ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 611607 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	2.81
Score	0%	56%

Review

The Los Angeles County Tobacco Control Program (TCP) is part of the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in the Department of Health Services. It was established as a result of the tobacco tax initiative of 1988, Proposition 99/AB75, in December of 1989. The goal of TCP is to establish policies, health services, public education, and media conditions that support the reduction of tobacco use in Los Angeles County and the associated disease, disability, and mortality.

From the passage, it can be inferred that:

49% Answer Correctly

	The regulation of the production of tobacco products is covered by the TCP.
	Television advertisements discussing health concerns related to smoking could be an example of a TCP initiative.
	Proposition 99/AB75 added more regulations to the tobacco tax initiative.
	The tobacco tax initiative was a measure to reduce taxes on tobacco products.

Solution

The passage states that the goal of TCP is to establish media conditions that support the reduction of tobacco use and associated disease, disability, and mortality.

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 County has boasted the largest public golf course system since 1944.
	The Department of Parks and Recreation focuses its efforts entirely on recreational activities.
	The natural areas of Los Angeles County are one of the biggest attractions for visitors.
	The department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.

Solution

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

The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the United States government. The stated mission of the Peace Corps includes three goals: providing technical assistance; helping people outside the United States to understand American culture; and helping Americans to understand the cultures of other countries.

Which of the following activities would not fit the stated goals of the Peace Corps?

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	Organizing a foreign exchange program for an American high school.
	Teaching English to local business owners in Croatia.
	Organizing a protest against unfair labor laws in Bangladesh.
	Setting up a computer network for an elementary school in Taiwan.

Solution

Engaging in local politics does not fit the stated mission of the Peace Corps.

The Scientific Services Bureau operates one of the largest full-service crime laboratories in the United States. A staff of 198 members provides forensic science support to all Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies, except the Los Angeles Police Department. Approximately one half of the nearly 70,000 cases submitted annually to the Crime Lab is from Sheriff's Department investigators , while the remainder is from local, state, and federal agencies. Since 1989 the Scientific Services Bureau has been an accredited laboratory through the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB).

According to this passage:

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	The Bureau initiated its operation in 1989.
	The number of cases the crime lab received increased after it received its accreditation.
	The crime lab is capable of performing all required forensic lab analysis.
	The crime lab is the largest lab of its kind in the country.

Solution

The passage states that the Bureau operates a "full-service" crime lab.

The 1980 New York Mets season was the 19th regular season for the Mets, who played home games at Shea Stadium. Led by manager Joe Torre, the team had a 67-95 record, yielding a 5th place finish in the National League East.

In the context of this paragraph, the word "yielding" most closely means:

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	Complying with the requests or desires of others.
	Being submissive.
	Being flexible.
	Giving way under pressure.