Free Reading Comprehension Practice Test Question and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: One of the biggest and most innovative animal control organizations in the country is the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC). All unincorporated County regions as well as 50 contract cities are served by the six animal shelters run by the ACC. From the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south, as far east as the border of San Bernardino County, and as far west as Thousand Oaks, the ACC spans more than 3,200 square miles of towns, deserts, beaches, and mountains. In our service area, the ACC offers animal control and rescue services twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- the ACC provides control and rescue services for some cities. (Correct answer)
- the ACC handles only domestic animals.
- services are provided to any city or unincorporated area within the 3,200 miles covered by the Agency.
- Animal Care and Control operates within and outside of Los Angeles County.
Correct answer: the ACC provides control and rescue services for some cities.
The passage clearly states that the ACC serves 'All unincorporated County regions as well as 50 contract cities.' This directly confirms that the ACC provides its control and rescue services to a specific number of cities that have contracts with the agency. It does not claim to serve all cities, but specifically '50 contract cities'.
Question 2: The newly constituted Workforce Investment Board (WIB), which will carry out the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, has been appointed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. In addition to identifying and certifying the regions in Los Angeles County where WorkSource California Centers are situated to be recognized as Workforce Investment Areas, WIB's mandate is to provide crucial policy choices influencing the local workforce development system. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- County Board of Supervisors passed the Workforce Investment Act.
- WIB is chiefly responsible for providing decisions related to policy. (Correct answer)
- the Workforce Investment Act will put into practice the Workforce Investment Board.
- WorkSource California Centers are unique to areas within Los Angeles County.
Correct answer: WIB is chiefly responsible for providing decisions related to policy.
The passage explicitly states that 'WIB's mandate is to provide crucial policy choices influencing the local workforce development system.' This sentence directly identifies the primary role and responsibility of the WIB as making decisions related to policy. Therefore, policy decisions are its chief responsibility.
Question 3: One of the largest full-service crime laboratories in the country is run by the Scientific Services Bureau. All Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies, with the exception of the Los Angeles Police Department, are supported by a staff of 198 individuals in the field of forensic science. Investigators from the Sheriff's Department provide almost half of the nearly 70,000 cases that are submitted to the Crime Lab each year; the other cases come from regional, national, and local organizations. The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) has accredited the Scientific Services Bureau as a lab since 1989. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- the crime lab is the largest lab of its kind in the country.
- the crime lab is capable of performing all required forensic lab analysis. (Correct answer)
- the number of cases the crime lab received increased after it received its accreditation.
- the Bureau initiated its operation in 1989.
Correct answer: the crime lab is capable of performing all required forensic lab analysis.
The passage describes the Scientific Services Bureau as running 'One of the largest full-service crime laboratories in the country.' The term 'full-service' implies that the lab is equipped and capable of handling all types of forensic lab analyses required. It suggests a comprehensive range of capabilities rather than specialized or limited services.
Question 4: Regular price verification checks are carried out at retail outlets by the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures Department to ensure that the prices charged to customers match those that are posted or promoted. The inspector will often choose up to 15 goods during a store visit before paying for them at the check stand. The price that appears when the items' bar codes are scanned at the register must correspond to the price that is listed on the shelf or promoted. If the prices do not match, the store will be sent a notice of violation, and the District Attorney's Office or the local municipal attorney may take the case up for prosecution. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- an item costing less than the announced price will not be considered a violation.
- an inspector will usually find a pricing error when 15 items are being purchased.
- price violation cases are automatically turned over to the appropriate jurisdiction's attorney office.
- a store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: a store receives a violation when the shelf or advertised price does not match the charged price.
The passage clearly states, 'If the prices do not match, the store will be sent a notice of violation.' This directly refers to instances where the scanned price at the register differs from the shelf or advertised price. Therefore, a mismatch between these prices results in a violation for the store.
Question 5: Reserve Deputy Probation Officers are specially trained deputized volunteers who help probation professionals with a variety of supervised duties, including direct contact with juvenile and adult probationers. As a component of the Los Angeles County Probation Department, Reserve Deputies are highly driven, competent, and compassionate individuals who want to give back to their community. Reserve Deputies are meant to supplement current resources rather than serve as a substitute for or an alternative to paid employees. <br> <br> It is clear from the passage that
- members of the community who become Reserve Deputies have a desire to give back to the community. (Correct answer)
- Reserve Deputies are able to act independently on the job once they have successfully passed all training requirements.
