ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test 992807 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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Practicality and present problem solving.
Imagination and planning for the future.
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.
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The Criminal Grand Jury of Los Angeles County attends hearings brought by the District Attorney’s Office . The objective of this jury is to determine, on the basis of evidence presented by the District Attorney’s Office, whether certain persons should be charged with crimes an d required to stand trial in Superior Court. The Criminal Grand Jury is an accusatory body and not a trial jury; therefore, the burden of proof is much lower. Specifically, the Criminal Grand Jury must decide if there is a strong suspicion the individual committed the alleged crime.
According to this passage:
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The District Attorney presents its case to the Criminal Grand Jury in Superior Court.
The Criminal Grand Jury is responsible for deciding if the alleged perpetrator of a crime should stand trial.
The burden of proof is held to a stricter standard during the review of evidence.
When a strong suspicion is determined, the Grand Jury recommends the charged individuals punishment.
Solution
The passage states that the Criminal Grand Jury weighs evidence to determine whether certain persons should be required to stand trial in the Superior Court.
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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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The learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department.
Educational opportunities are restricted to the museum’s permanent collection.
The Education Department of the County Museum o f Art targets its educational materials to children.
Retired teachers serve as program designers and instructors at the museum.
Solution
The passage states that the Education Department’s programs and resources are "designed to extend the museum experience."
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"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door." - Emma Lazarus, inscription for the Statue of Liberty
In the context of this paragraph the word "teeming" means:
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overflowing
alone
homeless
foreign
Solution
In this quotation, "teeming" is closest in meaning to overflowing.
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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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World Champion is a title that is held for life.
Grandmaster is a higher title than World Champion.
The title World Champion is awarded by the world chess organization FIDE.
World Champion is a higher title than Grandmaster.
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.