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Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Automotive & Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, Assembling Objects (Page 135 )

Updated On: 12-Jan-2026
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Wales was in ancient times divided into three parts nearly equal, consideration having been paid, in this division, more to the value than to the just quantity or proportion of territory. They were Venedotia, now called North Wales; Demetia, or South Wales, which in British is called Deheubarth, that is, the southern part; and Powys, the middle or eastern district. Roderic the Great, or Rhodri Mawr, who was king over all Wales, was the cause of this division. He had three sons, Mervin, Anarawt, and Cadell, amongst whom he partitioned the whole principality.
Wales was divided into divisions because __________.

  1. Natural boundaries, such as rivers and mountains made the division necessary
  2. Wales was too large for the King to oversee personally
  3. The King of Wales wanted his sons to rule
  4. all of the above

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The rationale for the division is explained in the final sentence.
The passage makes no reference to the size of Wales or the natural boundaries.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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