ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 262822 Results

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An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a merchant ship designed for the bulk transport of oil. There are two basic types of oil tankers: the crude tanker and the product tanker. Crude tankers move large quantities of unrefined crude oil from its point of extraction to refineries. Product tankers, generally much smaller, are designed to move petrochemicals from refineries to points near consuming markets.
What is the primary difference between crude tankers and product tankers?
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The product tanker carries refined oil products while the crude tanker carries unrefined oil.
The product tanker carries oil to refineries while the crude tanker carries oil from refineries.
The product tanker is small while the crude tanker is large.
The product tanker carries consumer goods while the crude tanker carries industrial goods.
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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:
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The department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.
The County has boasted the largest public golf course system since 1944.
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.
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USS Gilliam (APA-57), named for Gilliam County in Oregon, was the lead ship in the her class of attack transports serving in the United States Navy during World War II. She was launched 28 March 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs. A. O. Williams of Wilmington; acquired 31 July 1944; and commissioned 1 August 1944, Comdr. H. B. Olsen in command.
The best title for this selection is:
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H. B. Olsen's first command
The launch of the USS Gilliam
A short history of the USS Gilliam
The pride of Gilliam County Oregon
Solution
Although each of these titles might be true, the main focus of the passage is a short account of the launch of the USS Gilliam.
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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?
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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.
The Democratic Party is a major political party in the United States.
Solution
The passage states that the Republican Party dominated politics nationally from 1860 to 1932 which includes the period after the Civil War.
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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:
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Practicality and present problem solving.
Reflection and learning from the past.
Describing and understanding the nature of reality.
Imagination and planning for the future.
Solution
According to this passage, pragmatists focus on present problem solving and the practical uses of philosophy.