ASVAB Practice Test #2

Which of the following is not a unit of power?

A perfectly efficient machine

Tension can best be called

Which of the following wedges generates the greatest amount of force.

Gears are used to

What measures how much force is applied to an object in order to rotate it?

The wheel of a car has a diameter of 16 inches and moves a smaller wheel of 4 inches. What is the mechanical advantage gained by the system?

An inside caliper measures

The typical type of battery found in most vehicles is a

On which popular type of tire are the cord plies arranged at 90 degrees to the direction of travel?

Which type of hand saw is best for cutting metal?

The purpose of a muffler is to

Soldering differs from welding in that it

The ECU is known more commonly as the vehicle’s

Which of the following is true of a powered miter saw?

Charles walked all the way around a crop circle and found that traveled 5.5 miles. If he had walked directly through it and passed the center, how much shorter would he have walked?

What is the area of an isosceles right triangle that has one leg that measures 4 cm?

What inequality is represented by the number line seen in the figure?

What angle is complementary to 47 degrees?

If two angles in a triangle measure 35 degrees and 47 degrees, what is the value of the third angle?

What is the perimeter of the shape seen in the figure?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will touch if the letters for each object are matched?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

What are the three terminals of a transistor?

A capacitor stores energy in the form of:

What is the basic operation of a step-up transformer?

The generated force on a current carrying wire can be increased by

A capacitor is also known as:

Four capacitors are connected in parallel, each having a capacitance of 4 farads. What will be the equivalent capacitance of these capacitors?

The electrical symbol in the figure represents which of the following?

An inductor stores energy in the form of

What does the following image represent?

Will has been working on a report for 4 hours each day, 7 days a week for 2 weeks. How many minutes has Will worked on his report?

A mobile classroom is a rectangular block that is 100 feet by 20 feet in length and width respectively. If a student walks around the block once, how many yards does the student cover?

Edward is scheduled to detail 23 cars this week. If he details 3 cars on Monday, how many must he detail each remaining day on average to finish by the end of the day on Saturday?

Convert 0.075 to a percent

What is twelve percent as a fraction?

Ellie wants to give her granddaughter a present of $500 saved in a bank account. If Ellie puts $350 in the account which earns an 8% annual interest rate, how long must she wait before the account is worth $500?

Chad’s recipe for chocolate chip cookies makes 24 servings of 375 calories each. Chad decided to make 150% of the amount in the recipe rather than the usual 100%. Approximately how many calories are in Chad’s batch of cookies?

Jake’s final grade in math class is determined by the average he gets on six tests in the class. So far, Jake has earned a 97, 89, 85, 90, and 99 on the first five tests. What grade must Jake earn on the sixth test in order to get a 93 average in the class?

For those who seek a spiritual experience, you will find much to admire in the Zingchen Valley. The valley is home to numerous Buddhist gompas, or monasteries, including the 400 year old Hemis Monastery. In late summer, the monastery is the location of the Hemis Teschu Festival. Fluttering prayer flags will be a reminder to you that the valley, home to just two houses, is nonetheless a significant site among the Buddhist faith.
The author claims that what kind of person might enjoy the Zingchen Valley?

Following the violence in the South, Lyndon Johnson became convinced that a federal voting rights bill was necessary to ensure the right to vote. The result was the Voting Rights Act, which established federal oversight over elections, and prohibited requirements for voting, such as literacy tests. The result was a marked increase in the number of African American voters throughout the South.
According to the passage, the Voting Rights Act was passed:

By 1932, the Great Depression reached its lowest point. Unemployment in the US hovered at nearly twenty-five percent. The causes of the Depression were many, but for many Americans, the cause was simple: President Herbert Hoover. 1932 was also an election year. Republicans re-nominated Hoover, who likely would not have defeated anyone. As it was, his Democratic opponent was Franklin Roosevelt, possessed of an infectious optimism which was very much at odds with the dour Hoover.
According to the passage, unemployment in 1932 was:

The metal porch swing virtually sizzled on the old wooden front porch today. But we sat there anyway. Gramma wouldn’t hear of anything else. I suggested a walk through the forest, hoping to entertain a breeze or two and to take advantage of the shade. Gramma shook her head. You were supposed to sit on the porch after supper, and that’s what we were going to do.
This author implies that

A lamb’s thick winter coat keeps it warm during the cold winter months. When the summer brings sunny days, the sheep doesn’t need its thick coat and the sheep’s wool is sheared. That wool is made into yarn, further processed, and then transformed into sweaters, socks, pants, skirts, and blankets.
According to the passage, which of the following best describes why sheep are sheared?

DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. It has proteins attached to it and exists in the form of chromosomes. DNA in chromosomes contains the information that determines all of the physical characteristics that were inherited from the previous generation. Although some features of DNA differ from species to species, many things about DNA remain the same, regardless of the parent organism. Strawberries, for example, have DNA.
This author implies that

The Mississippi River is key to New Orleans’ flavor and pizzazz. The seafood, the steamboat cruise, the swamp tours, and the history—it’s all there. And the jazz? There are those who would swear that the uncanny beat of the music comes from the intrepid rhythm of the Mississippi’s waters.
According to the passage, some people believe that the atmosphere and reputation of New Orleans is derived primarily from

A story line is comprised of the main plot, a sequence of events involving the primary characters. There are also subplots in which the minor characters carry out their roles. The situations of the main and minor/supporting characters intertwine, thereby creating a realistic plot where people’s lives interact, just as they would in real life.
This author is making a comparison between

Mike made a snack mix by combining 1 pound of nuts that cost $13.50 per pound; 2 pounds of pretzels that cost $4.25 per pound; and 4 pounds of cheese crackers that cost $4.60 per pound. What is the price per pound of Mike’s snack mix?

Continue the pattern: 6, 9, 13.5, 20.25, ?

What should come next in the following sequence? 64a, 55b, 46c, 37d, 28e, ?

Terri has a jar of orange, blue, green, and red chocolate candies. In the jar are 75 orange candies, 62 blue candies, and 52 green candies. If there is a total of 252 candies in the jar, what is the probability that Terri will pick a red candy?

At the arcade, Nick spent 203 tokens on video games in seven days. Each day he spent five more tokens than the previous day. How many tokens did Nick spend on the third day at the arcade?