Free ASVAB Section 8: Paragraph comprehension Exam Braindumps
ASVAB Section Eight : Paragraph comprehension Questions 51–55 (page: 12)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

An employer may offer, as part of its health plan, a limited incentive (in the form of a reward or penalty) to an employee whose spouse (1) is covered under the employee’s health plan; (2) receives health or genetic services offered by the employer, including as part of a wellness program; and (3) provides information about his or her current or past health status. Information about current or past health status usually is provided as part of a health risk assessment (HRA), which may include a questionnaire or medical examination, such as a blood pressure test or blood test to detect high cholesterol or high glucose levels. The total incentive for an employee and spouse to participate in a wellness program that is part of a group health plan and that collects information about current or past health status may not exceed 30 percent of the total cost of the plan in which the employee and any dependents are enrolled. The incentive may be financial or in-kind (e.g., time-off awards, prizes, and other items of value).
What is the best title for this passage?

  1. "Health Risks and Incentives"
  2. "Spousal Insurance Cost"
  3. "Incentives for Employee Health Plans"
  4. "Employee Wellness Plans"

Answer(s): C



The U.S. Department of Justice has prepared a report about hate crimes in the United States between 1997 and 1999. In 60% of hate crime incidents, the most serious offense was a violent crime, most commonly intimidation or simple assault. The majority of incidents motivated by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability involved a violent offense, while two-thirds of incidents motivated by religion involved a property offense, most commonly vandalism. Younger offenders were responsible for most hate crimes. Thirty-one percent of violent offenders, and 46% of property offenders were under age 18.
Most property offense hate crimes were motivated by___________.

  1. religion
  2. race
  3. sexual orientation
  4. abortion

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The second sentence states that most violent crimes were motivated by such factors as race and sexual orientation, while most property crimes were motivated by religion.



The U.S. Department of Justice has prepared a report about hate crimes in the United States between 1997 and 1999. In 60% of hate crime incidents, the most serious offense was a violent crime, most commonly intimidation or simple assault. The majority of incidents motivated by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability involved a violent offense, while two-thirds of incidents motivated by religion involved a property offense, most commonly vandalism. Younger offenders were responsible for most hate crimes. Thirty-one percent of violent offenders, and 46% of property offenders were under age 18.
The majority of hate crimes during this period can be classified as____________ .

  1. property offenses
  2. violent crimes
  3. assault
  4. intimidation

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

60% of all hate crimes during the period were violent crimes. Assault and intimidation are examples of this category.



Linewatch operations are conducted near international boundaries and coastlines in areas of Border Patrol jurisdiction to prevent the illegal entry and smuggling of aliens into the United States and to intercept those who do enter illegally before they can escape from border areas. Signcutting is the detection and the interpretation of any disturbances in natural terrain conditions that indicate the presence or passage of people, animals, or vehicles.

The operation that’s designed to detect changes in the natural environment, which may indicate passage of illegal aliens is called ____________.

  1. Linewatching
  2. Signcutting
  3. Border Patrol Operations
  4. Terrain Observation

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The last sentence in the passage describes the signcutting operation.



Lasers and incandescent lights are different in an important way. Incandescent light from light bulbs emits light of different wavelengths and moves in many directions. On the other hand, laser beams are monochromatic, consisting of a single wavelength. They can travel great distances without spreading.
Any comparison of laser and incandescent lights must include a discussion of ___________.

  1. small and large light bulbs
  2. wavelengths
  3. soundwaves
  4. echoes

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The purpose of the paragraph is to make a comparison between laser and incandescent light. The two are compared in one way, that is, in terms of their different wavelengths.



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