- direct interactions with probationers is the primary duty of a Reserve Deputy.
- experienced Reserve Deputies supervise new volunteer Reserve Deputies.
Correct answer: members of the community who become Reserve Deputies have a desire to give back to the community.
The passage explicitly describes Reserve Deputies as 'highly driven, competent, and compassionate individuals who want to give back to their community.' This statement directly indicates that a desire to contribute to the community is a key motivation for these individuals to become Reserve Deputies. They are volunteers driven by this desire.
Question 6: The District Attorney's Office summons hearings, which are attended by the Criminal Grand Jury of Los Angeles County. This jury's task is to decide whether specific people should be charged with crimes and made to appear in Superior Court for a trial based on the evidence put out by the District Attorney's Office. As opposed to a trial jury, the Criminal Grand Jury is an accusing body, hence the standard of proof is substantially lower. In particular, the Criminal Grand Jury must determine whether there is substantial evidence that the accused committed the claimed offense. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- the District Attorney presents its case to the Criminal Grand Jury in Superior Court.
- the burden of proof is held to a stricter standard during the review of evidence.
- the Criminal Grand Jury is responsible for deciding if the alleged perpetrator of a crime should stand trial. (Correct answer)
- when a strong suspicion is determined, the Grand Jury recommends the charged individuals punishment.
Correct answer: the Criminal Grand Jury is responsible for deciding if the alleged perpetrator of a crime should stand trial.
The passage clearly states that the Criminal Grand Jury's 'task is to decide whether specific people should be charged with crimes and made to appear in Superior Court for a trial.' This directly means their role is to determine if there is sufficient evidence to send an alleged perpetrator to trial. They are an 'accusing body' for this purpose.
Question 7: The Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Education Department has created a number of programs and materials with the goal of extending the museum experience to as many potential future visitors as possible. These activities give visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about the artworks in the museum's permanent collection and temporary special exhibitions. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- educational opportunities are restricted to the museum's permanent collection.
- retired teachers serve as program designers and instructors at the museum.
- the learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department. (Correct answer)
- the Education Department of the County Museum of Art targets its educational materials to children.
Correct answer: the learning experience provided by the museum can be enhanced through programs developed by the Education Department.
The passage states that the Education Department's goal is 'extending the museum experience' and that its programs 'give visitors of all ages the chance to learn more about the artworks.' This clearly indicates that these programs are designed to enrich and improve the educational and learning aspects of a museum visit for attendees.
Question 8: The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation has been serving the varied requirements of locals as well as tourists from all over the world since 1944. The Department of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to offering the public social, cultural, and recreational activities to enjoy all year long with approximately 63,000 acres of parks, gardens, lakes, trails, natural areas, and the largest public golf course system in the world! <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- the natural areas of Los Angeles County are one of the biggest attractions for visitors.
- the County has boasted the largest public golf course system since 1944.
- the Department of Parks and Recreation focuses its efforts entirely on recreational activities.
- the department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: the department offers a variety of activities that represent the needs of the community.
The passage states that the Department of Parks and Recreation is 'dedicated to offering the public social, cultural, and recreational activities' and serves the 'varied requirements of locals as well as tourists.' This broad scope of offerings and commitment to diverse needs directly supports that the department provides a wide array of activities to meet community requirements.
Question 9: Investigating county, city, and joint-power agencies is the Civil Grand Jury's primary duty. This is an important civil duty. The Grand Jury performs a ""watch-dog"" function by thoroughly investigating the activities of numerous governmental entities within Los Angeles County. State or federal agencies are outside the purview of the Civil Grand Jury, hence they are not subject to investigation. It is possible to audit the operations, finances, and records of the officers and divisions inside the agency that is the subject of an investigation. The Civil Grand Jury is also tasked with looking into specific citizen concerns. The Grand Jury is mandated by law to investigate the management and conditions of each public jail located within the County of Los Angeles. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- complaints filed by prisoners are not investigated by the Grand Jury.
