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Quiz Session - Attempts With Random Questions

ASVAB Exam Questions

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141.

Solve the following equation: 

|4 – (12 ÷ | 5-7 |)| 

  • 2

  • -4

  • 4

  • 0

Correct answer: 2

Solve the problem from the inside out by starting with the innermost absolute value signs.

 |4 – (12 ÷ | 5-7 |)| 

 Subtract 5 - 7.

 |4 – (12 ÷ | -2 |)| 

 The absolute value of -2 is 2.

 |4 – (12 ÷ 2)| 

 Perform the function within parentheses.

 |4 – 6| 

 Solve.

 | -2 |

 The absolute value of -2 is 2.

142.

Choose the option that best defines the word in italics.

Everyone seemed to adore the professor's quirk; he wore a different bowtie every day.

  • Characteristic

  • Voice

  • Lecture

  • Wardrobe

Correct answer: Characteristic

A quirk is a peculiar trait or way of doing something. A characteristic is a feature belonging to a person, so it matches the definition of quirk better than any of the other answer choices.

The sentence creates a link between quirk and bowtie, so you know that the best choice refers to the fact that the professor wears a bowtie. Voice and lecture are not related to his bowtie, so they can be eliminated. Wardrobe might make sense in this sentence, but does not have the same definition as quirk.

143.

Unanimity most nearly means:

  • Agreement

  • Conflict

  • Offense

  • Protection

Correct answer: Agreement

Unanimity means consensus or agreement by all people involved. Agreement, therefore, is the best answer option given.

Conflict means serious disagreement. Offense means an illegal act or breach of a law or rule. Protection means the prevention of suffering harm.

144.

How many ounces are in 19.02 pints?

  • 304.32 ounces

  • 152.16 ounces

  • 76.08 ounces

  • 8.01 ounces

Correct answer: 304.32 ounces

There are 16 ounces in one pint; therefore, there are 304.32 ounces in 19.02 pints (16 × 19.02 = 304.32).

145.

Which of the following terms refers to the vigor that influences the speed at which electricity runs through a conductor?

  • Voltage

  • Frequency

  • Resistance

  • Electric current

Correct answer: Voltage

Voltage is the vigor that influences the speed at which electricity runs through a conductor. It is the potential difference in charge between two points.

Frequency is the number of absolute alterations that alternating current creates per second. Resistance is the obstruction of a substance to the current of electricity through it. Electric current is the volume of electrons running through a conducting matter.

146.

Which of the following words most nearly means bohemian?

  • Unconventional

  • Attractive

  • Standard

  • Orthodox

Correct answer: Unconventional

Bohemian means having unusual social habits. The prefix 'un' means not, so unconventional means not conventional, or different from the usual. Therefore, unconventional is the best synonym for bohemian.

The remaining answer options are incorrect. Attractive means pleasant to look at. Standard and orthodox are synonyms for conventional, which is the opposite of bohemian. 

147.

Choose the option that best defines the word in italics.

The consensus of the group was to have pizza for dinner.

  • Opinion

  • Difference

  • Procedure

  • Ritual

Correct answer: Opinion

The word consensus refers to a general agreement amongst members of a group. An opinion is an idea or perspective that is agreed upon by the majority of a group, so it is the best answer.

The words difference and procedure do not fit with the meaning of the sentence and can be eliminated. The word ritual does fit the sentence; however, it is defined as a custom, which does not appropriately define consensus.

148.

The average rate of consumption of oil by the US in 2005 was around 56.4 million barrels in three days, while that of China was 19.6 million barrels in two days. Express the consumption of China as a percentage of that of the US.

  • 52%

  • 35%

  • 48%

  • 65%

Correct answer: 52%

First let's find out how many barrels each country consumes per day.

USA: 56.4 million barrels in 3 days = 56.4/3 = 18.8 million barrels per day

China: 19.6 million barrels in 2 days = 19.6/2 = 9.8 million barrels per day

To find the percentage, divide China's consumption by the USA's.

9.8/18.8 × 100% = 52%

149.

Read the passage and then answer the following question.

The purpose of the passage above is to:

  • Describe the current philosophy of technology

  • Persuade readers that history and social contexts shape technology throughout its life cycle

  • Express the author's opinions about the Wright brothers

  • Elaborate on myths about the advancement of technological devices

Correct answer: Describe the current philosophy of technology

The author of this passage consistently refers to the interactions between society and technology, including the changing views of whether the social environment influences technology or vice versa. Therefore, the best answer option is one that focuses on the philosophy of technology.

The author does not necessarily try to persuade readers, but simply presents current views on the interaction between society and technology. The author does state that Europe might have been the home of the first flight, but does not state his or her own opinions about the Wright brothers. There are no references to myths about the advancement of technology, so this answer is also incorrect.

150.

What type of hammer would be most appropriate when shaping metal?

  • Ball-peen hammer

  • Claw hammer

  • Rubber mallet

  • Sledge hammer

Correct answer: Ball-peen hammer

A ball-peen hammer is most often used by metal workers and mechanics. It is designed with a regular striking face but also has a rounded end that can be used for shaping metal as well as making gaskets.

None of the other answers are good options for shaping metal. A claw hammer is primarily meant to drive and remove nails. A rubber mallet is meant to install or remove delicate parts while preventing damage, so it is also not a good option for shaping metal. A sledge hammer is a long-handled hammer with a steel head used for heavy jobs such as breaking down drywall.

