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Free ASVAB Section 8: Paragraph comprehension Exam Braindumps (page: 6)

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Military customs and courtesies are proven traditions that explain what should and shouldn’t be done in many situations. They are acts of respect and courtesy when dealing with other people and have evolved as a result of the need for order, as well as the mutual respect and sense of fraternity that exists among military personnel. Military customs and courtesies go beyond basic politeness; they play an extremely important role in building morale, esprit de corps, discipline, and mission effectiveness. Customs and courtesies ensure proper respect for the chain of command and build the foundation for self-discipline.
According to this passage, ____________.

  1. military customs and courtesies are enforced by regulation
  2. military customs and courtesies are nothing more than basic politeness
  3. military customs and courtesies are the building blocks to self-discipline
  4. military customs and courtesies aren’t applicable to the Coast Guard

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The passage makes no reference about the enforceability of customs and courtesies, so Choice "military customs and courtesies are enforced by regulation" would be incorrect.
According to the passage, military customs and courtesies go beyond basic politeness, making Choice "military customs and courtesies are nothing more than basic politeness" incorrect.
Choice "military customs and courtesies aren’t applicable to the Coast Guard" is incorrect because the passage doesn’t reference any individual military service.
The last sentence of the passage contains the correct answer.



The Panama Canal is a ship canal that cuts through the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Although several foreign companies tried to build the canal throughout the 19th century, none were successful. After the U.S. helped Panama revolt against Columbia, the U.S. was given rights to the land the canal occupied. The U.S. government finished the canal in 1914.
According to this passage, ____________.

  1. Panama and Columbia fought a war over the Panama Canal
  2. the U.S. was given rights to the canal land
  3. foreign companies built the canal before the U.S. stepped in
  4. Panama built the canal in 1914

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The passage states that Panama revolted against Columbia, not that they fought over the canal, so Choice "Panama and Columbia fought a war over the Panama Canal" is incorrect.
The passage states that the foreign companies were unsuccessful in building the canal, so Choice "foreign companies built the canal before the U.S. stepped in" is incorrect.
The United States, not Panama, built the canal, so Choice "Panama built the canal in 1914" is wrong.



Extreme care must be exercised to ensure proper handling and cleaning of soiled U.S. flags. A torn flag may be professionally mended, but a badly torn or tattered flag should be destroyed. When the flag is in such a condition that it’s no longer a fitting emblem for display, destroy it in a dignified manner, preferably by burning.
According to this passage, torn flags should be_______________ .

  1. mended
  2. burned
  3. destroyed
  4. all of the above

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

According to the passage a torn U.S. Flag can be professionally mended, but a severely torn flag should be destroyed. The preferred method of destruction is by burning.



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 ___________.

  1. had only one purpose
  2. had little in common with modern labor unions
  3. exploited workers
  4. held considerable economic power

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The passage states that guilds had economic and social purposes, so Choice "had only one purpose" is incorrect.
The passage states that guilds were similar to labor unions, so Choice "had little in common with modern labor unions" is incorrect.
The passage states that guilds protected merchants and craftspeople; it says nothing about exploiting workers, so Choice "exploited workers" is incorrect.






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