- the Grand Jury monitors and investigates the operations of local government agencies in Los Angeles County. (Correct answer)
- auditing is the only method the Grand Jury uses during an investigation of a department.
- the Civil Grand Jury is able to investigate any public sector agency within the County of Los Angeles.
Correct answer: the Grand Jury monitors and investigates the operations of local government agencies in Los Angeles County.
The passage explicitly states that the Civil Grand Jury's primary duty is "Investigating county, city, and joint-power agencies" and that it performs a "watch-dog" function by investigating "numerous governmental entities within Los Angeles County." It also clarifies that "State or federal agencies are outside the purview." This directly supports the conclusion that the Grand Jury monitors and investigates local government agencies.
Question 10: With some adult immunization programs, the Los Angeles County Immunization Program's efforts are mostly focused on immunizing children and adolescents. Even while this program benefits the entire county's population, many of its initiatives are targeted at areas where there are a lot of kids who are at danger of not getting enough vaccinations. The Immunization Program collaborates with other groups to offer outreach and immunization services in pockets of need, which are locations with a high percentage of children who are either under- or not fully immunized. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- specialized outreach services to populations in rural parts of the County are a valued service.
- children considered high risk are a special concern for the County Immunization Program. (Correct answer)
- the County Immunization Program operates as an independent agency providing immunization services.
- the need to be immunized is less important for unimmunized adults than it is for unimmunized children.
Correct answer: children considered high risk are a special concern for the County Immunization Program.
The text clearly states that the program's initiatives are "targeted at areas where there are a lot of kids who are at danger of not getting enough vaccinations." It further elaborates on focusing on "pockets of need" with a "high percentage of children who are either under- or not fully immunized." This demonstrates that children considered high risk for insufficient vaccinations are a primary concern for the program.
Question 11: The Department of Health Services' Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion includes the Los Angeles County Tobacco Control Program (TCP). It was created in December 1989 as a result of the Proposition 99/AB75 tobacco tax initiative in 1988. TCP aims to create laws, health services, public awareness campaigns, and media environments that encourage a decline in tobacco use in Los Angeles County and the related illness, impairment, and mortality. <br> <br> It is clear from the passage that
- Proposition 99/AB75 added more regulations to the tobacco tax initiative.
- the regulation of the production of tobacco products is covered by the TCP.
- television advertisements discussing health concerns related to smoking could be an example of a TCP initiative. (Correct answer)
- the tobacco tax initiative was a measure to reduce taxes on tobacco products.
Correct answer: television advertisements discussing health concerns related to smoking could be an example of a TCP initiative.
The passage states that the Tobacco Control Program (TCP) aims to create "public awareness campaigns, and media environments that encourage a decline in tobacco use." Television advertisements discussing health concerns related to smoking are a direct example of a public awareness campaign utilizing a media environment to achieve this goal.
Question 12: Young people aged 7 to 17 can participate in a wide range of year-round ocean-related recreational activities on the beaches of Los Angeles County, from Zuma to Cabrillo, according to the Water Awareness, Training, Education, and Recreation (W.A.T.E.R. W.A.T.E.R., which has received national recognition for its innovative and imaginative children's activities, aspires to be at the forefront of providing the public with a thorough, superior aquatic program. Youth activities are instructed by qualified County Ocean Lifeguards, who also supervise the kids and impart their expertise on the marine environment. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- W.A.T.E.R. is a broad-based program designed to provide the public with meaningful services. (Correct answer)
- Lifeguards provide instruction to participating youth during the summer months only.
- Ocean Lifeguards train W.A.T.E.R. participants along any southern California beach.
- older children help to train the younger children in aquatic program activities.
Correct answer: W.A.T.E.R. is a broad-based program designed to provide the public with meaningful services.
The passage describes W.A.T.E.R. as offering "a wide range of year-round ocean-related recreational activities" and aspiring to provide "the public with a thorough, superior aquatic program." This indicates a comprehensive and extensive program, making it 'broad-based,' and its focus on 'innovative and imaginative children's activities' suggests it provides meaningful services to the public.
