ASVAB Exam Questions

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61.

You are working on a project and need to ensure that a piece of wood is perfectly level across a plane. What tool would be best for you to use?

  • Bullseye spirit level

  • Tubular spirit level

  • Steel square

  • Micrometer

Correct answer: Bullseye spirit level

A bullseye spirit level is a fluid-filled circle with a convex face. It contains a bubble that is centered when level, so it would be the ideal tool to use when leveling a piece of wood across a plane.

A tubular spirit level is a fluid-filled tube that contains a bubble that is centered when level. It can be used to make sure a surface is perfectly vertical or horizontal. A steel square is also known as a carpenter's square and is used to measure or lay out angles. A micrometer is used to measure the thickness of flat objects or the outside diameter of cylindrically shaped objects.

62.

Engine oil with a rating of SJ/CD would be suitable for which type of engine?

  • Gasoline or diesel

  • Gasoline only

  • Diesel only

  • Neither gasoline nor diesel

Correct answer: Gasoline or diesel

The API (American Petroleum Institute) quality rating is an important engine oil rating system that sets the standards for engine oil quality. Engine oil with an "S" and a "C" rating is suitable for gasoline or diesel engine use.

The remaining answer options are incorrect. Engine oil with an "S" rating is only suitable for gasoline engines. Engine oil with a "C" rating is only suitable for diesel engines. 

63.

What is the best definition of the italicized word in the sentence below?

Even though they are very wealthy, Mark's family always eats frugal meals such as pasta or rice and beans.

  • Simple

  • Filling

  • Starchy

  • Quick

Correct answer: Simple

Frugal means plain or simple, particularly in relation to cost. Simple is the best answer to the question as the sentence indicates that Mark's family eats meals that are not reflective of their wealth. 

The remaining answer options are incorrect. Though pasta or rice and beans might be filling, starchy, or quick, they do not match the definition of frugal.

64.

How many inches are in 3.25 feet?

  • 39 inches

  • 32.5 inches

  • 26 inches

  • 9.75 inches

Correct answer: 39 inches

There are 12 inches in one foot; therefore, there are 39 inches in 3.25 feet (12 x 3.25 = 39).

65.

Solve the following:

63 ÷ (-3 + 10) – 4 × 9

  • -27

  • 45

  • -60

  • 27

Correct answer: -27

Solve by using the order of operations. It’s easy to do if you remember the acronym PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction).

63 ÷ (-3 + 10) – 4 × 9

Solve the operation in parentheses first.

63 ÷ 7 – 4 × 9

Solve the multiplication next.

63 ÷ 7 – 36

Solve the division next.

9 – 36 = -27

66.

The physician's office billed the patient's insurance $375.00. The insurance company paid all but $35.00 of the claim. How much did the insurance company pay toward the claim?

  • $340.00

  • $410.00

  • $305.00

  • $250.00

Correct answer: $340.00

This question can be solved by subtracting $35.00 from $375.00.

1. Set up the long subtraction.

2. Calculate 5 - 5, which is 0.

3. Calculate 7 - 3, which is 4.

4. Calculate 3 - 0, which is 3.

5. Therefore, 375 - 35 = 340.

67.

Which type of fastening method would be best for plumbing equipment?

  • Soldering

  • Brazing

  • Welding

  • Gluing

Correct answer: Soldering

Soldering is the fastening method that is best used for plumbing and electrical equipment. It is a process in which metal items are joined together by melting and flowing a filler metal into the joint.

Brazing is the fastening method that uses a bronze joining material and is used to fasten metal objects. Welding is the fastening method that is best used for a wide variety of metals. Gluing is sometimes used for wooden objects, and does not work well for metals.

68.

Which of the following words most nearly means pandemic?

  • Plague

  • Custom

  • Temporary

  • Cooking

Correct answer: Plague

The prefix pan- means all or all over. The root word -dem means people. Therefore, the word pandemic means a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world. Plague refers to a widespread disease that affects many people and is therefore the best choice.

Custom, which means a widely accepted way of doing something, and temporary, which means lasting for a limited period of time, do not have meanings similar to pandemic. Cooking does not mean the same thing as pandemic and is therefore also incorrect.

69.

Linda sold 20 apples for $8.00, making a profit of 14%. What was the original cost of each apple?

  • $0.35

  • $0.46

  • $0.49

  • $0.40

Correct answer: $0.35

To find the original cost of each apple, first find the selling price of each apple by dividing.

$8.00/20 = $0.40

Selling price of each apple is cost + profit, with cost being 100%.

Therefore, the selling price is 100% + 14% = 114% 

Set up an equation to determine the original cost of each apple.

114%/100% × cost of each apple = 0.40

1.14x = 0.40

x = $0.35

70.

The arrows in this image demonstrate what?

