asvab practice questions

square root 27/3=

3

A 3-yard-long ribbon was used to trim four dresses. Each dress used the same amount of ribbon. How much ribbon was used for each dress?

3/4 Yard

Vanda put some water in the freezer. When she removed it, the water's temperature was 0°C. Leaving it out will raise the temperature 4°F each hour. At this rate, when will the water's temperature be 52°F?

5 hours

The volume of the brick is 8, 3, 4

96

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:

Children considered high risk are a special concern for the County Immunization Program.

Which of the following is measured using an ohmmeter?

resistance

Unpretentious most nearly means?

simple

When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is called?

regeneration

Quiver most nearly means

shake

If x - y ≠ 0, then (x² - y²)(x - y) =

x + y

The ratio 36 : 12 is the same as

3:1

Debra and Ian shared in a $1,000,000 estate. If Ian received $125,000, and Debra the rest, what fraction of the estate did Debra receive?

5/8

we will long remember our perilous journey

hazardous

Decry most nearly means

disparage

the tympanic membranes are also known as the?

ear drums

Rhapsody most nearly mean?

ecstasy

choking is presented by the

epiglottis covering the voice box

Nurture most nearly means?

foster

The word irate most nearly means

furious

When a football is thrown upwards in the air, what causes it to arc back towards the ground?

gravity

Perilous most nearly means

hazardous

Animals that feed exclusively on plants are called______.

herbivores

Which handsaw should be used to make a rough cut with the grain in a thick board?

ripsaw

what is the symbol for hydroxx ion?

OH-

In chemistry, to be classified as an organic substance, a substance must contain what?

carbon atoms

100° C is equal to

212° F

Inauspicious most nearly means?

ominous

The spiral grove around the shaft of a screw is called the

thread

The price of salmon at a fish market is $5.40 per pound. This is 150% of its cost at a supermarket. How much would it cost per pound at the supermarket?

$3.60

Jerry walked a dog from 6:40am to 7:30pm one day. If he was paid at the rate of 6$ per hour, how much did he earn that day?

$5.00

A motorcycle cost $7,250. If it depreciates by 12% per year, how much will it be worth after one year?

$6,380

The current in the 2-ohm resistor is

1 amp

In the pulley system below, how fast does pulley D rotate, if pulley A rotates at 100 rpm?

12.5 rpm

If the population of a certain city increased 25% in two years, the new population was what percent of the old?

125%

The pet store had 6 puppies selling for $104 each and 12 kittens selling for $24 each. Today, only 2 puppies and 8 kittens were left. In dollar terms, what was the ratio of sales of puppies to kittens?

13 to 3 or 13:3

If the tire of a car rotates at a constant speed of 552 times in one minute, how many times will the tire rotate in half-an-hour?

16,560

In which direction does friction act on this skier?

D. behind him

Which shelf will support the most weight?

D. chain and under support

What type of gear arrangement is this?

worm and wheel

A faucet gives 20 gallons of water in 5 seconds. How many gallons does it give in 7 seconds?

28

circumference of a circle is 20 cm. What is the approximate radius of the circle?

3.2 cm

How many feet of chain fence are necessary to enclose a dog pen that is square and has an area of 64 square feet?

32 ft

Where does combustion take place?

6

Joan is taking an admissions examination. If she has to get at least 40 of the 60 questions right to pass, what percent of the questions does she need to answer right?

66 2/3%

One in every 9 people in a town vote for party A. All others vote for party B. How many people vote for party B in a town of 810?

720

Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called?

A satellite

The Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures Department routinely conducts price verification inspections at retail locations to confirm that prices charged to consumers are the same as those posted or advertised. On a typical visit to a store, the inspector will select up to 15 items and then take them to the check stand for payment. When the items' bar codes are scanned at the register, the price showing at the register must match what is posted on the shelf or advertised. If the prices do not match, the store will receive a notice of violation and the case may be turned over to the District Attorney's Office or local city attorney for prosecution. According to this passage:

A store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price.

Why does the intake valve open on this pump when the piston goes down?

Air pressure at X is greater than air pressure at Y

The eastern part of Texas will ambush the senses of all who enter it with preconceptions of sand and cacti around every bend. It has a look and atmosphere that does not fit the boots-and-saddle image of the state. The author implies that the look and atmosphere of east Texas does NOT resemble that of the

desert

To make a wide groove in a board with a table saw, what type of blade would you use?

Dado

What is commonly used in a circuit in which the flow of electricity needs to pass easily in one direction but not the opposite direction?

Diode

The South Shore Estuary is an estuary located along the south shore of Long Island, between the mainland and the outer barrier islands, in eastern New York state. It stretches for over 70 miles (110 km) from West Bay in Nassau County to the Shinnecock Bay in Suffolk County. According to this passage where is the South Shore Estuary located?

Eastern New York state

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.

His predictions have come true once already

which element does not contain any neutrons?

Hydrogen

Which type of saw is BEST used for cutting small, often awkward features in building materials such as drywall?

Keyhole saw

The principle gas in the earth's atmosphere is

Nitrogen

The clamp shown is called a

Parallel clamp

What does the following image represent?

Rheostat

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. The ACC operates six animal shelters serving all unincorporated County areas and 50 contract cities. The ACC covers more than 3,200 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south; as far east as the border of San Bernardino County and west all the way to Thousand Oaks. The ACC provides animal control and rescue services 24 hours a day, seven days a week in our service area. According to this passage:

The ACC provides control and rescue services for some cities.

