Mixed Deck — All ASVAB Topics Flashcards

Choose the word most similar in meaning to CANDID.

Answer: Honest

Candid means truthful and straightforward; honest is the best synonym.

A recruit earns $1,800 per month and saves 20% of his pay. How much does he save each month?

Answer: $360

$1,800 × 0.20 = $360 saved per month.

A rectangular field is 120 yards long and 80 yards wide. What is its area in square yards?

Answer: 9,600

Area = length × width = 120 × 80 = 9,600 square yards.

A soldier burns 600 calories per hour during a ruck march. How many calories does he burn in 2.5 hours?

Answer: 1,500

600 × 2.5 = 1,500 calories burned.

What is the function of the master cylinder in a brake system?

Answer: Convert pedal force into hydraulic pressure

The master cylinder converts the mechanical force from pressing the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure.

If 511 = 52 x 5m, what is the value of m?

Answer: 9

When multiplying exponents with the same base, you add the powers. So, 5² x 5ᵐ = 5⁽²⁺ᵐ⁾. The given equation is 5¹¹ = 5⁽²⁺ᵐ⁾. For this equality to hold true, the exponents must be equal: 11 = 2 + m. Subtracting 2 from both sides gives m = 9.

Which type of gear arrangement reverses the direction of rotation between the input and output shaft?

Answer: Two meshing spur gears

Two meshing spur gears always rotate in opposite directions.

Which figure best shows how the objects in the left box will appear if they are fit together?

Answer: C

This question tests your ability to mentally combine the given shapes into a single, cohesive unit. By carefully observing the contours and potential connection points of the objects in the left box, you can determine their correct arrangement. Option C correctly illustrates the final assembled form, showing all parts properly interlocked without distortion.

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Answer: Transport oxygen

Red blood cells (erythrocytes) contain hemoglobin, which binds to oxygen in the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout the body. They also help transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

The word AMBIGUOUS most nearly means:

Answer: unclear

Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; not clear.

What is the role of the throwout bearing (release bearing) in a manual transmission vehicle?

Answer: Disengage the clutch when the pedal is pressed

The throwout bearing contacts the clutch pressure plate fingers when the clutch pedal is depressed, releasing clutch pressure and disconnecting engine power from the transmission.

What is the area of a rectangle with length 12 cm and width 5 cm?

Answer: 60 cm²

Area = length × width = 12 × 5 = 60 cm².

The perimeter of a square is 52 inches. What is the area?

Answer: 169 in²

Each side = 52/4 = 13 inches; area = 13² = 169 in².

What is a chassis in automotive terminology?

Answer: The framework that supports the vehicle body and mechanical components

The chassis is the structural framework of a vehicle upon which all other components are mounted.

What does it mean when a vehicle 'hydroplanes'?

Answer: The tires lose contact with the road surface due to water buildup

Hydroplaning occurs when water builds up under tires faster than they can displace it, lifting them off the road.

The word PROFOUND most nearly means:

Answer: deep

Profound means having great depth of insight or knowledge.

A scientist discovers a new organism that has a cell wall but no nucleus. What kingdom does it most likely belong to?

Answer: Monera (Bacteria)

Prokaryotes like bacteria have cell walls but lack a membrane-bound nucleus, placing them in kingdom Monera.

A hydraulic press has an input cylinder with a 1-inch diameter and an output cylinder with a 5-inch diameter. If the input piston moves down 10 inches, how far does the output piston move?

Answer: 0.4 inches

Volume is conserved: π(0.5)²×10 = π(2.5)²×d, solving gives d = 10×(0.25/6.25) = 0.4 inches.

A squad uses 2/3 of its 60 MREs in the field. How many MREs remain?

Answer: 20

2/3 × 60 = 40 used. 60 - 40 = 20 remaining.

Convert 5.5 yards to feet.

Answer: 16.5 feet

1 yard = 3 feet, so 5.5 yards × 3 = 16.5 feet.