ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 982154 Results

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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:
62% Answer Correctly
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.
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.
Solution
The passage states that many Program activities are "specifically directed toward communities with children at high risk of under-immunization."
2
The Scientific Services Bureau operates one of the largest full-service crime laboratories in the United States. A staff of 198 members provides forensic science support to all Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies, except the Los Angeles Police Department. Approximately one half of the nearly 70,000 cases submitted annually to the Crime Lab is from Sheriff's Department investigators , while the remainder is from local, state, and federal agencies. Since 1989 the Scientific Services Bureau has been an accredited laboratory through the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB).
According to this passage:
47% Answer Correctly
The number of cases the crime lab received increased after it received its accreditation.
The Bureau initiated its operation in 1989.
The crime lab is the largest lab of its kind in the country.
The crime lab is capable of performing all required forensic lab analysis.
Solution
The passage states that the Bureau operates a "full-service" crime lab.
3
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."
4
On this date in 1776, rebellious colonials launched the first modern democracy, an experiment in government controlled by the people themselves. America succeeded so well that virtually the entire world later adopted democracy with its guarantee of personal rights.
Based on this paragraph, which of the following statements about the author's beliefs is false?
59% Answer Correctly
Virtually the entire world has adopted democracy.
Democracy is the most noble form of government.
Democracy guarantees personal rights.
America is the first modern democracy.
Solution
This question is asking which of these statements is false given what the author states in the paragraph not whether or not the author is correct or incorrect in those beliefs or what additional beliefs he or she is likely to have. Although you might infer that the author thinks democracy is the most noble form of government, that was not specifically mentioned in the article.
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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?
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It prefers an urban habitat.
It is found primarily in Central America.
It prefers a habitat with high altitude.
It prefers a wet habitat.