ASVAB Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Practice Exam

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• How many 5-pound bags of apples can be made from 400 apples, with each apple weighing 1/4 pound?
• Which activity does not align with the goals of The Great American Beer Company?
• In a pulley system, what force must be applied to balance a 10 pound weight?
• What do AC and DC represent in the electrical field?
• Which of the following is NOT a use of rosin flux?
• How much will commodity A increase in price over two years?
• Simplify: What is 3/5x + x?
• What type of current does a typical home outlet provide?
• Which of the following is crucial for ensuring the stability of structures?
• The term 'furtherance' most nearly means?
• Where is the organ of Corti located in the human body?
• What is the resistor code color for a resistance of 6?
• What advice would you give someone trying to loosen a rusty nut with a wrench?
• Which of the following best defines "contrived" in terms of an action?
• What is a characteristic of simple questions in physics?
• What is the primary function of a resistor?
• What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
• What does the term "incidental" most nearly mean?
• Utility company power lines typically carry which type of current?
• Why are passengers thrown forward against their seat belts when a car stops suddenly?
• Which tool is best for cutting intricate shapes in wood?
• What does a standard multimeter NOT measure?
• A soldering gun is primarily used with which of the following materials?
• What main component do resistors utilize to limit electrical current?
• What percentage of water does an average adult human body contain?
• What is the formula to determine how many pounds of tomatoes are left after using 35 pounds?
• Electrons are particles that are characterized by what kind of charge?
• When did Sam start experiencing allergy symptoms?
• What does "zenith" most nearly mean?
• Which of the following is part of a conventional distributor?
• A triangle has a base measurement of 6 cm and a height of 4 cm. What is its area?
• The crankshaft is typically connected to which component in an engine?
• What is a potential downside to Sara's wish for proximity to another airport?
• What does a capacitor do?
• Centrifugal force is defined as what kind of force?
• Which component is essential for creating a potential difference in an electrical circuit?
• Which of the following is an example of a tumultuous situation?
• What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid called?
• Silicon chips are primarily used to create which of the following?
• What is the main idea of the passage discussing sundresses?
• What does "economical" imply about a person's spending habits?
• What makes a series-parallel circuit different from a parallel circuit?
• Which gauge wire is recommended for a 20-amp circuit?
• In what context might you encounter a "garrison"?
• The cashier negated the charge of the item. What does negated most closely mean?
• What position is a push-to-break switch usually in?
• How did Sam feel about the time spent at Josh's house before the sneezing started?
• What is the chemical process called when electrons are removed from a molecule?
• Osmosis is defined as what process?
• The term "reasoned" in "the sergeant gave their reasoned opinion" best conveys which meaning?
• Which word can best be defined as "artifice"?
• In what context would "pinnacle" be used?
• What does "erratically" most nearly imply?
• When current flows through a resistor, what effect does it have on the current?
• What is the result of 8^6 x 8^9?
• What does "contrived" mean when referring to motives?
• Coolant flow through an engine is regulated by the?
• What does "terse" most nearly mean?
• What is the closest meaning of "chasm"?
• When wiring a polarized 2-prong plug, which AC wire connects to the wide blade?
• How is electrical current primarily measured?
• At what frequency can radar typically operate?
• What overall impression does the sundress give for summer wear according to the passage?
• What does "vacate" most nearly mean?
• What is the closest meaning of the word "ostracize"?
• What kind of wrench should be used to tighten engine components such as manifolds and cylinder heads?
• What does "abrogate" most nearly mean?
• What is the most similar meaning to the word "assimilate"?
• Which tool can measure electrical potential between two points in a circuit?
• If a plumber's monthly car payment is $250, and $225 goes to the principal, what percent is allocated to interest?
• What kind of materials does rebar usually reinforce?
• What does Ohm's Law express the relationship between?
• What type of joints hold bones firmly together without allowing movement?
• What is the primary function of a flywheel in an engine?
• Which of the following best describes electrical potential difference?
• What do we call the process where liquid water changes to gas at room temperature?
