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ASVAB Practice 2

Practice 2 for ASVAB: 25 questions, explained answers, and a review routine.

These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions.

Question 1

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Original passage: Both cleaning methods removed visible dirt. Only Method B also removed the measured oily residue. Based on the passage, what distinguishes B?

Question 2

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Which simple machine is a ramp an example of?

Question 3

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In The committee reached a consensus, consensus most nearly means what?

Question 4

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A vehicle travels 120 miles at 40 mph and 120 miles at 60 mph. What is its average speed for the complete trip?

Question 5

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Original passage: The depot stores frequently requested parts near the service counter. Less common items remain in the rear storage room. What is the most likely purpose of the arrangement?

Question 6

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An ideal machine multiplies input force by 4. Relative to the load's movement, how far must the effort move?

Question 7

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In The mechanic gave a concise explanation, concise most nearly means what?

Question 8

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A worker must arrive at 8:15 a.m. The trip takes 45 minutes. What is the latest departure time if no extra time is allowed?

Question 9

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Original passage: The supervisor described the results as promising but preliminary because the method had been tested on only two samples. Which interpretation fits?

Question 10

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A wheel of radius 0.4 m makes one complete revolution without slipping. How far does its center travel?

Question 11

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In The witness corroborated the account, corroborated most nearly means what?

Question 12

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A vehicle uses 8 gallons for 224 miles. How many gallons are needed for 350 miles at the same rate?

Question 13

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Original passage: Before loading, workers check each crate's label against the shipping list. Crates with missing labels are held aside until their contents are verified. What happens to an unlabeled crate?

Question 14

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A solid object has average density lower than the liquid in which it is placed. If it does not dissolve or absorb the liquid, what is expected when it is free to move?

Question 15

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In The machine's output fluctuated, fluctuated most nearly means what?

Question 16

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A team needs 18 workers for a job. If 2/3 of the positions are filled, how many more workers are needed?

Question 17

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Original passage: The sign reads: Visitors must report to the front desk before entering the work area. Which action follows the instruction?

Question 18

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In a simple series circuit, one component becomes an open circuit. What happens to current through the series path?

Question 19

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In The supplies were scarce after the storm, scarce most nearly means what?

Question 20

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Six identical boxes weigh 90 pounds in total. What do ten such boxes weigh?

Question 21

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Original passage: The manual lists assembly steps in order and warns that the cover should be attached only after the internal connections are checked. What must precede attaching the cover?

Question 22

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An ideal lever has a load arm of 2 feet and an effort arm of 6 feet. What effort balances a 90-pound load?

Question 23

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In The route gradually ascends, ascends most nearly means what?

Question 24

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A tank fills at 7 gallons per minute. If it already contains 18 gallons, how much will it contain after 6 more minutes, assuming no overflow or loss?

Question 25

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Original passage: The notice says deliveries are accepted from 8 a.m. to noon. Vehicles arriving later must return the next business day. A driver arrives at 1 p.m. What does the notice require?

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