Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB) Practice Exam Questions
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1. Which of the following numbers is a prime number?
A. 9
B. 15
C. 13
D. 21
13 is only divisible by 1 and itself, making it a prime number.
2. The main function of the mitochondria is to:
A. Produce proteins
B. Store genetic material
C. Generate energy for the cell
D. Aid in cell division
The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP
energy.
3. What is the synonym of “reluctant”?
A. Unwilling
B. Eager
C. Careless
D. Honest
“Reluctant” means not willing or hesitant.
,4. If a car travels 60 miles in 1.5 hours, its average speed is:
A. 30 mph
B. 40 mph
C. 45 mph
D. 50 mph
Speed = distance ÷ time = 60 ÷ 1.5 = 40 mph.
5. Which of the following tools measures electric current?
A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Ohmmeter
D. Barometer
An ammeter measures current in amperes.
6. A synonym for “candid” is:
A. Deceptive
B. Shy
C. Honest
D. Indirect
“Candid” means truthful and straightforward.
7. What is the mechanical advantage of a lever if the effort arm is 4 m and the
load arm is 2 m?
A. ½
B. 1
C. 2
D. 4
Mechanical advantage = effort arm ÷ load arm = 4 ÷ 2 = 2.
8. Which planet is known for its rings?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Neptune
D. Mars
Saturn’s ring system is the most visible and prominent.
, 9. The antonym of “expand” is:
A. Extend
B. Contract
C. Enlarge
D. Grow
“Contract” means to shrink or make smaller.
10.In the fraction ¾, what is the denominator?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 7
D. 12
The denominator is the number below the fraction line.
11.The process of water changing from gas to liquid is called:
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Sublimation
Condensation occurs when vapor cools into liquid.
12.Which of these words means “able to burn easily”?
A. Watery
B. Soluble
C. Flammable
D. Ductile
“Flammable” means easily ignited or capable of burning.
13.The atomic number of an element represents the number of:
A. Neutrons
B. Protons
C. Electrons + Neutrons
D. Atoms
Atomic number = number of protons in the nucleus.
Battery (ASVAB) Practice Exam Questions
And Correct Answers (Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A | Instant
Download Pdf
1. Which of the following numbers is a prime number?
A. 9
B. 15
C. 13
D. 21
13 is only divisible by 1 and itself, making it a prime number.
2. The main function of the mitochondria is to:
A. Produce proteins
B. Store genetic material
C. Generate energy for the cell
D. Aid in cell division
The mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP
energy.
3. What is the synonym of “reluctant”?
A. Unwilling
B. Eager
C. Careless
D. Honest
“Reluctant” means not willing or hesitant.
,4. If a car travels 60 miles in 1.5 hours, its average speed is:
A. 30 mph
B. 40 mph
C. 45 mph
D. 50 mph
Speed = distance ÷ time = 60 ÷ 1.5 = 40 mph.
5. Which of the following tools measures electric current?
A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Ohmmeter
D. Barometer
An ammeter measures current in amperes.
6. A synonym for “candid” is:
A. Deceptive
B. Shy
C. Honest
D. Indirect
“Candid” means truthful and straightforward.
7. What is the mechanical advantage of a lever if the effort arm is 4 m and the
load arm is 2 m?
A. ½
B. 1
C. 2
D. 4
Mechanical advantage = effort arm ÷ load arm = 4 ÷ 2 = 2.
8. Which planet is known for its rings?
A. Jupiter
B. Saturn
C. Neptune
D. Mars
Saturn’s ring system is the most visible and prominent.
, 9. The antonym of “expand” is:
A. Extend
B. Contract
C. Enlarge
D. Grow
“Contract” means to shrink or make smaller.
10.In the fraction ¾, what is the denominator?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 7
D. 12
The denominator is the number below the fraction line.
11.The process of water changing from gas to liquid is called:
A. Evaporation
B. Condensation
C. Precipitation
D. Sublimation
Condensation occurs when vapor cools into liquid.
12.Which of these words means “able to burn easily”?
A. Watery
B. Soluble
C. Flammable
D. Ductile
“Flammable” means easily ignited or capable of burning.
13.The atomic number of an element represents the number of:
A. Neutrons
B. Protons
C. Electrons + Neutrons
D. Atoms
Atomic number = number of protons in the nucleus.
