ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension 4

Question 1

Read the passage and answer the question.

"The speed of sound varies depending on the medium through which it travels. In dry air at 68°F (20°C), sound travels at approximately 767 miles per hour. Sound travels faster in liquids than in gases, and faster still in solids, because particles in denser materials are more tightly packed and can transmit vibrations more quickly."

Based on the passage, in which medium does sound travel the FASTEST?

Accepted Answer

A solid material

Answer

The passage states sound travels faster in liquids than gases, and faster still in solids due to tightly packed particles.

Question 2

Read the passage and answer the question.

"Triage is a process used in emergency medicine and military combat to sort patients by the urgency of their need for treatment. The goal is to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people when resources are limited. Patients are typically categorized as immediate, delayed, minimal, or expectant based on the severity of their condition and likelihood of survival."

What is the PRIMARY goal of triage according to the passage?

Accepted Answer

To do the greatest good for the greatest number when resources are limited

Answer

The passage explicitly states the goal of triage is to do the greatest good for the greatest number when resources are limited.

Question 3

Read the passage and answer the question.

"Gravity is the force that attracts two objects with mass toward each other. The greater the mass of the objects and the closer they are together, the stronger the gravitational force between them. Earth's gravity keeps the Moon in orbit and prevents the atmosphere from escaping into space."

According to the passage, gravitational force between two objects INCREASES when:

Accepted Answer

The objects have greater mass and are closer together

Answer

The passage states that greater mass and closer proximity both increase the gravitational force between objects.

Question 4

Read the passage and answer the question.

"Propaganda is information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view. Throughout history, governments have used propaganda to build public support for wars, policies, and political leaders. Unlike journalism, which aims for objectivity, propaganda is deliberately designed to influence opinion rather than inform."

How does the passage distinguish propaganda from journalism?

Accepted Answer

Propaganda aims to influence opinion while journalism aims for objectivity

Answer

The passage directly contrasts journalism's aim for objectivity with propaganda's deliberate design to influence opinion.

Question 5

Read the passage and answer the question.

"A chain of command is a hierarchical system of authority and responsibility in an organization. In the military, orders flow from higher-ranking officers down to lower-ranking enlisted personnel. Following the chain of command ensures coordination, accountability, and efficient communication, which are essential in both peacetime operations and combat situations."

According to the passage, the chain of command ensures all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Equal rank distribution among all members

Answer

The passage lists coordination, accountability, and efficient communication as benefits of the chain of command—not equal rank distribution.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test

ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension 4