  • The path of oil circulation

  • The path of toxic gas circulation

  • The path of water circulation

  • The path of antifreeze circulation

Correct answer: The path of oil circulation

The image shows a torque converter, which transmits engine torque from the engine to the transmission in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. Engine oil is used to lubricate the torque converter and enters through the turbine, flows through the stator, and passes through the pump to assist with smooth transitioning.

The remaining answer options are incorrect. Toxic gases pass through the catalytic converter, not the torque converter. Neither water nor antifreeze pass through the torque converter.

71.

Renowned most nearly means:

  • Famous

  • Hated

  • Liked

  • Loved

Correct answer: Famous

Renowned means known or talked about by many people. Famous means known by many people, so it is the best answer.

The remaining answer options are incorrect. Renowned does not mean hated, liked, or loved, though renowned individuals can certainly be all of these.

72.

Which of the following materials is considered to be a malleable material?

  • Steel

  • Ceramic

  • Concrete

  • Glass

Correct answer: Steel

A malleable material is a material that can be shaped by a hammer without breaking or cracking. This ability to adapt to compressive stress is a property of plasticity. Steel is an example of a malleable material that can be shaped permanently by hammering or rolling without damage.

Ceramic, concrete, and glass would all break or crack if they were struck by a hammer and, therefore, are not malleable.

73.

Which of the following words most nearly means omnipresent?

  • Everywhere

  • Absent

  • Visible

  • Audible

Correct answer: Everywhere

The prefix omni- means all. Therefore, to be omnipresent is to be present in all places at all times. Everywhere, therefore, is the closest synonym.

Absent conveys the opposite meaning of omnipresent. Visible, which means able to be seen, and audible, which means able to be heard, are not related to the definition of omnipresent.

74.

How many three-way switches are needed to control a circuit from two locations?

  • Two

  • One

  • Three

  • Four

Correct answer: Two

A three-way switch is used to control circuits from multiple locations. If you want to control a circuit from two locations, you will need two three-way switches (i.e., the top and bottom of a set of stair steps).

75.

A cup of water has a temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit. What is the water's temperature in degrees Celsius?

  • 79.4 degrees

  • 312 degrees

  • 49.2 degrees

  • 63.3 degrees

Correct answer: 79.4 degrees

The equation to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is C = (5/9)(F - 32)

Since we know that F = 175, insert the values to find C.

C = (5/9)(175 - 32)

Subtract.

C = (5/9)(143)

Multiply.

C = 79.4 degrees

76.

0.404 millimeters is equal to how many centimeters?

  • 0.0404 centimeters

  • 40.4 centimeters

  • 4.04 centimeters

  • 0.00404 centimeters

Correct answer: 0.0404 centimeters

One centimeter is equal to ten millimeters; therefore, 0.0404 centimeters is equal to 0.404 millimeters (0.404/10 = 0.0404).

77.

Read the passage and then answer the following question.

Which of the following words best defines phenomena as used in Sentence 7?

  • Occurrences

  • Marvels

  • Prodigies

  • Sensations

Correct answer: Occurrences

The word phenomena is the plural use of phenomenon, which refers to something experienced, something notable, something extraordinary, or an object of perception. Occurrences is the option that best defines its use in Sentence 7, since Sentence 6 states that the Great Red Spot does not match any of Jupiter’s three rotations and hasn’t been correlated with other Jovian occurrences.

All of the answer options are definitions of phenomena, but as stated above, occurrences is the best answer to this question.

78.

Peter earns $900.00 per week at his job; however, 24% of his pay is deducted for taxes. How much is Peter’s check each week?

  • $684.00

  • $216.00

  • $862.50

  • $486.50

Correct answer: $684.00

In order to solve this problem, first find the percentage that is deducted from Peter's paycheck by multiplying his total pay by 24%. 

Convert 24% to a decimal by dividing by 100.

$900.00 × (24%/100) = $900 × 0.24 = $216.00

Subtract $216.00 from Peter's total pay to determine the amount he takes home each week.

$900.00 - $216.00 = $684.00

79.

A tree nursery sells cypress seedlings at $3.60 each. Due to an increase in demand, the nursery increased the price by a sixth of the original price. How much does a customer buying 34 seedlings pay after the increase?

  • $142.80

  • $20.40

  • $102.00

  • $42.00

Correct answer: $142.80

First, find the new price of the seedlings.

Original price = $3.60

Change in price = $3.60 × 1/6 = 3.60/6 = 0.6

New price = $3.60 + $0.60 = $4.20 per seedling

Multiply this by 34 to find out the total amount the customer must pay.

$4.20 × 34 = $142.80

80.

Resistance can be expressed in:

  • Ohms

  • Amperes

  • Volts

  • Coulombs

Correct answer: Ohms

Opposition to the flow of current is known as resistance. It is measured in ohms (Ω). One ohm is defined as the amount of resistance that will allow one ampere of current to flow if one volt of electrical pressure is placed on a conductor.

The remaining answer options are incorrect. Current is measured in amperes. One coulomb is the basic unit of electrical charge. Volts are the unit used to measure voltage.