ASVAB practice quiz

Question 1

A military base receives 200 cases of MREs. If 15% are vegetarian meals, how many vegetarian MREs are there?

Accepted Answer

30 cases

Answer

25 cases

Answer

35 cases

Answer

40 cases

Question 2

A convoy travels at a constant speed of 45 mph. How many miles does the convoy cover in 3 hours?

Accepted Answer

135 miles

Answer

120 miles

Answer

150 miles

Answer

180 miles

Question 3

A mess hall serves meals with a main-dish-to-side-dish ratio of 2:3. If 180 side dishes are served, how many main dishes are served?

Accepted Answer

120 main dishes

Answer

90 main dishes

Answer

100 main dishes

Answer

135 main dishes

Question 4

A platoon of 48 soldiers is organized into fire teams of 8 soldiers each. If 16 soldiers are reassigned, how many full fire teams remain?

Accepted Answer

4 fire teams

Answer

3 fire teams

Answer

5 fire teams

Answer

6 fire teams

Question 5

A soldier deposits $500 in a savings account that earns 4% simple interest per year. How much interest is earned after 3 years?

Accepted Answer

$60

Answer

$40

Answer

$50

Answer

$80

Question 6

Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22

Accepted Answer

x = 5

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x = 3

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x = 4

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x = 7

Question 7

What is the perimeter of a rectangular training area that is 50 yards long and 30 yards wide?

Accepted Answer

160 yards

Answer

80 yards

Answer

150 yards

Answer

300 yards

Question 8

What is the sum of 3/4 and 2/3?

Accepted Answer

1 5/12

Answer

5/7

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1 1/12

Answer

1 1/6

Question 9

What is the greatest common factor of 24 and 36?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

6

Answer

8

Answer

24

Question 10

What is the mean of the numbers 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

15

Answer

17

Answer

20

Question 11

A unit's equipment budget increased from $50,000 to $62,500. What was the percent increase?

Accepted Answer

25%

Answer

12.5%

Answer

20%

Answer

30%

Question 12

A soldier earns $3,200 per month. After receiving a 5% raise, what is the soldier's new monthly pay?

Accepted Answer

$3,360

Answer

$3,250

Answer

$3,400

Answer

$3,520

Question 13

Two Humvees leave the same base at the same time, traveling in opposite directions at 50 mph and 65 mph. How far apart are they after 4 hours?

Accepted Answer

460 miles

Answer

340 miles

Answer

500 miles

Answer

550 miles

Question 14

A patrol car must travel 300 miles to reach a checkpoint in 5 hours. What minimum average speed is required?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

55 mph

Answer

65 mph

Answer

70 mph

Question 15

A scale drawing of a tank uses a ratio of 1:72. If the drawing measures 8 inches long, what is the actual tank length in inches?

Accepted Answer

576 inches

Answer

432 inches

Answer

504 inches

Answer

648 inches

Question 16

Three units share a 1,500-gallon water supply in the ratio 2:3:5. How many gallons does the largest unit receive?

Accepted Answer

750 gallons

Answer

300 gallons

Answer

450 gallons

Answer

600 gallons

Question 17

A shipping container holds 200 crates. Crates are loaded at a rate of 5 per minute and unloaded at 8 per minute. How many minutes does it take to completely fill and then empty one container?

Accepted Answer

65 minutes

Answer

25 minutes

Answer

40 minutes

Answer

55 minutes

Question 18

A radio transmits for 15 minutes, rests for 5 minutes, then repeats this cycle. How many full cycles are completed in 2 hours?

Accepted Answer

6 cycles

Answer

3 cycles

Answer

4 cycles

Answer

5 cycles

Question 19

A service member borrows $3,000 at 6% simple interest for 2 years. What is the total amount that must be repaid?

Accepted Answer

$3,360

Answer

$3,180

Answer

$3,300

Answer

$3,600

Question 20

If 2y − 8 = 14, what is the value of y?

