ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 971873 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1
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.
Proposition 99/AB75 added more regulations to the tobacco tax initiative.
Television advertisements discussing health concerns related to smoking could be an example of a TCP 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.
2
The Republican Party, also commonly called the GOP (for "Grand Old Party"), is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, the other being the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery activists in 1854, it dominated politics nationally for most of the period from 1860 to 1932. There have been 18 Republican presidents, the first being Abraham Lincoln, serving from 1861 to 1865, and the most recent being Donald Trump who began serving in 2017.
Based on this passage, which of the following statements is not true?
67% Answer Correctly
Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican president.
The Republican Party lost national political influence after the Civil War.
The Republican Party was formed by people opposed to slavery.
The Democratic Party is a major political party in the United States.
Solution
The passage states that the Republican Party dominated politics nationally from 1860 to 1932 which includes the period after the Civil War.
3
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:
59% Answer Correctly
Imagination and planning for the future.
Practicality and present problem solving.
Reflection and learning from the past.
Describing and understanding the nature of reality.
Solution
According to this passage, pragmatists focus on present problem solving and the practical uses of philosophy.
4
"Democracy's real test lies in its respect for minority opinions." - Ellery Sedgwick
Showing respect for a minority opinion _______________ democracy.
67% Answer Correctly
validates
challenges
invalidates
undermines
Solution
If democracy's test is whether or not it respects minority opinions then showing respect for a minority opinion is positive and validates democracy. Each of the other answers paints showing respect for minority opinion negatively.
5
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:
52% Answer Correctly
Giving way under pressure.
Being submissive.
Being flexible.
Complying with the requests or desires of others.