ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 46868 Results

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The South Shore Estuary is an estuary located along the south shore of Long Island, between the mainland and the outer barrier islands, in eastern New York state. It stretches for over 70 miles (110 km) from West Bay in Nassau County to the Shinnecock Bay in Suffolk County.
According to this passage where is the South Shore Estuary located?
62% Answer Correctly
Off the coast of Long Island
The south shore of Manhattan
West Nassau County
Eastern New York state

2
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
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.
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."

3
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.

4
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:
62% Answer Correctly
Specialized outreach services to populations in rural parts of the County are a valued service.
The need to be immunized is less important for un-immunized adults than it is for un-immunized children.
The County Immunization Program operates as an independent agency providing immunization services.
Children considered high risk are a special concern for the County Immunization Program.

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

5
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 fuel
the weight of the ship
the weight of provisions
the weight of cargo

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.