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ASVAB Practice 1

Practice 1 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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Three deliveries weigh 125, 150, and 175 pounds. What is their average weight?

Question 2

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Original passage: The crew kept a spare cable because the original was difficult to obtain locally. Having a replacement on hand reduced potential downtime. Why was a spare stocked?

Question 3

3

A force of 40 N acts perpendicular to a wrench 0.25 m from the pivot. What torque is produced?

Question 4

4

In The supervisor allocated two hours for training, allocated most nearly means what?

Question 5

5

A rope is cut into pieces 2.5 feet long. How many complete pieces can be cut from 19 feet, ignoring cutting loss?

Question 6

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Original passage: A backup generator is tested monthly even when it has not been needed. The test is intended to reveal faults before an outage occurs. What is the main purpose?

Question 7

7

Which unit measures electric current?

Question 8

8

In The reviewer was impartial, impartial most nearly means what?

Question 9

9

A rectangular floor is 14 feet by 10 feet. Tiles cover 2 square feet each. How many tiles are needed with no waste allowance?

Question 10

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Original passage: When the first repair did not stop the vibration, Nia reviewed the measurement log instead of replacing another part at random. What does her action suggest?

Question 11

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What does a thermostat primarily do in a temperature-control system?

Question 12

12

In The path was obstructed by a fallen branch, obstructed most nearly means what?

Question 13

13

A mixture contains 2 parts concentrate for every 7 parts water. How much concentrate is in 45 liters of the mixture?

Question 14

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Original passage: The report recommends a trial period before permanent adoption, noting that laboratory performance may differ from field performance. What assumption motivates the recommendation?

Question 15

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What is the main function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

Question 16

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In The team implemented the plan, implemented most nearly means what?

Question 17

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A package's weight is 2.4 kg. Using 1 kg = 1,000 g, what is its weight in grams?

Question 18

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Original passage: Jo records the date whenever a filter is replaced. This allows the next technician to determine how long the filter has been in service. What is the purpose of the record?

Question 19

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Two externally meshed gears rotate. If the first turns clockwise, how does the second turn?

Question 20

20

In The repair was only temporary, temporary most nearly means what?

Question 21

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A crew completes 3/5 of a job on Monday and 1/4 on Tuesday. What fraction of the job remains?

Question 22

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Original passage: A shipment arrived late after both a road closure and a loading delay. The report does not estimate how much time each added. Which conclusion is justified?

Question 23

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An ideal electrical load uses 3 A at 10 V. What power does it consume?

Question 24

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In The negotiator sought a feasible solution, feasible most nearly means what?

Question 25

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A container holds 40 liters of a solution that is 30% concentrate. Adding 20 liters of water gives what concentrate percentage?

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