• What does the term "bore" most nearly mean?
• How many milliamps are in 5 amps?
• What does the word "datum" most closely mean?
• In a diesel engine, what initiates and controls the combustion?
• What is the result of the expression if x - y ≠ 0?
• Which of the following statements about susceptibility is accurate?
• Which sequence correctly illustrates the events related to Copper in Alaska?
• How many years will it take for the price of gasoline, currently at $2.27 per gallon decreasing by $0.03 every two months, and oil at $0.45 per gallon increasing by $0.05 every six months, to be equal?
• What does the term "commodity" refer to in a general sense?
• In a given schematic, if the total resistance is shown to be 100 ohms, what does this indicate?
• What are the factors of 2x^2+xy-3y^2?
• Which best describes a scrupulous individual?
• What does "negligent" most nearly mean?
• What word describes someone who is skilled in several languages, such as in the case of the exchange student?
• In what year does one light year measure distance?
• A box of nails weighs 1-5/6 pounds. How much do 12 boxes weigh in total?
• The water pressure in a tank is greater near which part of the tank?
• Which word is the closest synonym for "silly" as related to "inept"?
• Which engine component stores oil for lubrication?
• What word most closely relates to "perilous" as in "our perilous journey"?
• What does the word "prevails" most closely mean in the context provided?
• When current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit becomes what?
• What is the term for the temperature at which a substance's solid and liquid states exist in equilibrium?
• In the passage about Lake Las Vegas, what does the term "boasting" imply?
• What is a diode primarily used for?
• What is the opposite of the word "motivate"?
• A torque wrench is used to tighten a bolt when?
• If x = 10, what is the value of z in the equation z = (x³ / 5) - 12?
• Which material is not typically used with a soldering gun?
• Which component makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
• From the passage about Jonas, what can be inferred about Bobby?
• What causes allergic symptoms according to the passage?
• What does 4 - 15 ÷ (30 - 33) equal?
• What determines the atomic number of an atom?
• What is the prime factorization of 28?
• Which of these planets in our solar system is closest to the sun?
• 'Fundamental' most nearly indicates which of the following?
• If A=6 and B=5, what is the value of (A^2-B^2)^2?
• Skepticism most nearly means?
• What unit is used to measure electrical resistance?
• What is a chisel used for?
• Which is the equivalent expression of 4(x + 2)?
• What occurs when a liquid becomes a gas?
• How many feet of chain fence are necessary to enclose a dog pen that is square and has an area of 64 sq feet?
• Why do easily manageable questions allow for effective answers in physics?
• A radar is designed to report the track of an aircraft every second. If this radar reports 30 tracks in one minute, what percentage of the time did the radar track the aircraft?
• What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = 3x + 4?
• Which of the following uses a penny system to specify size?
• Taps and dies are tools used to?
• To make an electric current flow, what is necessary?
• Which wheels or gears turn in the same direction as Gear A?
• What does "supplicate" most nearly mean?
• What happens to the current in a series circuit if one component fails?
• When using a digital multi-meter to measure the amps in a circuit, the leads should be connected...
• What does "compensate" most nearly mean?
• Which part of a cell is considered the "control center"?
• How many planets in the solar system are known to have rings?
• Which planet is named after the Greek god who personified the sky?
• A pie was cut into two equal pieces. Each of the pieces of pie was cut into halves again, and each of those smaller pieces was cut into two equal pieces. If two of the pieces of the pie were eaten, what portion of the pie remains?
• Which of the following is not a part of the human eye?
• A woman is looking for a bigger square office. She finds an office twice the area of her current office. If the perimeter of her current office is 88 feet, how many square feet is the new office?
• If a ball is attached to one end of a rod AB and rotates around a vertical axle, what happens to angle X if the axle BC rotates faster?
• Which term might represent a significant difference or gap?
• Crass most nearly means?
• What is the word most opposite in meaning to "stimulate"?
• What is the meaning of "abrupt" when describing an interaction?
• What term best describes the opposite of "hate"?
