ASVAB Comprehensive Practice Test 1 Review

A comprehensive set of practice flashcards based on ASVAB test questions covering General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto & Shop Information, and Mechanical Comprehension.

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Au

Which planet is closest to the sun?

Mercury

What gas makes up approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen

Through what process do plants manufacture their own food?

Photosynthesis

What is the hardest natural substance in the world?

Diamond

Which organ in the human body is responsible for producing insulin?

Pancreas

What type of rock is created from cooled magma?

Igneous

What is the standard unit of electric current?

Ampere

Which human blood type is considered the universal donor?

O

What is the primary cause of Earth's tides?

Moon's gravity

What is the smallest particle of an element?

Atom

Which vitamin is synthesized when the skin is exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin D

What is the calculated speed of light?

$$300,000\,km/s$$

What gas is the most abundant within the sun?

Hydrogen

What is the scientific study of earthquakes called?

Seismology

What is the pH level of pure water?

$$7$$

Which specific part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance?

Cerebellum

What is the most common element found in the universe?

Hydrogen

Which force is responsible for keeping planets in their orbits?

Gravitational

At sea level, what is the boiling point of water?

$$100^\circ C$$

What type of chemical bond forms between metals and non-metals?

Ionic

Who proposed the theory of evolution?

Darwin

Which organelle is recognized as the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria

If a car travels $240\,miles$ in $4\,hours$, what is its average speed?

$$60\,mph$$

What is the sale price of a $25$ dollar shirt if it is discounted by $20\%$?

$20$ dollars

If Mary has $12$ books and John has $3$ times as many, how many books does John have?

$$36$$

What is $15\%$ of $200$?

$$30$$

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of $8\,inches$?

$$32\,in$$

What is the area of a rectangle that measures $6\,ft$ by $4\,ft$?

$$24\,sq\,ft$$

What is the sum of the angles in any triangle?

$$180^\circ$$

What is the approximate area of a circle with a radius of $5$?

$$78.5$$

What is the volume of a cube where each side measures $4$?

$$64$$

In the sequence $2, 6, 18, 54$, what is the next number?

$$162$$

What does the word 'Abate' most nearly mean?

Decrease

What is the meaning of 'Benevolent'?

Kind

What is the definition of 'Frugal'?

Thrifty

What does 'Jeopardize' mean?

Endanger

What does 'Kindle' most nearly mean?

Ignite

What is the meaning of 'Lucid'?

Clear

What does 'Obsolete' mean?

Outdated

What does the word 'Terse' mean?

Brief

What does 'Ephemeral' most nearly mean?

Temporary

What does 'Garrulous' mean?

Talkative

In which country did the industrial revolution begin in the late 18th century?

Britain

The industrial revolution marked a shift from manual labor to what?

Mechanized labor

How long is the Great Wall of China?

Over 13,000 miles

During which dynasty was most of the Great Wall seen today built?

Ming Dynasty

Which bodily system is strengthened by regular exercise?

Cardiovascular system

What are released during physical activity to improve mood and reduce stress?

Endorphins

What is the main cause of the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations?

Human activities (burning fossil fuels)

What is the value of $x^2$ if $x = 7$?

$$49$$

What is the square root of $144$?

$$12$$

What is the value of $2^3$?

$$8$$

What is $\log_{10}(100)$?

$$2$$

What is the area of a circle with a radius of $6$?

$$36\pi$$

What is the sum of the interior angles of a pentagon?

$$540^\circ$$

What is the value of $5!$ (5 factorial)?

$$120$$

Simplify the expression $(x^3)(x^2)$.

$$x^5$$

What is the derivative of $x^3$?

$$3x^2$$

What is the standard unit of electrical resistance?

Ohm

What does the acronym 'AC' stand for in electronics?

Alternating Current

What electronic component allows current to flow in only one direction?

Diode

What is the standard frequency of household AC power in the United States?

60 Hz

What does a capacitor store?

Electrical charge

What is the typical color of the 'hot' wire in household wiring?

Black

What is the typical color of the 'neutral' wire in household wiring?

White

What is the typical color of 'ground' wires?

Green

Which engine part is responsible for mixing air and fuel?

Carburetor

Which type of screwdriver has a cross tip?

Phillips head

What automotive component is responsible for charging the battery?

Alternator

In what unit is torque measured?

Foot-pounds

What is the function of an automotive muffler?

To reduce exhaust noise

What shop tool is used to measure thickness?

Caliper

A lever with the fulcrum located in the middle is which class?

Class 1

A screw is a modified version of which simple machine?

Inclined plane

In which direction does friction always act relative to motion?

Against motion

How is the Ideal Mechanical Advantage (IMA) of an inclined plane calculated?

$$\frac{\text{Length}}{\text{Height}}$$

In which direction does centrifugal force act?

Away from center

What form of energy does a flywheel store?

Kinetic energy

In mechanical terms, what does torque equal?

$$\text{Force} \times \text{Distance}$$