ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 795339 Results

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An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a merchant ship designed for the bulk transport of oil. There are two basic types of oil tankers: the crude tanker and the product tanker. Crude tankers move large quantities of unrefined crude oil from its point of extraction to refineries. Product tankers, generally much smaller, are designed to move petrochemicals from refineries to points near consuming markets.
What is the primary difference between crude tankers and product tankers?
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The product tanker carries oil to refineries while the crude tanker carries oil from refineries.
The product tanker is small while the crude tanker is large.
The product tanker carries refined oil products while the crude tanker carries unrefined oil.
The product tanker carries consumer goods while the crude tanker carries industrial goods.
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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:
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The launch of the USS Gilliam
A short history of the USS Gilliam
The pride of Gilliam County Oregon
H. B. Olsen's first command
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.
3
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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Being submissive.
Complying with the requests or desires of others.
Giving way under pressure.
Being flexible.
4
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:
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The title World Champion is awarded by the world chess organization FIDE.
World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.
World Champion is a title that is held for life.
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.
5
Los Angeles County Immunization Program efforts are targeted primarily toward pediatric and adolescent immunizations , with some adult immunization activities. Although this Program serves the entire County population, many activities are specifically directed toward communities with children at high risk of under-immunization. The Immunization Program partners with other organizations to provide outreach and immunization services in pockets of need areas , which are defined as those areas with large numbers of un-immunized and under-immunized children.
According to this passage:
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Children considered high risk are a special concern for the County Immunization Program.
The need to be immunized is less important for un-immunized adults than it is for un-immunized children.
Specialized outreach services to populations in rural parts of the County are a valued service.
The County Immunization Program operates as an independent agency providing immunization services.
Solution
The passage states that many Program activities are "specifically directed toward communities with children at high risk of under-immunization."