ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 144148 Results

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Volunteer hosts went to the airport, picked up assigned students, fed them dinner, took them to the opening lecture at the Clay Center, put them in spare bedrooms for the night, then fed them breakfast this morning and will deliver the outstanding teens to buses that convey them to the mountain retreat where they undergo a month of intensive science training and outdoor fun.

Luckily, this year, enough local families volunteered to host all the brilliant youths. In the past, the number of guest homes sometimes fell short, and some of the visitors slept on cots and sleeping bags at local churches. They're adventurous teens and don't mind this makeshift camp-in but it's better if friendly hosts give them a more personal welcome for their stay.

Which of the following topics would the next paragraph in this passage most likely cover?

60% Answer Correctly

	The story of a time when one of the students stole from his host family.
	Instructions for how local families can enroll their children in a similar program.
	Instructions for how local families can volunteer to become hosts.
	An overview of what the student's science training will cover.

Solution

The author of this passage is painting a positive picture of the students and outlining their need for local host families. Although the next paragraph could be about the student's training, history of crime, or how local children can attend camps overseas the most likely next topic would be instructions for how local families can volunteer to become hosts.

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

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

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 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.
	The natural areas of Los Angeles County are one of the biggest attractions for visitors.
	The Department of Parks and Recreation focuses its efforts entirely on recreational activities.

Solution

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

On this date in 1776, rebellious colonials launched the first modern democracy, an experiment in government controlled by the people themselves. America succeeded so well that virtually the entire world later adopted democracy with its guarantee of personal rights.

Based on this paragraph, which of the following statements about the author's beliefs is false?

59% Answer Correctly

	Democracy is the most noble form of government.
	Virtually the entire world has adopted democracy.
	America is the first modern democracy.
	Democracy guarantees personal rights.

Solution

This question is asking which of these statements is false given what the author states in the paragraph not whether or not the author is correct or incorrect in those beliefs or what additional beliefs he or she is likely to have. Although you might infer that the author thinks democracy is the most noble form of government, that was not specifically mentioned in the article.

A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its members. Profits are either reinvested for infrastructure or distributed to members in the form of "patronage" or "capital credits", which are essentially dividends paid on a member's investment into the cooperative. Each customer is a member and owner of the business with an equal say as every other member of the cooperative, unlike investor-owned utilities where the amount of say is governed by the number of shares held.

A utility cooperative is most similar to which of the following types of organizations?

77% Answer Correctly

	a monarchy
	a dictatorship
	a partnership
	a military organization

Solution

Similar to a partnership, in a utility cooperative the members have a say in how the cooperative is run. In the other types of organizations all members do not share in the decision making.