ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 48710 Results

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Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.01
Score	0%	60%

Review

The Marion County Board of Supervisors has appointed a newly established Workforce Investment Board (WIB) , which will implement the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. WIB’s mandate is to provide key policy decisions affecting the local workforce development system, and to identify and certify the areas within Marion County where WorkSource Texas Centers are located to be designated as Workforce Investment Areas.

According to this passage:

51% Answer Correctly

	County Board of Supervisors passed the Workforce Investment Act.
	The Workforce Investment Act will put into practice the Workforce Investment Board.
	WorkSource Texas Centers are unique to areas within Marion County.
	WIB is chiefly responsible for providing decisions related to policy.

Solution

The passage states that the WIB is mandated to "provide key policy decisions".

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

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

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:

55% Answer Correctly

	The department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.
	The Department of Parks and Recreation focuses its efforts entirely on recreational activities.
	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.

Solution

The passage states that Department meets the diverse needs of both residents and visitors.

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 County Immunization Program operates as an independent agency providing immunization services.
	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.

Solution

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

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?

59% Answer Correctly

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

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.