151.

If 240 people can fit in three charter buses, how many people can fit in 5 buses?

  • 400

  • 320

  • 480

  • 360

Correct answer: 400

To find out how many people can fit in one bus, divide 240 by 3.

240 ÷ 3 = 80 

Since we know 80 people can ride in each bus, multiply 80 by 5.

80 × 5 = 400 people

152.

Read the passage and then answer the following question.

According to the passage, which of the following options best defines irradiation?

  • A type of radiation used to destroy bacteria

  • The vitamins and antioxidants found in organic food

  • An underdeveloped immune system

  • A conventional farm

Correct answer: A type of radiation used to destroy bacteria

The word irradiation is found in sentence 2. The information included in parentheses after the use of irradiation contains additional information. In this sentence, the parenthetical  information defines irradiation as a form of radiation used to kill bacteria.

The passage does not define irradiation as the vitamins and antioxidants found in organic food, an underdeveloped immune system, or a conventional farm. These answers options, therefore, can be eliminated.

153.

The relationship between voltage and current can be described as:

  • Directly proportional

  • Inversely proportional

  • Nonexistent

  • Minimal

Correct answer: Directly proportional

The higher the voltage that is applied to a conductor, the greater the electrical pressure the electrons will experience and the higher the current will be. Therefore, the relationship between voltage and current is directly proportional.

Inversely proportional would mean that as voltage increases, current decreases, so this is incorrect. The relationship between voltage and current is not nonexistent, as one clearly affects the other. Because voltage and current are interrelated, their relationship is not described as minimal.

154.

Read the passage and then answer the following question.

From the passage, you can determine that ______ is not considered to be a renewable energy source.

  • Coal

  • Sunlight

  • Wind

  • Biogas

From the passage, you can determine that coal is not considered to be a renewable energy source.

Sentence 4 informs the reader that electricity generated from the sun, wind, and biogas will be more expensive for Germany to generate. Therefore, you can determine that those three sources are all considered to be renewable energy sources, which would eliminate coal as a renewable energy source option.

155.

Alice bought a washing machine for $800. However, her friend Rose bought a similar machine by paying a down payment of $250 and six equal monthly installments of $120. How much more did Rose pay for the machine than Alice paid?

  • $170

  • $820

  • $370

  • $80

Correct answer: $170

Let's find out how much Rose paid, in total, for her washing machine. 

Multiply her monthly installments of $120 by 6, then add the down payment of $250.

6 × $120 = $720 + $250 = $970

Subtract to find the difference between what the two women paid.

$970 - $800 = $170

156.

Which of the following words most nearly means transpose?

  • Rearrange

  • Write

  • Erase

  • Photograph

Correct answer: Rearrange

To transpose is to transfer or shift something. Rearrange, therefore, is the best synonym for transpose.

The remaining answer options are incorrect. Write, erase, and photograph do not convey the same meaning as transpose.

157.

When a concrete block is resting on a wall and has the potential to fall, what type of energy does it possess?

  • Potential energy

  • Electric energy

  • Chemical energy

  • Kinetic energy

Correct answer: Potential energy

When energy has the potential to be released, but the object is not moving, the object has potential energy. A concrete block resting on a wall has gravitational potential energy, as gravity is pulling on the mass of the block though the block is stationary.

An object with electric current that contains moving electrons has electric energy. When an object is moving, it has kinetic energy. Chemical energy is the energy that is stored in chemicals.

158.

A tape measure used by carpenters is generally marked in what increments?

  • 1/16-inch

  • 1/8-inch

  • 1/32-inch

  • 1/64-inch

Correct answer: 1/16-inch

A carpenter generally uses a retractable tape measure that measures in 1/16-inch increments and has a measure range from 6 to 25 feet long. 

Ridge steel rules, not tape measures, are often marked in 1/32- to 1/64-inch increments.

159.

Choose the option that best defines the word in italics.

The baseball game was cancelled due to intermittent rain showers.

  • Occasional

  • Heavy

  • Constant

  • Light

Correct answer: Occasional

Recall that the prefix inter- means between. Intermittent means stopping and starting at intervals.

Constant is not correct because it means without stopping - the opposite of intermittent. Although the rain may be heavy or light, these are not synonyms for intermittent and therefore are not correct.

160.

You have a bolt that you need to remove, but an 13/16" open-end wrench is slightly too big. What size should you try next?

  • 3/4"

  • 3/8"

  • 7/8"

  • 1/2"

Correct answer: 3/4"

In this problem you are looking for a wrench that is slightly smaller than 13/16". To do this, find a common denominator for each fraction.

For 3/8" and 7/8", 8 is the denominator. Factors of 8 include 8 and 16.

For 3/4", 4 is the denominator. Factors of 4 include 4, 8, 12, and 16.

For 1/2", 2 is the denominator. Factors of 2 include 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16.

Since the lowest common factor is 16, convert all fractions to have a denominator of 16.

3/8 × 2/2 = 6/16

3/4 × 4/4 = 12/16

1/2 × 8/8 = 8/16

7/8 × 2/2 = 14/16

Since the 13/16" wrench is slightly too big, you should try the next smallest size. This would be the wrench that measures 12/16", or 3/4".

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