• If someone's opinion is considered logical, it can be described as?
• What does the term "hate" imply when used to describe feelings?
• Which is a major role of the mitral valve in the heart?
• In the context of construction materials, what does rebar primarily provide?
• Which word best relates to "fervently"?
• What is the closest meaning of the word "mitigate"?
• According to Mark Twain, what is the danger associated with speculating in stocks?
• What will be Tina's score percentage if she scored 29 out of 35?
• What does "current" refer to in an electrical context?
• What activity did Sam and Josh do first during the sleepover?
• What does the word "tantalize" most nearly mean?
• What is equal to 5% of 55% of 555?
• In the phrase "Mary went to the store and bought peanuts galore," what does "galore" imply?
• What does the word "skittish" most nearly mean?
• What should the political parties in Welland do to gain power together?
• Electrical current flowing from one component to the next typically describes which kind of circuit?
• What is the meaning of the phrase "I ran headlong into the fight"?
• If the sum of 2 and x is equal to 10, what is the value of x?
• What does "defray" most nearly mean?
• What is one light year defined as?
• What is the primary concern for Sara during the holidays?
• In the equation P = I * V, what does "P" stand for?
• How does using a plumb-bob contribute to construction safety?
• If a law has suffered "demise," what has occurred?
• How many centimeters are there in a meter?
• What is the word most opposite in meaning to "scrupulous"?
• What does "tacit" most nearly mean?
• What is the primary function of the master cylinder in a hydraulic system?
• If the perimeter of a square garden is 84 feet, what is the area of the garden?
• What does a hole cutter bit do?
• What does the abbreviation 'DC' stand for?
• What is the word most opposite in meaning to "hypocrisy"?
• A blown fuse affects the flow of current in what way?
• What is the technique called for joining copper water pipes?
• What is the purpose of the crankshaft?
• What does the term "domicile" most nearly mean?
• How can voltage be defined in a simple term?
• Which word describes the action of requesting earnestly or humbly?
• To properly turn wood stock, which tool should be used?
• Which part of the ear is most susceptible to damage from loud noises?
• What does the term "APEX" refer to in the context of Tim's promise?
• Brittle is most nearly synonymous with which term?
• Which planet is known as the largest planet in the solar system?
• What does "emblem" most nearly refer to?
• The catalytic converter is an essential component of which system in vehicles?
• Five people, each working 8 hours a day can assemble 400 toys in a 5-day work week. What is the average number of toys assembled per hour per person?
• What is the function of rebar in concrete construction?
• From the details given, what can be inferred about Sam regarding dogs?
• What is the impact of using a plumb-bob in a building project?
• In calculating the percentage of interest spent on a car payment of $250 with $225 going to principal, what do you find?
• If 35 of the 140 cars delivered to a dealer were blue, what percentage were blue?
• What is the author’s purpose in discussing the mitral valve's responsibilities?
• The process of osmosis primarily involves movement through what medium?
• How is a period of time typically measured?
• Sustain most nearly means?
• What is the value represented by a resistor with its first three color bands as brown, black, and red?
• Which element is found in the nucleus of an atom?
• What does it mean when a judge levied a severe penalty?
• What is a synonym for "obstinate"?
• What is the primary use of a trowel in construction?
• If a truck averages 23 miles per gallon and gas costs $2.28 per gallon, how much would it cost for a trip of 2,093 miles?
• What is a common item that might be compared against a plumb-bob?
• What is kinetic energy defined as?
• What aspect of the Lake Las Vegas experience is likely emphasized in the passage?
• What role does rebar play in preventing concrete structures from?
• What is a diode?
• What does the term "brusque" imply when describing a person's account of events?
• In terms of weight, how many 1/4 pound apples make up 400 apples?
• Which word best defines "inept"?
• What does the term "void" most nearly signify?
• What are the factors of x^2+4x+3?
• How many years will it take for commodities A and B to be equal in price?
• What does "frugal" most nearly mean?
• What do frictional forces always do in relation to motion?
• If a/b = 3/7, what is equal to (2a+4b)/(2a-4b)?
