ASVAB-SECTION-8 Online Practice Questions and Answers

Surveys show that the average child under the age of 18 watches four hours of television per day. Although some of the programming may be educational, most isn't. Spending this much time watching television interferes with a child's ability to pursue other interests, such as reading, participating in sports, and playing with friends.

The author of this passage would agree that ___________.

A. television viewing should be restricted

B. parents who let their children watch this much television is neglectful

C. reading, participating in sports, playing with friends, and watching television should all be given equal time

D. adults over 18 can watch as much television as they want

Due process, the guarantee of fairness in the administration of justice, is part of the 5th Amendment to the

U.S. Constitution. The 14th Amendment further requires states to abide by due process. After this amendment was enacted, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down many state laws that infringed on the civil

rights guaranteed to citizens in the Bill of Rights.

According to the above passage, due process ____________.

A. is an outdated concept

B. guarantees fairness in the justice system

C. never became part of the U.S. Constitution

D. is the process by which winning lottery tickets are selected

Medieval guilds were similar to modern-day labor unions. These groups of merchants or craftspeople set rules regarding economic activity in order to protect themselves. Some guilds held considerable economic power, but even small guilds protected members. Guilds also served a social purpose.

According to this passage, guilds __________.

A. had only one purpose

B. had little in common with modern labor unions

C. exploited workers

D. held considerable economic power

Troy weight is based on a pound of 12 ounces and an ounce of 480 grains. Common, or avoirdupois, weight is based on a pound having 16 ounces and an ounce having 437.5 grains. A common pound has 7,000 grains while a troy pound has 5,760.

According to this passage, ___________.

A. a troy pound is smaller than a common pound

B. a troy pound and a common pound are the same weight

C. common weight and avoirdupois weight are different measures

D. a troy ounce is smaller than a common ounce

The fierce and warlike tribe, called the Huns, who’d driven the Goths to seek new homes, came from Asia into Southeastern Europe and took possession of a large territory lying north of the River Danube. During the first half of the fifth century, the Huns had a famous king named Attila. He was only 21 years old when he became their king. But although he was young, he was very brave and ambitious, and he wanted to be a great and powerful king. As soon as his army was ready, he marched with it into countries, which belonged to Rome. He defeated the Romans in several great battles and captured many of their cities. The Roman Emperor Theodosius had to ask for terms of peace. Attila agreed that there should be peace, but soon afterwards he found out that Theodosius had formed a plot to murder him. He was so enraged at this that he again began war. He plundered and burned cities wherever he went, and at last the emperor had to give him a large sum of money and a portion of the country south of the Danube.

After terms of peace were offered, Attila resumed the war against Rome because __________.

A. he discovered the Emperor wanted to assassinate him

B. he wanted to further expand his kingdom

C. the Emperor of Rome offered too little money in the peace terms

D. Danube, his second-in-charge, advised him not to accept the peace terms

It is vitally important in strategic planning to select the "right" goals and objectives. Some experts maintain that this is the primary role and purpose of strategic planning. Planning also includes determining the best means of achieving objectives, facilitating effective communication, and reviewing results as the plan is executed. In order to select the truly "right" objectives, however, planners must keep in mind the overall mission of the organization.

How must strategic planners choose appropriate goals?

A. By selecting the "right" objectives.

B. By facilitating effective communication.

C. While keeping in mind the overall mission of the organization.

D. By reviewing results as the plan is executed.

For the seventh consecutive year, Intelligence Community employee job satisfaction ranks the IC as one of the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government," according to an independent analysis of federal workers’ job satisfaction and commitment. The IC finished in first place in national security and second overall – up from fourth place in 2014 – among large agencies that employ more than 15,000 full-time permanent employees, a category which includes 19 organizations. Rankings were compiled by the Partnership for Public Service and announced today. Additionally, the IC finished in first place in teamwork, second in pay, effective leadership, employee skills-mission match and third in strategic management.

The data for this ranking study was gathered by __________.

A. an agency outside the Intelligence Community

B. a large agency within the IC

C. the Federal Government

D. the Intelligence Community

Many people assume that, once the eye of a hurricane has passed, the danger is over. Actually, the wind and heavy rains that follow a hurricane can last for a long time after. The dangers of large storms, like hurricanes and tropical storms, include flash flooding, which can occur far inside the point at which a storm made land. In the U.S., records show that over 70% of the lives lost in hurricanes are due to the hazards of flooding. In 1979, a tropical storm named Claudette, caused 45 inches of rain to fall in Alvin, Texas.

What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Alvin, Texas, is not a safe place to live in a hurricane.

B. Wind and water damage can occur even after a hurricane has passed.

C. Tropical Storm Claudette flooded Alvin, Texas.

D. Hurricanes bring record amounts of rain.

Every four years, athletes from all over the world gather in a different place for the Summer Olympic Games. In 2012, the site was London, England, where 10,500 participants gathered. They represented 204 countries and territories and earned 302 medals in 26 different sports.

According to the above passage, all of these are years of the Summer Olympics, except __________.

A. 2016

B. 2009

C. 2000

D. 2012

A new study suggests that 1 in 4 Americans do not get enough sleep. Sleep experts recommend 8 hours of sleep per night and most Americans report an average of less than 7 hours of sleep on weeknights and

7.5 hours of sleep on weekends.

The average American sleeps __________.

A. 6 hours on weeknights

B. 8 hours on weekend nights

C. the recommended hours of sleep

D. 7.5 hours on weekend nights