ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 746418 Results

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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 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?

78% Answer Correctly

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

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 crime lab is the largest lab of its kind in the country.
	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 Bureau initiated its operation in 1989.

Solution

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

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 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.
	The learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department.

Solution

The passage states that the Education Department’s programs and resources are "designed to extend the museum experience."

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.