ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 210898 Results

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"Democracy's real test lies in its respect for minority opinions." - Ellery Sedgwick

Showing respect for a minority opinion _______________ democracy.

67% Answer Correctly

	invalidates
	challenges
	undermines
	validates

Solution

If democracy's test is whether or not it respects minority opinions then showing respect for a minority opinion is positive and validates democracy. Each of the other answers paints showing respect for minority opinion negatively.

The Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures Department routinely conducts price verification inspections at retail locations to confirm that prices charged to consumers are the same as those posted or advertised. On a typical visit to a store, the inspector will select up to 15 items and then take them to the check stand for payment. When the items’ bar codes are scanned at the register, the price showing at the register must match what is posted on the shelf or advertised. If the prices do not match, the store will receive a notice of violation and the case may be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office or local city attorney for prosecution.

According to this passage:

77% Answer Correctly

	A store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price.
	An inspector will usually find a pricing error when 15 items are being purchased.
	An item costing less than the announced price will no t be considered a violation.
	Price violation cases are automatically turned over to the appropriate jurisdiction’s attorney office.

Solution

The passage states that a store will receive a violation if the price showing at the register does not "match what is posted on the shelf or advertised."

The main function of the Civil Grand Jury is to investigate county, city, and joint - power agencies. This is a significant civil function. The Grand Jury acts in a watchdog capacity by examining carefully and completely the operations of various government agencies with in Los Angeles County. The Civil Grand Jury cannot investigate state or federal agencies, which lie outside their jurisdiction. Part of the investigation of governmental agencies includes the ability to audit operations, accounts, and records of officers and departments within the agency under investigation. The Civil Grand Jury is further charged with investigating individual complaints from citizens. By statute the Grand Jury is required to inquire regarding the conditions and management of all public prisons within the County of Los Angeles.

According to this passage:

61% Answer Correctly

	Auditing is the only method the Grand Jury uses during an investigation of a department .
	The Civil Grand Jury is able to investigate any public sector agency within the County of Los Angeles.
	The Grand Jury monitors and investigates the operations of local government agencies in Los Angeles County.
	Complaints filed by prisoners are not investigated by the Grand Jury.

Solution

The passage states that the Grand Jury examines the operations of various government agencies within Los Angeles County.

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:

84% Answer Correctly

	Educational opportunities are restricted to the museum’s permanent collection.
	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.
	The Education Department of the County Museum o f Art targets its educational materials to children.

Solution

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

The Republican Party, also commonly called the GOP (for "Grand Old Party"), is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, the other being the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery activists in 1854, it dominated politics nationally for most of the period from 1860 to 1932. There have been 18 Republican presidents, the first being Abraham Lincoln, serving from 1861 to 1865, and the most recent being Donald Trump who began serving in 2017.

Based on this passage, which of the following statements is not true?

68% Answer Correctly

	The Democratic Party is a major political party in the United States.
	The Republican Party was formed by people opposed to slavery.
	The Republican Party lost national political influence after the Civil War.
	Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican president.

Solution

The passage states that the Republican Party dominated politics nationally from 1860 to 1932 which includes the period after the Civil War.