OAR OAR Reading Comprehension 4

Question 1

Read: 'The new sonar array dramatically increased detection range, but its power requirements strained the submarine's electrical system, forcing engineers to choose between stealth and endurance.' What trade-off does the passage describe?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced detection capability versus electrical system strain

Answer

The passage presents a direct trade-off: better sonar performance versus the strain it places on the electrical system.

Question 2

A passage states: 'Protocol requires that distress signals be acknowledged within two minutes; failure to do so constitutes a breach of international maritime law.' If a vessel fails to respond within two minutes, what has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A violation of international maritime law

Answer

The passage explicitly states that failing to acknowledge within two minutes 'constitutes a breach of international maritime law.'

Question 3

Read: 'Tidal patterns near the coast are influenced by the gravitational pull of the moon, the shape of the coastline, and local water depth. Predicting tides requires accounting for all three variables.' Which best states the passage's main point?

Accepted Answer

Accurate tide prediction requires considering multiple interacting factors

Answer

The passage emphasizes that three variables all influence tides, and all must be accounted for in predictions.

Question 4

A passage reads: 'The briefing was cursory, covering only the most salient points without elaborating on logistics or contingencies.' The word 'cursory' most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Hasty and superficial

Answer

'Cursory' means done quickly with little attention to detail, consistent with the briefing that skipped logistics and contingencies.

Question 5

Read: 'Aircraft carriers are often described as force multipliers because they project air power far from home shores without relying on host-nation bases.' What does 'force multiplier' imply?

Accepted Answer

Something that greatly increases overall military capability

Answer

A 'force multiplier' is something that amplifies overall military effectiveness, which the carrier does by projecting power globally without needing land bases.

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OAR OAR Reading Comprehension 4