ASVAB Practice Test: Official Sample Questions and Answers

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“Air is less dense than water because A. it is lighter. B. its molecules are farther apart. C. its molecules are closer together. D. it moves more quickly and easily. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: B. its molecules are farther apart.”

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“100° C is equal to A. 32° F. B. 100° F. C. 200° F. D. 212° F. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: D. 212° F.”

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“Salt helps to melt ice because it A. dissolves in water to form an acid. B. chemically destroys the water molecules. C. lowers the temperature at which water freezes. D. is attracted to concrete sidewalks below the ice. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. lowers the temperature at which water freezes.”

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“The principal gas in the earth's atmosphere is A. argon. B. neon. C. nitrogen. D. oxygen. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. nitrogen.”

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“If the tire of a car rotates at a constant speed of 552 times in one minute, how many times will the tire rotate in half-an-hour? A. 276 B. 5,520 C. 8,280 D. 16,560 Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: D. 16,560”

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“One in every 9 people in a town votes for party A. All others vote for party B. How many people vote for party B in a town of 810? A. 90 B. 720 C. 801 D. 819 Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: B. 720”

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“A motorcycle costs $7,250. If it depreciates by 12% per year, how much will it be worth after one year? A. $ 870 B. $1,250 C. $5,920 D. $6,380 Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: D. $6,380”

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“It takes 5 seconds for 20 gallons of water to come out of a faucet. At this rate, how many gallons of water comes out in 7 seconds? A. 24 B. 26 C. 28 D. 30 Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. 28”

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“Antagonize most nearly means A. embarrass. B. struggle. C. provoke. D. worship. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. provoke.”

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“Wilted most nearly means A. left. B. limp. C. budding. D. requested. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: B. limp.”

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“His record provides no reason for apprehension . A. anxiety B. change C. enjoyment D. endorsement Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: A. anxiety”

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“Quiver most nearly means A. shake. B. dance. C. rest. D. run. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: A. shake.”

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“The eastern part of Texas will ambush the senses of all who enter it with preconceptions of sand and cacti around every bend. It has a look and atmosphere that does not fit the boots-and-saddle image of the state. The author implies that the look and atmosphere of east Texas does NOT resemble that of the A. marshlands. B. mountains. C. seashore. D. desert. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: D. desert.”

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“A thin transparent layer of oxide protects the metal titanium against corrosion. The same thin layer attracts artists interested in making their art with the help of technology. By using heat or electricity, an artist can thicken the oxide layer and thereby turn the metal a range of vivid colors. According to the passage, some artists work with titanium because it A. is transparent. B. does not corrode. C. generates its own heat. D. can assume a variety of colors. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: D. can assume a variety of colors.”

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“They returned to the beach, where blankets spotted the slope to the water. An advancing wall of clouds, black and gray, darkening the expanse of ground beneath, approached from the west. To the east and above them, the sky remained clear, the sun warm, as if collaborating in the deception. The "deception" referred to in the passage is that A. there is no storm approaching. B. the sky is clear in the east. C. it is too cold to swim. D. the sun is warm. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: A. there is no storm approaching.”

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“The orientation of a large expanse of glass in a house is important. Improperly positioned, it can cost precious fuel dollars, whereas good orientation can minimize heat lost in the winter and gained in the summer. The best direction to face is south, to make good use of solar energy. Since the sun is low in the southern sky during the winter, orienting any glass in that direction will allow light to shine through and help heat the home. During the summer, the sun is higher in the sky, and an overhang from the roof will shield the glass from direct sunlight. According to the passage, large expanses of glass should be positioned to A. take advantage of summer sunlight. B. control heat gain and loss. C. shield the house from the low winter sun. D. avoid blockage of sunlight by an overhanging roof. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: B. control heat gain and loss.”

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“If x – y ≠ 0, then (x² – y²)/(x – y) = A. x + y B. x – y C. x + 2y D. 2x – y Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: A. x + y”

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“The ratio 36 : 12 is the same as A. 2 : 1 B. 3 : 1 C. 4 : 1 D. 5 : 1 Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: B. 3 : 1”

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“Because solid state diodes have no filament, they A. don't work. B. are less efficient than tubes. C. require less operating power. D. require more operating power. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. require less operating power.”

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“Which of the following is measured using an ohmmeter? A. voltage B. resistance C. inductance D. capacitance Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: B. resistance”

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“What does the abbreviation AC stand for? A. additional charge B. alternating coil C. alternating current D. ampere current Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. alternating current”

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“Shock absorbers on a car connect the axle to the A. wheel. B. chassis. C. drive shaft. D. exhaust pipe. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: B. chassis.”

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“If a car is driven mostly in a city so that the spark plug tip never gets hot enough to burn off excess carbon in the cylinder, then A. lower voltage should be applied to the spark plug. B. the tip should be pulled farther out of the cylinder. C. the tip should be pushed farther into the cylinder. D. a thicker conducter in the plug must be used. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. the tip should be pushed farther into the cylinder.”

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“The radiator on a car is part of the A. cooling system. B. ignition system. C. electrical system. D. lubrication system. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: A. cooling system.”

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“Sanding blocks are used to A. prevent high spots and ridges on sanded surfaces. B. prevent dirt from collecting on the sandpaper. C. stretch the length of the sandpaper. D. prolong the use of the sandpaper. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: A. prevent high spots and ridges on sanded surfaces.”

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“Which handsaw should be used to make a rough cut with the grain in a thick board? A. ripsaw B. backsaw C. coping saw D. crosscut saw Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: A. ripsaw”

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“Extending the reach of this crane will shift its [image: https://www.officialasvab.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mc1.jpg] A. total weight. B. allowable speed. C. center of gravity. D. center of buoyancy. Answer marked correct in the page quiz data: C. center of gravity.”