ASVAB
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10 sample questions for the ASVAB, with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.
Sections covered on the exam: Lifeandphysicalsciences, Physics, Lifescience, Scientificmethod, Physicalscience, Humanbiology, Wordproblems, Percentages, Ratiosandproportions, Timeandwork, Moneymath, Unitconversions, Multi-Stepproblemsolving, Problemsolvingwithtables, Mathematics, Geometry–Area, Linearequations, Geometry–Angles, Probability, Wordproblemswithequations, Quadraticequations, Synonyms, Vocabularyusage, Word Knowledge, Prefixes, Wordpairs(Analogies), Mainidea, Supportingdetails, Inference, General Science, Vocabularyincontext, Mechanical Comprehension, Identifyingtone, Section6Of10 · Suggestedtime:7Minutes, Electronics Information, Ohm'Slaw, Symbolsandschematics, Arithmetic Reasoning, Magnetism, Section7Of10 · Suggestedtime:7Minutes, Ignitionsystem, Auto Information, Transmissionsystems, Lubricationsystems, Handtools, Measurementtools, Powertools, Toolsafety, Toolidentification, Materialsanduses, Workbenchtools, Levers, Pulleys, Gears, Inclinedplanes, Torque, Pressureandfluids, Springsandelasticity, Mechanicaladvantage, Shapematching, Objectassembly, Patterncompletion, Spatialvisualization, Shapeorientation, Mirrorimaging, Puzzlecompletion, Shapeintegration, Mentalrotation, Physics–Motion, Scientifictools, Physicalscience–Statesofmatter, Section2Of10 · Suggestedtime:37Minutes, Ratios, Multi-Stepwordproblems, Timecalculations, Wordproblemswithgraphs, Geometry–Perimeter, Geometry–Areaofacircle, Inequalities, Polynomials, Volume, Suffixes, Wordrelationships, Homophones, Assembling Objects, T O N E, Voltage,Current,Resistance, P Ow E R, Troubleshootingcircuits, Transmission, Suspensionsystem, Shop Information, Safetyprocedures, Toolusage, Measuringtools, Sawsandcutting, Simplemachines, Visualassembly, Objectrotation, Spatialreasoning, Puzzlesolving, Objecttransformation, Objectcompletion.
Question 1 · Lifeandphysicalsciences
Which of the following best describes the primary function of red blood cells in the human body?
Answer: A. Transport oxygen
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to tissues throughout the body.
Question 2 · Problemsolvingwithtables
If a train travels at 60 mph for the first 2 hours and 40 mph for the next 3 hours, what is the total distance covered?
Answer: C. 240 miles
(60×2) + (40×3) = 120 + 120 = 240 miles.
Question 3 · Wordpairs(Analogies)
Teacher is to classroom as chef is to:
Answer: D. Kitchen
A teacher works in a classroom; a chef works in a kitchen. This is a relationship of occupation to workplace.
Question 4 · Arithmetic Reasoning
A typical AA battery provides how many volts?
Answer: B. 1.5 V
A standard AA battery provides 1.5 volts.
Question 5 · Toolidentification
Which tool is used to tighten or loosen bolts and nuts?
Answer: C. Wrench
Wrenches are designed to grip and turn nuts and bolts.
Question 6 · Shapeorientation
The upright T-shape below is rotated 90 degrees clockwise. Which description matches its new position?
Answer: B. The crossbar is vertical on the right, and the stem points left
In a clockwise turn, the top of a figure swings to the right. The crossbar, which was on top, becomes a vertical bar on the right side, and the stem, which pointed down, now points left. A counterclockwise turn would put the crossbar on the left, and a 180° turn would put it at the bottom.
Question 7 · Timecalculations
If a train leaves at 3:15 PM and arrives at 7:45 PM, how long is the trip?
Answer: B. 4 hours 30 minutes
From 3:15 PM to 7:45 PM = 4 hours 30 minutes.
Question 8 · Prefixes
What does the prefix pre- mean in the word “preview”?
Answer: C. Before
The prefix “pre-” means “before,” as in “preview” = to view before.
Question 9 · Ohm'Slaw
If a circuit has 10 volts and resistance of 2 ohms, what is the current?
Answer: B. 5 A
Ohm's Law: I = V/R → I = 10 ÷ 2 = 5 Amps.
Question 10 · Safetyprocedures
What should you wear when operating a table saw?
Answer: B. Safety goggles
Safety goggles protect your eyes from sawdust and debris. Loose clothing and gloves can be dangerous around rotating blades.
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