nature of reality.
	Imagination and planning for the future.
	Practicality and present problem solving.

Solution

According to this passage, pragmatists focus on present problem solving and the practical uses of philosophy.

Since 1944, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has been meeting the diverse needs of not only residents, but also visitors from around the world. With over 63,000 acres of parks, gardens, lakes, trails, natural areas, and the world's largest public golf course system, the Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to providing the public with social, cultural, and recreational activities to enjoy the whole year.

According to this passage:

55% Answer Correctly

	The Department of Parks and Recreation focuses its efforts entirely on recreational activities.
	The natural areas of Los Angeles County are one of the biggest attractions for visitors.
	The County has boasted the largest public golf course system since 1944.
	The department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.

Solution

The passage states that Department meets the diverse needs of both residents and visitors.