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ASVAB Practice Test from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 7hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Arithmetic Reasoning


A woman owns a dog walking business. If 2 workers can walk 8 dogs, how many dogs can 3 workers walk

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

16

2.

Arithmetic Reasoning

Four co-workers contributed $2.58, #10.20, $19.89, and $12.89 respectively to purchase a retirement gift for their boss. What is the maximum amount they can spend on a gift

a)

$32.67

b)

$32.78

c)

$42.98

d)

$45.56

3.

Arithmetic Reasoning

A woman weighs 145 pounds. She gains 12 pounds in November and 6 additional pounds in December. what is her new Weight?

a)

148 pounds

b)

151 pounds

c)

157 pounds

d)

163 pounds

4.

Scientific Reasoning

The flat, colored,ring-shaped membrane of the eye is called:

a)

lens

b)

iris

c)

cornea

d)

pupil

5.

Scientific Reasoning

Which of the following is not one of the 6 basic animal groups.

a)

Birds

b)

Mammals

c)

Humans

d)

Invertebrates

6.

Scientific Reasoning

Which of the following cloud types occur at the lowest altitude.

a)

Cirrus

b)

Altocumulus

c)

Cirrocumulus

d)

Stratus

7.

Scientific Reasoning

How long does it take the earth to rotate 90 degrees?

a)

6 hours

b)

4 hours

c)

12 hours

d)

8 hours

8.

Scientific Reasoning

Which of the planets has the longest revolutionary period around the sun?

a)

Mercury

b)

Neptune

c)

Earth

d)

Saturn

9.

Scientific Reasoning

Which of the following is a positively charged subatomic particle?

a)

Electron

b)

Proton

c)

Neutron

d)

Nucleus

10.

Scientific Reasoning

A Celsius temperature of 100 degrees is equivalent to a Fahrenheit temperature of:

a)

100 degrees

b)

32 degrees

c)

0 degrees

d)

212 degrees

11.

Scienfific Reasoning

The process of water molecules escaping the Earth's surface and entering the atmosphere is known as

a)

Condensation

b)

Precipitation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Collection

12.

Scientific Reasoning

The majority of Earth's air is composed of

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

carbon

d)

Dioxide

13.

Scientific Reasoning

About how long does it take the Earth to complete an orbit of the sun?

a)

1 day

b)

1 year

c)

1 month

d)

1 season

14.

Electronics Information

An ammeter measures what?

a)

Resistance

b)

Current

c)

Voltage

d)

Capacitance

15.

Electronics Information

A 120 V light bulb is rated for 40 watts. What is the light bulb's current rating?

a)

3 A

b)

1/3 A

c)

2 A

d)

1 A

16.

Electronics Information

What color is Neutral wire?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Black

d)

White

17.

Electronics Information

What voltage will cause an 8 Amp current to flow through a 24 ohm resistor?

a)

3 volts

b)

192 Volts

c)

1/3 volt

d)

32 volt

18.

Electronic Information

The electronic symbol shown represents a(n)

a)

capacitor

b)

Resistor

c)

Inductor

d)

diode

19.

Electronics Information

AC is an abbreviation for

a)

Alternating Charge

b)

Ampere Coil

c)

Alternating Current

d)

Amp Current

20.

Electronic Information

Two 16 ohm speakers are connected in parallel to an amplifier that provides a 32 volt output. The voltage across each speaker is?

a)

2 volts

b)

16 volts

c)

64 volts

d)

32 volts

21.

Electronic Information

Which of the following electronic components can store a charge?

a)

Capacitor

b)

Resistor

c)

Transformer

d)

Transistor

22.

Electronic Information

The current in the 4 ohm resistor is

a)

2 amps

b)

2.5 amps

c)

0.4 amps

d)

1 amp

23.

Electronic Information

What is the reading on the kilowatt-hour meter shown below

a)

9282

b)

2828

c)

8282

d)

9292

24.

Auto and Shop

What should you do if your temperature gauge on your car indicates that the car is overheating (in the red zone)?

a)

Open radiator cap and pour in cold water immediately

b)

Open radiator cap and pour in antifreeze immediately

c)

Turn on the car's heater

d)

Pull over and let the car cool down

25.

Auto and Shop

Which of the following can cause water sludge in engine crankcase oil?

a)

water condensation in the crankcase

b)

changing your oil to frequently

c)

using synthetic oil

d)

Using a low viscosity oil

26.

Auto and Shop

Which of the following components prevents a car's battery from being overcharged?

a)

Rotor

b)

voltage Regulator

c)

Inverter

d)

Governor

27.

