ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 514095 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1
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:
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Retired teachers serve as program designers and instructors at the museum.
The learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department.
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."
2
The Criminal Grand Jury of Los Angeles County attends hearings brought by the District Attorney’s Office . The objective of this jury is to determine, on the basis of evidence presented by the District Attorney’s Office, whether certain persons should be charged with crimes an d required to stand trial in Superior Court. The Criminal Grand Jury is an accusatory body and not a trial jury; therefore, the burden of proof is much lower. Specifically, the Criminal Grand Jury must decide if there is a strong suspicion the individual committed the alleged crime.
According to this passage:
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When a strong suspicion is determined, the Grand Jury recommends the charged individuals punishment.
The District Attorney presents its case to the Criminal Grand Jury in Superior Court.
The Criminal Grand Jury is responsible for deciding if the alleged perpetrator of a crime should stand trial.
The burden of proof is held to a stricter standard during the review of evidence.
Solution
The passage states that the Criminal Grand Jury weighs evidence to determine whether certain persons should be required to stand trial in the Superior Court.
3
Six years ago, lawyer-banker-scholar Charles Morris wrote a prophetic book - 'Two-Trillion-Dollar Meltdown: Easy Money, High-Rollers and the Great Credit Crunch' - that foresaw the 2008 Great Recession before it clobbered America and the world. Now Morris has reversed course and sees good times ahead. His forthcoming book, 'Comeback,' predicts that surging U.S. energy independence will bring a buoyant rise in American manufacturing and jobs.
This passage implies that you should pay attention to Charles Morris because:
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The U.S. is becoming more energy independent.
His predictions have come true once already.
He's a published author.
His first book was a best seller.
Solution
This passage implies that because Charles Morris foresaw the 2008 Great Recession that his opinions about future economic events are credible and should be paid attention to.
4
The Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures Department routinely conducts price verification inspections at retail locations to confirm that prices charged to consumers are the same as those posted or advertised. On a typical visit to a store, the inspector will select up to 15 items and then take them to the check stand for payment. When the items’ bar codes are scanned at the register, the price showing at the register must match what is posted on the shelf or advertised. If the prices do not match, the store will receive a notice of violation and the case may be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office or local city attorney for prosecution.
According to this passage:
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A store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price.
Price violation cases are automatically turned over to the appropriate jurisdiction’s attorney office.
An inspector will usually find a pricing error when 15 items are being purchased.
An item costing less than the announced price will no t be considered a violation.
Solution
The passage states that a store will receive a violation if the price showing at the register does not "match what is posted on the shelf or advertised."
5
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:
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Auditing is the only method the Grand Jury uses during an investigation of a department .
The Civil Grand Jury is able to investigate any public sector agency within the County of Los Angeles.
Complaints filed by prisoners are not investigated by the Grand Jury.
The Grand Jury monitors and investigates the operations of local government agencies in Los Angeles County.
Solution
The passage states that the Grand Jury examines the operations of various government agencies within Los Angeles County.