ASVAB PC 1

Question 1

1. The Louvre, in Paris, France, is one of the largest museums in the world. It houses almost 275,000 works of art, which are displayed in 140 exhibition rooms. The Louvre also has along and interesting history. It was originally a fort built by King Phillip sometime around 1200 AD. In the 1300s, it became a royal residence for Charles V.

Answer 1

a fort

Question 2

2. Mathew Brady documented the American Civil War (1861-1865) and was probably one of the greatest of documentary photographers. However, Brady himself did not take many of the photographs that bear his name. A team of photographers worked with Brady in developing a history of the Civil War in pictures.

In this context , the word “ bear” means support.

Answer 2

carry

Question 3

3. Places that offer recreational opportunities near lakes and mountains are attracting large numbers of new residents. Population increase s in such areas are far greater than the national average population growth, as reported between 1990 and 2000, and growth is continuing.

This passage is mainly about how

Answer 3

many people are moving to areas that provide recreational opportunities.

Question 4

Marsupials are a group of mammals with a unique characteristic: they have pouches. Marsupial young are actually born before they are fully developed. Right after birth,· the newborn climbs into its mother’ s pouch and attaches itself to it mother’s nipple. It will continue to develop there. for weeks or months, depending on the species, until it is ready to venture into the world outside of the safety of its mother’ s pouch.

Answer 4

Marsupials develop inside the mother’s

pouch.

Question 5

5. There are many factors to consider when choosing a new car. Many people are concerned with safety. When looking at the safety of a car, consider the car’s weight and size, the design, the seatbelts, the airbags, and the head restraints. You may want to compare crash tests results that are reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The safety of a car is

Answer 5

determined by several factors.

Question 6

6. The Hubble telescope orbits about 375 miles above earth, observing and taking pictures of the universe. Outfitted with numerous cameras, Hubble was able to deliver the first detailed images of Pluto and its moon.

In this context, the word “outfitted” means

Answer 6

equipped

Question 7

7. Alexander the Great was born in northern Greece in 356 B.C. When he was only 16 years old, he won his first major military battle and established his first city, Alexandropolis. When Alexander’s father died four years later, he became the king of Macedonia and quickly established himself as a strong leader and conqueror. His reign came to an end in 323 B.C

The best title for this passage would be

Answer 7

Alexander a Young Leader”

Question 8

8. Detroit, Michigan, founded by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in 170I, is the oldest city west of the East Coast colonies. First settled by the French, its name means “strait” and refers to the 27 miles of the Detroit River that connect Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie. The Detroit River marks the only international boundary where Canada is actually south of the United States territory. Detroit’ s location was historically strategic during the French and Indian Wars and the American Revolutionary War. It also became an important point for exporting goods to other Great Lakes cities.

In this context, the word “settled” means

Answer 8

colonized

Question 9

9. Once Thomas Edison learned that a filament inside a glass ball would conduct electricity and create a glow, his problem became finding the right material to use as a filament. One substance tried by Edison was platinum, which did indeed conduct enough electricity to create a glowing light, but unfortunately, it lasted for only a few hours. Edison tested thousands of materials, including plant’ material, from which he finally developed a carbonized cotton thread filament, which lasted for .15 hours. Edison continued experimenting with this idea until he finally produced a 16-watt bulb that lasted 1,500 hours. Today’s light-bulb filaments are mostly made of tungsten, a metal that Edison wanted to try but that was unavailable to him at the time.

According to this passage, what made it possible for Edison to produce his first successful light

Answer 9

modifications of some plant material

Question 10

Most countries in the world accept the idea of diplomatic immunity. It means that diplomats from one country cannot be charged or prosecuted for crimes that they might commit while they are on official trips to another county that has accepted them as official representatives of their home government. The only possible solution that the host country has is to send the diplomat back home if the crime is serious enough to risk a confrontation with the diplomat’s home country

Answer 10

diplomats are rarely sent home over minor issues.

Question 11

11. Purchasing property through an· LLC (Limited Liability Company) can help protect personal assets. Most states allow people to establish an LLC, which is particularly helpful for owners of rental property. The owner, or landlord, is liable only for the value of the property or company, leaving all other personal assets untouchable in case of a lawsuit.

