ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 737964 Results

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1
A rule change was enacted before the 1974 National Football League (NFL) season to add one sudden death overtime period (15 minutes) to all preseason and regular season games. If no team scored in this period, the game would result in a tie. This rule was enacted to decrease the number of tie games. The first ever regular season overtime, a September 22 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos, ended in a 35-35 draw. It was not until November 10, when the New York Jets defeated the New York Giants, 26-20, that an overtime game would produce a winner.
Based on this information, which of the following statements is accurate?
50% Answer Correctly
The number of ties have been reduced after this rule change.
The number of ties have increased after this rule change.
The number of ties have stayed the same after this rule change.
There's not enough information to determine if this rule change impacted the number of ties.
Solution
Without knowing how many ties occurred in pre-1974 NFL seasons we can't determine if the number of ties in 1974 was more than, less than, or the same as in past years.
2
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:
77% Answer Correctly
A store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price.
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.
Price violation cases are automatically turned over to the appropriate jurisdiction’s attorney office.
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."
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:
55% Answer Correctly
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.
The County has boasted the largest public golf course system since 1944.
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.
4
Water polo, or water ball, is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water (using a sort of kicking motion known as "eggbeater kick"), players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing the ball into a net defended by a goalie. "Man-up" (or "power play") situations occur frequently. Water polo, therefore, has strong similarities to the land-based game of team handball.
Which of the following is not a similarity between water polo and team handball?
64% Answer Correctly
Power play situations occur frequently.
Both sports feature passing.
Goals are scored by throwing the ball into a net defended by a goalie.
Both sports feature the "eggbeater kick".
Solution
The "eggbeater kick" is used in water polo when treading water. Treading water would not be necessary in the land-based game of team handball.
5
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:
52% Answer Correctly
Being flexible.
Complying with the requests or desires of others.
Being submissive.
Giving way under pressure.