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  1. ASVAB General Science sample question: 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.
  2. ASVAB General Science sample question: 100° C is equal to A. 32° F. B. 100° F. C. 200° F. D. 212° F.
  3. ASVAB General Science sample question: 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.
  4. ASVAB General Science sample question: The principal gas in the earth's atmosphere is A. argon. B. neon. C. nitrogen. D. oxygen.
  5. ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning sample question: 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
  6. ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning sample question: 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
  7. ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning sample question: 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
  8. ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning sample question: 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
  9. ASVAB Word Knowledge sample question: Antagonize most nearly means A. embarrass. B. struggle. C. provoke. D. worship.
  10. ASVAB Word Knowledge sample question: Wilted most nearly means A. left. B. limp. C. budding. D. requested.
  11. ASVAB Word Knowledge sample question: His record provides no reason for apprehension. (The underlined word is "apprehension": pick the choice closest in meaning.) A. anxiety B. change C. enjoyment D. endorsement
  12. ASVAB Word Knowledge sample question: Quiver most nearly means A. shake. B. dance. C. rest. D. run.
  13. ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension sample question: 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.
  14. ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension sample question: 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.
  15. ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension sample question: 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.
  16. ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension sample question: 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.
  17. ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge sample question: If x – y ≠ 0, then (x² – y²)/(x – y) = A. x + y B. x – y C. x + 2y D. 2x – y
  18. ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge sample question: The ratio 36 : 12 is the same as A. 2 : 1 B. 3 : 1 C. 4 : 1 D. 5 : 1
  19. ASVAB Electronics Information sample question: 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.
  20. ASVAB Electronics Information sample question: Which of the following is measured using an ohmmeter? A. voltage B. resistance C. inductance D. capacitance
  21. ASVAB Electronics Information sample question: What does the abbreviation AC stand for? A. additional charge B. alternating coil C. alternating current D. ampere current
  22. ASVAB Auto Information sample question: Shock absorbers on a car connect the axle to the A. wheel. B. chassis. C. drive shaft. D. exhaust pipe.
  23. ASVAB Auto Information sample question: 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.
  24. ASVAB Auto Information sample question: The radiator on a car is part of the A. cooling system. B. ignition system. C. electrical system. D. lubrication system.
  25. ASVAB Shop Information sample question: 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.
  26. ASVAB Shop Information sample question: 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
  27. ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension sample question: Extending the reach of this crane will shift its (The official item shows a drawing of a crane; the answer does not depend on it.) A. total weight. B. allowable speed. C. center of gravity. D. center of buoyancy.

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