ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension and Inference 2

Question 1

Read the passage: 'The Battle of Midway in June 1942 is considered the turning point of the Pacific War. American codebreakers had intercepted Japanese communications, allowing Admiral Nimitz to anticipate the attack. Despite being outnumbered, the U.S. Navy sank four Japanese aircraft carriers while losing only one. This victory shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific.' Why was the Battle of Midway significant?

Accepted Answer

It shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific to the United States

Answer

The passage describes Midway as 'the turning point of the Pacific War' and states it 'shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific,' making this the most significant aspect.

Question 2

Read the passage: 'Unlike traditional warfare, cyber warfare does not require physical proximity to the enemy. A skilled cyber team operating from a secure facility thousands of miles away can disrupt communication systems, disable infrastructure, and gather intelligence. However, attributing cyberattacks to specific actors remains one of the greatest challenges in this domain.' What is the main challenge of cyber warfare mentioned in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Identifying who is responsible for attacks

Answer

The passage specifically states that 'attributing cyberattacks to specific actors remains one of the greatest challenges,' meaning it is difficult to identify who carried out an attack.

Question 3

Read the passage: 'The M1 Abrams tank weighs approximately 68 tons and is powered by a gas turbine engine that can propel it at speeds up to 42 mph. Its advanced composite armor provides superior protection against a variety of threats. However, the tank's significant fuel consumption—about 0.6 miles per gallon—presents logistical challenges during extended operations.' What logistical problem does the M1 Abrams create?

Accepted Answer

It consumes large amounts of fuel, requiring frequent resupply

Answer

The passage states the tank gets about 0.6 miles per gallon and that this 'presents logistical challenges during extended operations,' indicating frequent fuel resupply is needed.

Question 4

Read the passage: 'Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have transformed modern military operations. They can perform reconnaissance, deliver supplies, and conduct strikes without risking pilot lives. As drone technology becomes more accessible, however, there are growing concerns about their use by non-state actors and the ethical implications of autonomous weapons systems.' What concern about drones is raised in the passage?

Accepted Answer

Non-state actors could use them, and autonomous weapons raise ethical questions

Answer

The passage specifically mentions 'concerns about their use by non-state actors and the ethical implications of autonomous weapons systems' as the growing concerns.

Question 5

Read the passage: 'The GI Bill, officially the Servicemembers' Readjustment Act, was signed into law in 1944. It provided veterans with funding for college education, low-cost mortgages, and unemployment insurance. Historians credit the GI Bill with creating the American middle class, as millions of veterans used its benefits to earn degrees and purchase homes they otherwise could not have afforded.' What was the most significant long-term effect of the GI Bill?

Accepted Answer

It helped create the American middle class

Answer

The passage states that 'historians credit the GI Bill with creating the American middle class,' identifying this as the most significant long-term effect.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test

ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension and Inference 2