ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 763227 Results

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Conan of Aquilonia is a collection of four linked fantasy short stories written by L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter featuring Robert E. Howard's seminal sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian. The stories were originally published in Fantastic for August 1972, July 1973, July 1974, and February, 1975. The collected stories were intended for book publication by Lancer Books, but this edition never appeared due to Lancer's bankruptcy. The first book edition was issued in paperback by Ace Books in May 1977 and the first British edition was published by Sphere Books in October 1978.

Which publication did not publish content from this series of short stories?

78% Answer Correctly

	Fantastic
	Sphere Books
	Lancer Books
	Ace Books

Solution

The Lancer Books edition of Conan of Aquilonia never appeared due to Lancer's bankruptcy.

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 tobacco tax initiative was a measure to reduce taxes on tobacco products.
	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 regulation of the production of tobacco products is covered by the TCP.

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.

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

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

Solution

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

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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	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.
	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.

Solution

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

The title Grandmaster is awarded to chess players by the world chess organization FIDE. Apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title a chess player can attain. Once achieved, the title is held for life.

According to this passage, which of the following is true:

43% Answer Correctly

	World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.
	World Champion is a title that is held for life.
	The title World Champion is awarded by the world chess organization FIDE.
	Grandmaster is a higher title than World Champion.

Solution

The passage says that apart from World Champion, Grandmaster is the highest title that a chess player can attain. That indicates World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.