ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 350509 Results

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"In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." - Desiderius Erasmus

What does this proverb mean?

61% Answer Correctly

	It is more advantageous to be able to see, even a little bit, than to be blind.
	Even someone with minor ability is considered special by those with no ability at all.
	Someone who can see will be able to take advantage of others who cannot see.
	It would be easy for someone who can see to become king in a land of people who cannot see.

A rule change was enacted before the 1974 National Football League (NFL) season to add one sudden death overtime period (15 minutes) to all preseason and regular season games. If no team scored in this period, the game would result in a tie. This rule was enacted to decrease the number of tie games. The first ever regular season overtime, a September 22 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos, ended in a 35-35 draw. It was not until November 10, when the New York Jets defeated the New York Giants, 26-20, that an overtime game would produce a winner.

Based on this information, which of the following statements is accurate?

50% Answer Correctly

	There's not enough information to determine if this rule change impacted the number of ties.
	The number of ties have increased after this rule change.
	The number of ties have been reduced after this rule change.
	The number of ties have stayed the same after this rule change.

Solution

Without knowing how many ties occurred in pre-1974 NFL seasons we can't determine if the number of ties in 1974 was more than, less than, or the same as in past years.

Speed skating is a competitive form of ice skating in which the competitors race each other in traveling a certain distance on skates. Types of speed skating are long track speed skating, short track speed skating, and marathon speed skating. Short track speed skating takes place on a smaller rink, normally the size of an ice hockey rink. Distances are shorter than in long track racing, with the longest Olympic race being 3000 meters. Races are usually held as knockouts, with the best two in heats of four or five qualifying for the final race, where medals are awarded. Disqualifications and falls are not uncommon. The sport originates from pack-style events held in North America and was officially sanctioned in the 1970s, becoming an Olympic sport in 1992. Although this form of speed skating is newer, it is growing faster than long track speed skating, largely because short track can be done on an ice hockey rink rather than a long-track oval.

What does the author cite as the reason that short track speed skating is growing faster than long-track speed skating?

64% Answer Correctly

	Short track speed skating is newer and appeals to younger skaters.
	Short track speed skating is more exiting because of the shorter tracks and knockout race format.
	Short track speed skating is more exiting due to frequent disqualifications and falls.
	Short track speed skating can be played in a more accessible venue.

Solution

The author states that short track speed skating is growing faster than long track speed skating "largely because short track can be done on an ice hockey rink rather than a long-track oval" which implies that the ability to be played in a more accessible venue is fueling its growth.

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

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

Solution

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

The Mayan languages form a language family spoken in Mesoamerica and northern Central America. Mayan languages are spoken by at least 6 million indigenous Maya, primarily in Guatemala, Mexico, Belize and Honduras. In 1996, Guatemala formally recognized 21 Mayan languages by name, and Mexico recognizes eight more. The Mayan language family is one of the best documented and most studied in the Americas. Modern Mayan languages descend from Proto-Mayan, a language thought to have been spoken at least 5,000 years ago.

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

75% Answer Correctly

	Mayan languages are mainly spoken in South America.
	Not much is known about the Mayan language family.
	The Mayan language family is well documented.
	Proto-Mayan is a modern variation of Mayan.