ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 932403 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.14
Score	0%	63%

Review

Since 1944, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has been meeting the diverse needs of not only residents, but also visitors from around the world. With over 63,000 acres of parks, gardens, lakes, trails, natural areas, and the world's largest public golf course system, the Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to providing the public with social, cultural, and recreational activities to enjoy the whole year.

According to this passage:

55% Answer Correctly

	The County has boasted the largest public golf course system since 1944.
	The natural areas of Los Angeles County are one of the biggest attractions for visitors.
	The department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.
	The Department of Parks and Recreation focuses its efforts entirely on recreational activities.

Solution

The passage states that Department meets the diverse needs of both residents and visitors.

The Urnero (Leptodactylus latinasus) is a species of frog in the Leptodactylidae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrub land, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, and ponds.

What can you conclude about the Urnero?

74% Answer Correctly

	It prefers an urban habitat.
	It prefers a wet habitat.
	It prefers a habitat with high altitude.
	It is found primarily in Central America.

Balluta Bay is a bay on the northeast coast of Malta within St. Julian's. It is a popular recreation spot used for swimming, diving, and water sports, with a triangular pjazza surrounded by cafes and shaded by Judas trees.

Its skyline is dominated by the neo-gothic Carmelite Parish Church and the stunning art nouveau Balluta Buildings, which are apartment buildings on the eastern shore, as well as a cluster of terraced townhouses in the local variant of Georgian-style architecture. The south shore of Balluta Bay features Le Meridien St. Julian's Hotel, built on the grounds surrounding the 18th century Villa Cassar Torregiani.

In what type of publication would you be most likely to find the above passage?

71% Answer Correctly

	In a real estate ad.
	In a magazine devoted to water sports.
	In a book about historic buildings in Malta.
	In a travel guide to Malta.

Solution

Although this passage could be in any of these publications, the wide range of topics it covers makes it most likely that it's in a travel guide to Malta.

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.
	Experienced Reserve Deputies supervise new volunteer Reserve Deputies.
	Reserve Deputies are able to act independently on the job once they have successfully passed all training requirements.

Solution

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

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

	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.