• What is the word most opposite in meaning to "tranquil"?
• What is the area of a rectangle with long sides measuring 4 cm and short sides measuring 3 cm?
• What type of device converts an automobile's mechanical energy into electrical energy?
• What is the value of the variable in the equation 5y + 2 = 17?
• What does the phrase "demise of the proposed law" refer to?
• What is a ball peen hammer best at?
• What does "rebuke" most nearly mean?
• How long is the average length of the small intestine?
• Which term refers to the outer layer of a cell?
• If four weights are hung together, what will be the tension in the cord at a specific point labeled x?
• What does "defiantly" most nearly mean?
• What did Sam do when he started sneezing uncontrollably?
• What tool is most suitable for spreading and shaping mortar?
• What does "illicit" most nearly mean?
• What do physicists seek to understand?
• Which substance has a pH level greater than 7?
• How would you describe peaches that are very ripe and flavorful?
• In electrical wiring, the choice of wire gauge is most influenced by?
• What is the primary use of a plumb-bob in construction?
• If a 5-foot post casts an 8-foot shadow at the same time that a nearby tree casts a 48-foot shadow, how tall is the tree?
• What is the process of changing AC to DC called?
• Which term describes the concept of reinforcing materials in construction?
• Not counting the sun, which star is the closest to Earth?
• In an electric circuit, what does resistance oppose?
• What is the formula for the hypotenuse of a right triangle?
• If something is described as "hazardous," what does this imply about its nature?
• In the scientific classification of stars, what type of star is Proxima Centauri?
• What is the function of rosin flux in soldering?
• Which word is the opposite of "periodical"?
• How many crankshafts are there in a V-8 automobile engine?
• How is the voting behavior of the libertarians characterized in the context of Welland?
• What does the term "remunerate" most closely refer to?
• What term is used to describe the act of honoring and remembering veterans during a ceremony?
• When measuring resistance with an ohmmeter, what must be done prior to measuring?
• What is a limitation of weather radar according to the context provided?
• Before being painted, a concrete play area was marked off into squares and then into triangles. For the square shown, what is the area of the triangular part labeled XYZ?
• What aspect of hail does weather radar struggle to identify?
• What is the weight of 12 boxes if one box of nails weighs 1-5/6 pounds?
• The starter gear disengages from the car's flywheel to avoid?
• What is the primary meaning of the word "garrison" as used in military context?
• At what temperature does pure water freeze, measured in degrees Celsius?
• What does the I stand for in the equation P = I * V?
• What is a rheostat?
• Why is vertical reference important in construction?
• Which of the following correctly describes the noise-damage risk in the cochlea?
• How many times will the right end of a lever move up and down if the cam makes four rotations?
• In what context would you encounter the term "detest" most frequently?
• What is the closest meaning of "compensation" in a financial context?
• What is the primary gaseous component of Earth's atmosphere?
• What does "devout" most closely mean?
• Where is the asteroid belt located in the solar system?
• Which of the following is a synonym for "detest"?
• What is the product of 3! (factorial)?
• What does BTU stand for?
• What is the primary function of a transducer?
• Where is the differential located in a front engine, rear wheel drive car?
• The term 'susceptible' most nearly means?
• What is the next number in the series 12, 17, 24, 33, 44?
• The ammeter measures what aspect of an electrical circuit?
• Which gas primarily composes the atmosphere of Mars?
• An ohmmeter is used to measure what?
• What would be a synonym for "unlawful"?
• What action is represented by the term "compensation" in a work environment?
• What is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks?
• Which component in an electrical circuit is responsible for creating a specific current flow?
• Which tool does not produce wood chips when in use?
• According to the passage, time is described as being what?
• The intestines are primarily a part of which bodily system?
• Which tool is commonly used to bend large sections of sheet metal?
• What does evaporation refer to in terms of phase change?
• What does the term "emphasize" most nearly mean?
• Which of the following statements about electrons is accurate?
• What does "burnished" mean in the context of "the brass was not burnished"?