PC tests reading comprehension — your ability to extract information, identify main ideas, and draw conclusions from short passages.
15
Questions
22 min
Time
Yes
Affects AFQT?
Ability to read and understand written material. Combined with WK to form the VE composite, which is doubled in the AFQT formula.
Main Idea
What is the passage primarily about?
Detail Recall
According to the passage, what/when/where…?
Inference
What can be concluded from the passage?
Vocabulary in Context
What does "X" mean in this passage?
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Q1"Military working dogs are trained to detect explosives and narcotics. Their acute sense of smell, which is up to 100,000 times more sensitive than a human's, makes them invaluable assets." — The passage implies working dogs are valuable mainly because of their:
A) Training speed
B) Sense of smell
C) Loyalty
D) Strength
Q2"A healthy diet can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Experts recommend eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains." — The main idea is:
A) Cancer is preventable
B) Diet affects health outcomes
C) Whole grains are essential
D) Experts disagree on diets
Q3"The commanding officer noted that morale had improved significantly since the unit began weekly recreation activities." — What caused improved morale?
A) New leadership
B) Recreation activities
C) Better food
D) Shorter shifts
Q4"Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. While installation costs are high, long-term savings on energy bills make them cost-effective." — What is the main drawback mentioned?
A) They break easily
B) High installation cost
C) Low energy output
D) They need batteries
Q5"The term 'logistics' in a military context refers to the detailed coordination of complex operations involving people, facilities, and supplies." — Logistics mainly involves:
A) Combat strategy
B) Coordinating operations
C) Training soldiers
D) Building facilities
Your PC score feeds into these composite scores, which determine job eligibility:
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