ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 449760 Results

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Los Angeles County Immunization Program efforts are targeted primarily toward pediatric and adolescent immunizations , with some adult immunization activities. Although this Program serves the entire County population, many activities are specifically directed toward communities with children at high risk of under-immunization. The Immunization Program partners with other organizations to provide outreach and immunization services in pockets of need areas , which are defined as those areas with large numbers of un-immunized and under-immunized children.

According to this passage:

61% Answer Correctly

	Children considered high risk are a special concern for the County Immunization Program.
	The need to be immunized is less important for un-immunized adults than it is for un-immunized children.
	Specialized outreach services to populations in rural parts of the County are a valued service.
	The County Immunization Program operates as an independent agency providing immunization services.

Solution

The passage states that many Program activities are "specifically directed toward communities with children at high risk of under-immunization."

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

	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.
	Auditing is the only method the Grand Jury uses during an investigation of a department .
	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.

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?

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

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.

Deadweight tonnage is a measure of how much weight a ship is carrying or can safely carry. It is the sum of the weights of cargo, fuel, fresh water, ballast water, provisions, passengers, and crew.

Which of the following does not go into the calculation of deadweight tonnage?

84% Answer Correctly

	the weight of cargo
	the weight of fuel
	the weight of the ship
	the weight of provisions

Solution

According to this passage, deadweight tonnage is a measure of how much weight a ship is carrying or can carry and does not include the weight of the ship.

The title Grandmaster is awarded to chess players by the world chess organization FIDE. Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. Once achieved, the title is held for life.

According to this passage, which of the following is true:

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	World Champion is a title that is held for life.
	World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.
	The title World Champion is awarded by the world chess organization FIDE.
	Grandmaster is a higher title than World Champion.

Solution

The passage says that apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title that a chess player can attain. That indicates World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.