The main function of the Civil Grand Jury is to investigate county, city, and joint - power agencies. This is a significant civil function. The Grand Jury acts in a watchdog capacity by examining carefully and completely the operations of various government agencies with in Los Angeles County. The Civil Grand Jury cannot investigate state or federal agencies, which lie outside their jurisdiction. Part of the investigation of governmental agencies includes the ability to audit operations, accounts, and records of officers and departments within the agency under investigation. The Civil Grand Jury is further charged with investigating individual complaints from citizens. By statute the Grand Jury is required to inquire regarding the conditions and management of all public prisons within the County of Los Angeles. According to this passage:

The Grand Jury monitors and investigates the operations of local government agencies in Los Angeles County.

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:

The department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.

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:

The learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department.

What role does the coil wire play in an ignition system?

Transmits voltage from the coil winding to the distributor cap

What is a vector quantity?

a quantity that has both magnitude and direction

Which of the following will NOT occur from setting a spark plug gap wider?

a smaller weaker spark

which of the following reactions produce a chemical change?

adding salt into hot water

What does the abbreviation AC stand for?

alternating current

His record provides no reason for apprehension

anxiety

Plants are autotrophs, meaning that they?

are able to create their own food

A thin transparent layer of oxide protects the metal titanium against corrosion. The same thin layer attracts artists interested in making their art with the help of technology. By using heat or electricity, an artist can thicken the oxide layer and thereby turn the metal a range of vivid colors. According to the passage, some artists work with titanium because it

can assume a variety of colors

A thin transparent layer of oxide protects the metal titanium against corrosion. The same thin layer attracts artists interested in making their art with the help of technology. By using heat or electricity, an artist can thicken the oxide layer and thereby turn the metal a range of vivid colors. According to the passage, some artists work with titanium because it...

can assume a variety of colors.

Extending the reach of this crane will shift its...

center of gravity

Shock absorbers on a car connect the axle to the

chassis

Mandate most nearly means?

command

The orientation of a large expanse of glass in a house is important. Improperly positioned, it can cost precious fuel dollars, whereas good orientation can minimize heat lost in the winter and gained in the summer. The best direction to face is south, to make good use of solar energy. Since the sun is low in the southern sky during the winter, orienting any glass in that direction will allow light to shine through and help heat the home. During the summer, the sun is higher in the sky, and an overhang from the roof will shield the glass from direct sunlight. According to the passage, large expanses of glass should be positioned to

control heat gain and loss.

The radiator on a car is part of the

cooling system

Air is less dense than water because

its molecules are further apart

Wilted most nearly means

limp

Salt helps to melt ice because it

lowers the temperature at which water freezes

c - clamp

open capacity

Sanding blocks are used to

prevent high spots and ridges on sanded surfaces.

Antagonize most nearly means

provoke

the chemical formula of a compound describes the elements the compound contains when the?

ratio of elements in the compound

Ohio started the month of July with its pedal to the metal. The Buckeye State became the 34th state to adopt the 70 miles-an-hour speed limit. Drivers can now do up to 70 on more than 570 of Ohio's 1,332 miles of interstate highway. Congress repealed the 55 mph national limit in 1995. Despite predictions of calamity and carnage on the highways, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in October 1998 that "the traffic death rate dropped to a record low level in 1997". That pattern has continued since then. You can infer from this paragraph that higher speed limits _______________ the traffic death rate.

reduce

Because solid state diodes have no filament, they

require less operating power

On Monday, after a long quarter-century, West Virginians said goodbye to their state's 6 percent food tax. Now to see what, if any, business we've been missing. In 1989, retailers warned that sales in West Virginia would go down if legislators imposed a 6 percent tax on food. "Whatever they put on would be passed on to the consumer," Charles Forth, who owned supermarkets in both West Virginia and Ohio, told the newspaper in February 1989. "Six percent is $6 on $100. That will make a difference when people are already hurting and trying to make ends meet." It's a lot easier to drive customers away than to win them back, a fact legislators should bear in mind when it comes to taxation. The author is _______________ that eliminating the 6 percent food tax will bring customers back to West Virginia stores.

skeptical

Cursory most nearly means?

superficial

machphersons struts are a type of

suspension

If a car is driven mostly in a city so that the spark plug tip never gets hot enough to burn off excess carbon in the cylinder, then

the tip should be pushed farther into the cylinder

They returned to the beach, where blankets spotted the slope to the water. An advancing wall of clouds, black and gray, darkening the expanse of ground beneath, approached from the west. To the east and above them, the sky remained clear, the sun warm, as if collaborating in the deception. The "deception" referred to in the passage is that

there is no storm approaching.

Embody most nearly means?

to exemplify

Abate most nearly means?

to lessen or diminish

In which department of a hardware store would you typically find tsp

trisodium phosphate - paint section

The filament in an electric light bulb is made from?

tungsten

Awe most nearly means?

veneration

When scientists measure a liquid's resistance to flow, they are measuring the liquid's

viscosity

when scientist are measuring the liquids resistance to flow they are measuring the

viscosity

Which of the following are NOT decomposers?

vultures

Admonition most nearly means

warning

Admonition most nearly means?

warning