Answer 11

property owners may need protection

Question 12

The USDA Forest Service began the Cooperative Forest Fire Prevention Program in 1942 . This program asked citizens across the nation to lend a hand in preventing forest fires. On August 2, 1944, the Forest Service introduced a bear as its mascot. “Smokey the Bear” became its name, after “Smokey” Joe Martin, an Assistant Chief of the New York City Fire Department.

The name “Smokey” came from

Answer 12

an Assistant Chief of the New York City Fire Department.

Question 13

An enjoyable walk or run depends on footwear that fits well and feels comfortable. When choosing a pair of shoes, make sure to try both shoes on and walk around for a few minutes. The shoe should not slip at the heel but should also not feel too tight. All shoes need a breaking-in period before they completely conform to your feet.

In this context, the word “conform” means

Answer 13

shape

Question 14

Home ownership is sometimes challenging, but it can be very rewarding too. For example, owning a home can provide tax benefits. Homeowners also have a sense of personal freedom. For these reasons and many others, more and more people are buying their own homes.

The best title for this passage is

Answer 14

Home Ownership: A Good Idea”

Question 15

Insects are the most common animal life on earth. Entomologists, scientists who study insects, are still discovering new forms of insect life even after centuries of investigation. While most of us think of insects as pests, life as we know it could not exist without insects. Some of the insects that live among humans are potentially harmful to us or our buildings, but all of them serve some purpose in our natural ecosystem.

In this context, the word “investigation” means

Answer 15

research

Question 16

Paleontology is the study of animals, plants, and other organisms that lived in prehistoric times. The organisms that lived long ago were buried and preserved in rock as the layers of rock piled up. The remains of the preserved organisms are called” fossils.” By studying fossils, paleontologists learn what kind of life existed in various periods of the earth’s history.

Paleontologists study fossils in order to

Answer 16

gain knowledge about prehistoric organisms

Question 17

The United States Constitution has undergone many changes, or Amendments. Some of the 26 Amendments to the Constitution were due to historical changes during the history of the United States. However, the first IO Amendments, which make up the Bill of Rights, were added within two years of the signing of the Constitution.

It can be inferred from the passage that

Answer 17

the Constitution has been changed 26 time

Question 18

The first sonar devices were developed during World War I. Sonar is a system for locating objects by detecting echoes. One type of sonar called “active” sonar uses a device called a transmitter that sends out sound waves. When an object is hit with the sound waves, the object bounces the waves back.

This passage is mainly about

Answer 18

how “active” sonar works

Question 19

Slalom is a technique of alpine skiing that takes a great deal of practice to perform well. The first rules of slalom were developed by Englishman Sir Arnold Lunn in 1922. These rules were later adopted by the 1936 Winter Olympics. In all types of slalom skiing, the skier is required to pass between two poles that form a gate. Several gates are arranged in a series of configurations to form the course, challenging the skier both in time and style.

In this context, the word “adopted” means

Answer 19

accepted

Question 20

A description of the Great Seal of the United States was approved by Congress in June of 1782, nearly six years after the Continental Congress first appointed a committee to “bring in a device for a seal of the United States of America.” By 1786, the description of the seal, designed by William Barton, finally evolved into a first drawing, which depicts an American bald eagle holding in its talons arrows of war and an olive branch of peace.

According to this passage, the Great Seal of the United States was first designed by

Answer 20

William Barton

Question 21

Our moon is more than just another light in the sky at night. Since the beginning, it has had indirect and direct effects on earth. Some scientists suggest that we should think of the moon as a smaller sister planet to earth and the earth-moon pair as a binary planet system. The gravity of the moon has a measurable impact on the earth and is part of what keeps our orbit around the sun stable. One obvious effect is the fact that the oceans of our planet are pulled back and forth by the gravity of the moon, creating tides that are noticeable to all people who live in coastal areas around the world.

It can be inferred that

Answer 21

life on earth would be different without the moon.

Question 22

The xylophone is a percussion instrument made of hardwood bars of varying lengths placed on a metal frame. The larger bars on the left side issue the lower sounds; the sound gradually goes up as you move up the keyboard. The bars are struck with a mallet, which produces a sharp, clear note. The xylophone is copied after an African instrument, and its Greek name means “wood sound.” As with other percussion instruments, the xylophone provides variety in the rhythm and tone of a musical piece and is generally easy to identify by its distinctive sound. The xylophone is often a first instrument for young children and even toddlers who enjoy banging indiscriminately on its wooden bars.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?

Answer 22

The bars get smaller as you move up the keyboard.