Question 13: The County of Los Angeles occasionally offers unsold property for sale to the general public. The items in question are made up of County property, unclaimed or abandoned valuables (apart from those seized in connection with narcotics enforcement efforts), and unclaimed stolen goods. Through sale bids, auctions, and donations, the extra property gets disposed of. <br> <br> As stated in the chapter,
- items that are not claimed by their owner will be sold to the public. (Correct answer)
- the County's personal property brings in the largest sales.
- property obtained by drug enforcement activities is sold through the bid process.
- the County holds regularly scheduled sales of property to the public.
Correct answer: items that are not claimed by their owner will be sold to the public.
The text explicitly lists "unclaimed or abandoned valuables" and "unclaimed stolen goods" as items that the County offers for sale to the general public. It then states that this "extra property gets disposed of" through "sale bids, auctions, and donations." This directly confirms that items not claimed by their owners will be sold.
Question 14: Within its 2,280 square mile authority, the Fire Department safeguards the lives of people living in Los Angeles County as well as the environment and property. In 57 cities and all unincorporated County regions, the department offers timely, expert, and reasonably priced fire protection and life-saving services to close to 4 million citizens. A significant departmental restructure to improve community service is included in the current budget, including the hiring of seven community services representatives. <br> <br> The paragraph claims that the Fire Department is
- charged with protecting only the property of County residents.
- having budgetary problems due to a reorganization.
- increasing its jurisdiction over additional cities within the County.
- responsible for the unincorporated areas of the County. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: responsible for the unincorporated areas of the County.
The passage clearly states that the Fire Department offers services "In 57 cities and all unincorporated County regions." This directly indicates that the department's responsibilities include providing fire protection and life-saving services to the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
Question 15: When the word "Certified Farmers' Markets" is used, it signifies that the food was carried directly from the farm, either by the farmer themselves or by a worker. Produce grown only in California may be certified. Agricultural inspectors from the Los Angeles County visit and accredit participating farms that raise regional crops. They verify that the farmers are selling only what they have grown themselves by inspecting the markets and checking the accuracy of every farmers' paperwork. <br> <br> Which of the following claims is TRUE in light of the facts given?
- Agricultural inspectors are responsible for determining if local farmers meet requirements for certification. (Correct answer)
- The inspection process is determined by the type of produce being grown.
- Produce sold at a "Certified Farmers' Market" is always of better quality than other produce.
- Farmers who bring produce that they purchased from another farmer who grew the produce locally are eligible to be certified.
Correct answer: Agricultural inspectors are responsible for determining if local farmers meet requirements for certification.
The passage states that "Agricultural inspectors from the Los Angeles County visit and accredit participating farms" and "verify that the farmers are selling only what they have grown themselves." This directly describes the inspectors' role in assessing whether local farmers meet the specific criteria required for certification to sell at Certified Farmers' Markets.
Question 16: As a rabies control measure, Californian law mandates that all dogs above the age of four months obtain a license. Your best chance of having your dog returned to you in the event that it goes lost or escapes your yard is to make sure your dog's license is up to date and fastened to its collar. The dog license also informs the personnel of the Animal Care and Control Department of whether your pet has recently received a rabies vaccination. The money collected from dog licensing fees aids the department's ability to continue offering high-quality animal care and control services every day of the year, 24 hours a day. <br> <br> The text suggests that
- a dog that has a license attached to its collar is less likely to remain lost. (Correct answer)
- dogs that are not vaccinated and are lost will not be returned to their owners.
- fees collected for dog licenses are used to pay for rabies vaccinations that are available 24 hours a day.
- dogs that do not wear a collar are more likely not to be licensed.
Correct answer: a dog that has a license attached to its collar is less likely to remain lost.
The text explicitly states, "Your best chance of having your dog returned to you in the event that it goes lost or escapes your yard is to make sure your dog's license is up to date and fastened to its collar." This directly supports the idea that a licensed dog wearing its tag has a higher probability of being reunited with its owner.
Free Reading Comprehension Practice Test Question and Answers
One of the biggest and most innovative animal control organizations in the country is the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (ACC).
All unincorporated County regions as well as 50 contract cities are served by the six animal shelters run by the ACC.
From the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south, as far east as the border of San Bernardino County, and as far west as Thousand Oaks, the ACC spans more than 3,200 square miles of towns, deserts, beaches, and mountains.
In our service area, the ACC offers animal control and rescue services twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week.
As stated in the chapter,