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Below is a set of 25 multiple-choice questions simulating the Real ASVAB Test (updated for
2023–2024), covering key subtests such as General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word
Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto
and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects. Each question has
four options (A–D). The correct answer is marked in bold, followed by a short rationale.
Question 1: General Science - NaCl is more commonly known as:
A. Nickel chlorine
B. Pepper
C. Salt
D. Sugar
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NaCl is the chemical formula for sodium chloride, which is table salt.
Question 2: Arithmetic Reasoning - If there are three quarts of gas in a gallon container,
how full is the container?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A gallon equals 4 quarts, so 3 quarts is 3/4 or 75% full.
Question 3: Word Knowledge - "Observe" most nearly means:
A. Maintain
B. Watch
C. Organize
D. Protest
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: "Observe" means to watch or notice something carefully.
Question 4: Paragraph Comprehension - Nations are political and military units, but they
are not necessarily the most important units in economic life... According to the
paragraph, the economic power of nations is:
A. Controlled by political and military success
B. The basis of their political success
C. Limited to a few powerful nations
D. Relatively unimportant
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The passage states that national governments fail to control economic forces,
implying nations' economic role is limited.
Question 5: Mathematics Knowledge - If x + y = 2 and x − y = 1, then:
A. x = 1, y = 1
B. x = 2, y = 1
C. x = 3/2, y = 1/2
D. x = 0, y = 2
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adding the equations: 2x = 3, so x = 3/2; subtracting y from the first gives y = 1/2.
Question 6: Electronics Information - The rotor of a generator moves inside a circle of:
A. Batteries
B. Light bulbs
C. Heating coils
D. Magnets
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A generator's rotor spins within a stator's magnetic field created by magnets to
induce current.
Question 7: Auto and Shop Information - The coolant in a car flows through the:
A. Differential
B. Brakes
C. Distributor