ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 74475 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	2.93
Score	0%	59%

Review

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:

83% Answer Correctly

	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."

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 first book was a best seller.
	His predictions have come true once already.
	He's a published author.

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.

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:

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

Solution

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

USS Gilliam (APA-57), named for Gilliam County in Oregon, was the lead ship in the her class of attack transports serving in the United States Navy during World War II. She was launched 28 March 1944 under a Maritime Commission contract by the Consolidated Steel Corporation, Wilmington, California; sponsored by Mrs. A. O. Williams of Wilmington; acquired 31 July 1944; and commissioned 1 August 1944, Comdr. H. B. Olsen in command.

The best title for this selection is:

53% Answer Correctly

	A short history of the USS Gilliam
	The pride of Gilliam County Oregon
	H. B. Olsen's first command
	The launch of the USS Gilliam

Solution

Although each of these titles might be true, the main focus of the passage is a short account of the launch of the USS Gilliam.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. The ACC operates six animal shelters serving all unincorporated County areas and 50 contract cities. The ACC covers more than 3,200 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south; as far east as the border of San Bernardino County and west all the way to Thousand Oaks. The ACC provides animal control and rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week in our service area.

According to this passage:

34% Answer Correctly

	The ACC provides control and rescue services for some cities.
	Services are provided to any city or unincorporated area within the 3,200 miles covered by the Agency.
	The ACC handles only domestic animals.
	Animal Care and Control operates within and outside of Los Angeles County.

Solution

The passage states that the ACC serves 50 contract cities within Los Angeles County, not any city, and does not state that the ACC handles only domestic animals.