Accepted Answer

y = 11

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y = 3

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y = 6

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y = 7

Question 21

A right triangle has legs of 6 inches and 8 inches. What is the length of the hypotenuse?

Accepted Answer

10 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

14 inches

Answer

18 inches

Question 22

What is the primary function of red blood cells in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Carry oxygen to tissues and organs

Answer

Fight off bacterial infections

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Store energy as fat reserves

Answer

Produce digestive enzymes

Question 23

What is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where virtually all weather occurs?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

Answer

Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

Answer

Thermosphere

Question 24

What is the chemical formula for water?

Accepted Answer

H2O

Answer

HO

Answer

H2O2

Answer

H3O

Question 25

Which type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic energy

Answer

Potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

Question 26

A seesaw is an example of which simple machine?

Accepted Answer

Lever

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Inclined plane

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Wheel and axle

Answer

Screw

Question 27

What happens to an object when a net force is applied to it?

Accepted Answer

Its velocity changes

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It always speeds up

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It always slows down

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Nothing ever happens

Question 28

According to Pascal's principle, pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted how?

Accepted Answer

Equally in all directions

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Only in the downward direction

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Only to the container walls

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Only through narrow openings

Question 29

A metal spoon heats up while sitting in hot coffee. What is the primary method of heat transfer?

Accepted Answer

Conduction

Answer

Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 30

Passage: Military aircraft need regular inspections before each flight. Mechanics check engines, replace worn parts, and test all systems. Skipping these steps risks failure. What is the main idea?

Accepted Answer

Routine inspections ensure flight safety

Answer

Aircraft are expensive to maintain

Answer

Mechanics enjoy challenging work

Answer

Aircraft fly too frequently

Question 31

Passage: Hydration matters during physical training. Soldiers need water before, during, and after exercise. Dehydration causes dizziness and lowers performance. What is the main idea?

Accepted Answer

Drinking enough water supports performance

Answer

Physical training is enjoyable

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Soldiers should avoid water

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Dizziness is the most common injury

Question 32

Passage: Soldiers wear body armor with ceramic plates and Kevlar. Ceramic stops rifle rounds while Kevlar absorbs smaller impacts. Armor weighs about 30 pounds. What stops rifle rounds?

Accepted Answer

Ceramic plates

Answer

Kevlar fabric

Answer

Nylon webbing

Answer

Steel inserts

Question 33

Passage: A typical MRE has 1,200 calories and includes an entree, sides, dessert, crackers, and beverage mix. Soldiers eat three per day. How many calories does one MRE contain?

Accepted Answer

1,200 calories

Answer

800 calories

Answer

1,000 calories

Answer

1,500 calories

Question 34

Passage: The military offers tuition assistance to active-duty soldiers taking college courses. Many soldiers use this benefit to earn degrees. What can be inferred?

Accepted Answer

The military values continuing education

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The military discourages higher education

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Only officers may attend college

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Education is required for promotions

Question 35

Which word is most nearly the same in meaning as 'abate'?

Accepted Answer

Become less severe

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Increase in intensity

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Remain constant

Answer

Spread outward

Question 36

Which word is most nearly the same in meaning as 'meticulous'?

Accepted Answer

Very careful and precise

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Carefree and relaxed

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Sloppy and hurried

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Quiet and reserved

Question 37

The soldier acted with great _____ during the rescue. Which word best fits the blank?

Accepted Answer

Valor

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Hesitation

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Indifference

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Confusion

Question 38

After the long march, the platoon was too _____ to continue. Which word best fits the blank?

Accepted Answer

Exhausted

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Energized

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Enthusiastic

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Well-rested

Question 39

What does the military term 'deploy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Move troops into a position

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Store equipment securely

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Return to home base

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Reduce the number of forces

Question 40

What does the term 'bivouac' mean in military use?

Accepted Answer

A temporary outdoor camp

Answer

A formal military ceremony

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A permanent military base

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A type of armored vehicle