Auto and Shop

Which of the following is probably NOT a cause of an engine overheating?

a)

Faulty Thermostat

b)

Inoperative fan motor

c)

Cracked distributor cap

d)

External coolant leaks

28.

Auto and Shop

When you try and start an engine, you hear a clicking sound but nothing happens. What is the potential problem?

a)

Dead Battery

b)

Excessive Resistance in the solenoid

c)

faulty Starter

d)

all of the above

29.

Auto and Shop

What type of wrench is pictured?

a)

Crescent wrench

b)

Pipe Wrench

c)

Ratchet Wrenh

d)

Combination Wrench

30.

Auto and Shop

What type of clamp is this?

a)

Bar clamp

b)

pipe clamp

c)

Miter clamp

d)

Parallel Clamp

31.

Auto and Shop

Which type of saw is designed to make accurate crosscuts at specific angles?

a)

Milter Saw

b)

Swing Saw

c)

Rip Saw

d)

Pad Saw

32.

Auto and Shop

On a woodworking plane, the "frog" refers to the "frog' refers to the ______?

a)

handle on the rear of the plane

b)

the sliding iron wedge that holds the plane iron at the proper angle

c)

the opening at the bottom of the plane

d)

the lever used to adjust the iron

33.

Auto and Shop

What tool is used by electricians to route new wiring through walls?

a)

Spike maul

b)

Wall snake

c)

fish Tape

d)

Bradawl

34.

Word Knowledge

Abate most nearly means

a)

Lessen

b)

Detest

c)

bitter

d)

Proficient

35.

Word knowledge

Brevity most nearly means

a)

Long

b)

Briefness

c)

Funny

d)

Light

36.

Word Knowledge

Culpable most nearly means

a)

Having integrity

b)

Innocent

c)

Touchable

d)

Blameworthy

37.

Word Knowledge

Derelict most nearly means

a)

Responsible

b)

Destroyed

c)

Abandoned

d)

Inhabited

38.

Word Knowledge

Gregarious most nearly means

a)

Sociable

b)

shy

c)

Introverted

d)

Angry

39.

Word Knowledge

The suite at the hotel was *opulent*

a)

Clean

b)

Luxurious

c)

Spacious

d)

Smelly

40.

Word Knowledge

The movie put her in a *pensive* mood

a)

Excited

b)

Happy

c)

Thoughtful

d)

Angry

41.

Word Knowledge

The politician tried to *placate* his constituents.

a)

Satisfy

b)

locate

c)

Influence

d)

Conceal

42.

Word Knowledge

The principal wanted to *rebuke* the students

a)

reward

b)

question

c)

ignore

d)

reprimand

43.

Word Knowledge

The email was *succinct*.

a)

Lengthy

b)

concise

c)

confusing

d)

late

44.

Paragraph Comprehension

Nations are political and military units, but they are not necessarily the most important units in economic life, nor are they very much alike in any economic sense. All that nations really have in common is the political aspect of their sovereignty. Indeed, the failure of national governments to control economic forces suggests that nations are irrelevant to promoting economic success.


According to the paragraph, the economic power of nations is:

a)

controlled by political an military success

b)

the basis of their political success

c)

limited to a few powerful nations.

d)

relatively unimportant

45.

Paragraph Comprehension

Planning a weddign is tough. One important part of the planning process is choosing bridesmaid dresses. Although there used to be a lot of rules when it came to picking out a color, many of them are not observed any more. However, one that is still observed is that the bridesmaid should not wear the same color as the bride. The most popular colors for the bridesmaid dresses in recent years have been white and black.


It can be concluded that:

a)

Picking dresses is the hardest part of planning a wedding

b)

Many brides are choosing to wear colors other than white.

c)

most bridesmaids are allowed to choose their own dresses

d)

bridesmaids were not traditionally allowed to wear black.

46.

Paragraph comprehension

The world would be a much better place if people were more considerate of their fellow man. For example, holding doors open for others in public places is a gesture of kindness that makes almost everyone feel good. Smiling and saying hello to strangers while walking down the street also does a lot to put others at ease. Finally, helping neighbors and friends who are experiencing hard times by bringing them meals or mowing their lawns are small gestures that are always appreciated.


the purpose of this passage is:

a)

to inform the reader that people are inconsiderate

b)

to state that consideration for others is important

c)

to tell how neighbors and friends should be treated

d)

to state some ways that people can show consideration

47.

