ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 813833 Results

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Pragmatism is a philosophical tradition that began in the United States around 1870. Pragmatism is a rejection of the idea that the function of thought is to describe, represent, or mirror reality. Instead, pragmatists develop their philosophy around the idea that the function of thought is as a instrument or tool for prediction, action, and problem solving. Pragmatists contend that most philosophical topics - such as the nature of knowledge, language, concepts, meaning, belief, and science - are all best viewed in terms of their practical uses and successes rather than in terms of representative accuracy.

Pragmatism would best be described as a philosophy that focuses on:

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	Describing and understanding the nature of reality.
	Imagination and planning for the future.
	Practicality and present problem solving.
	Reflection and learning from the past.

Solution

According to this passage, pragmatists focus on present problem solving and the practical uses of philosophy.

Reserve Deputy Probation Officers are deputized volunteers who have received special training in order to assist Probation staff in a wide range of supervised responsibilities, that include direct involvement with juvenile an d adult probationers. Reserve Deputies are highly motivated, skilled, and caring people who want to serve their community as a part of the Los Angeles County Probation Department. Reserve Deputies are not a replacement for or an alternative to paid staff, but are intended to be an enhancement to existing resources.

From the passage, it can be inferred that:

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	Direct interaction with probationers is the primary Duty of a Reserve Deputy.
	Members of the community who become Reserve Deputie s have a desire to give back to the community.
	Reserve Deputies are able to act independently on the job once they have successfully passed all training requirements.
	Experienced Reserve Deputies supervise new volunteer Reserve Deputies.

Solution

The passage states that Reserve Deputies are "people who want to serve their community."

"In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king." - Desiderius Erasmus

What does this proverb mean?

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	Even someone with minor ability is considered special by those with no ability at all.
	It is more advantageous to be able to see, even a little bit, than to be blind.
	Someone who can see will be able to take advantage of others who cannot see.
	It would be easy for someone who can see to become king in a land of people who cannot see.

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.
	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.
	The need to be immunized is less important for un-immunized adults than it is for un-immunized children.

Solution

The passage states that many Program activities are "specifically directed toward communities with children at high risk of under-immunization."

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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	His first book was a best seller.
	The U.S. is becoming more energy independent.
	He's a published author.
	His predictions have come true once already.

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.