Paragraph Comprehension

Many people who do well in school are not remarkably intelligent. Instead, they work very hard, learn through memorization, and create a positive impression on the teachers by behaving and doing what is expected of them. On the other hand, many geniuses may perform poorly in traditional academic environment simply because they are bored. They may know the material, but still get bad marks if they are unwilling to complete assignments, test, and projects.


The main idea of the passage is:

a)

academic environments favor less intelligent students

b)

Academic performance is not always a good measure of intelligence

c)

most people who do poorly in school are geniuses

d)

Students must do what is expected of them if they hop to do well in school.

48.

Paragraph Comprehension

At one time, most fences were made of wood. Currently, vinyl fences are becoming increasingly common. There are several reasons for this. First, vinyl will not rot like wood will. Second, vinyl will retain its color indefinitely and will never need to be repainted. Last, contrary to what most people believe, vinyl is stronger than wood.


The main idea of this passage is:

a)

Wood is the most common fence material.

b)

most fences are made of vinyl.

c)

vinyl is better than wood

d)

Most people don't know much about vinyl.

49.

Assembling objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

50.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

51.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

52.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

53.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

54.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

55.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

56.

Assembling objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

57.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

58.

Assembling Objects

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

59.

Mechanical Comprehension

Which of the following is an example of a Class 1 Lever?

a)

Pliers

b)

Wheelbarrow

c)

Tongs

d)

Stapler

60.

mechanical Comprehension

Which of the following will happen when a mass of air contracts?

a)

The air remains at the same temperature

b)

The air gets colder

c)

The air gets warmer

d)

The air moves faster

61.

Mechanical Comprehension

Which of the following would feel hottest at one end if the other end were placed over a fire?

a)

a metal skewer

b)

a wooden stick

c)

a plastic rod

d)

a rubber stick

62.

Mechanical Comprehension

If you use a lever to lift a 200 pound weight with an effort of 40 pounds, with is the mechanical advantage?

a)

4

b)

.02

c)

8000

d)

5

63.

Mechanical Comprehension

Water flows into a container at a rate of 140 gallons per minute. The container has a small opening at the bottom that drains water at a rate of 1 gallon per second. How long will it take to fill the container to 240 gallons?

a)

2 min

b)

3 min

c)

4 min

d)

Not enough information

64.

Mechanical Comprehension

Which of the following statements is true for water flowing from a 4 inch pipe to a smaller 2 inch pipe?

a)

The same amount of water passes through both the 4 inch pipe and the 2 inch pipe

b)

The pressure is greater in the 2 inch pipe

c)

More water passes through the 4 inch pipe than through the 2 inch pipe

d)

The pressure is lower in the 4 inch pipe

65.

Mechanical Comprehension

What is the mechanical advantage of this pulley system?

a)

6

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

66.

Mechanical Comprehension

In the figure below, what is true about supports A and B?

a)

The load is equal for both supports

b)

Support A carries more weight

c)

Support B carries more weight

d)

Not enough information

67.

Mechanical Comprehension

Pulling on the rope at point A will lift the load. How far will you have to pull the rope at point A to lift the load 15 feet?

a)

15 feet

b)

45 feet

c)

30 feet

d)

60 feet

68.

Mechanical Comprehension

In the figure, if gear 1 turns counterclockwise (as shown by the arrow), which of the gears will also turn in the same direction?

a)

2 and 4

b)

2 and 3

c)

3 and 4

d)

4

69.

Mathematics Knowledge

If x + y = 2 and x - y = 1 then:

a)

x = 1, y = 1

b)

x= 2, y = 1

c)

x = 3/2, y = 1/2

d)

x = 0, y = 2

70.

Mathematics Knowledge

The length of a square is 15 cm. What is the area?

a)

30cm2

b)

60 cm2

c)

150 cm2

d)

225 cm2

71.

Mathematics Knowledge

If 2y = 5x - 30, what is the value of x?

a)

10

b)

-10

c)

4.3

d)

-4.3

72.

Mathematics Knowledge

If the volume of a cube is 8 cm3, what is the length of the cube?

a)

1 cm

b)

2 cm

c)

3 cm

d)

4cm

73.

Mathematics Knowledge

If 40 is divided by .08, the result is _____________________.

a)

5000

b)

500

c)

50

d)

5

74.

Mathematics Knowledge

What is 4 cubed?

a)

12

b)

81

c)

128

d)

64

75.

Mathematics Knowledge

(x+4)(x+4) =

a)

x2+16x +8

b)

x2+16x+16

c)

x2+8x+16

d)

x2+8x+8