ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Hard
A pilot must exercise <b>prudence</b> when making critical decisions during adverse weather conditions.
- AHaste
- BRecklessness
- CCircumspection
- DImpulsiveness
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Circumspection
Prudence means acting with or showing care and thought for the future. In a pilot's context during adverse weather, this requires careful consideration and caution. 'Circumspection' means the quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks, which is an excellent synonym for the required careful thought and caution.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Haste means excessive speed or urgency of movement or action, which is an antonym for careful thought.
- B. Recklessness means heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions, which is the opposite of prudence.
- D. Impulsiveness means acting or done without forethought, which is an antonym.
Prudence
The quality of being prudent; cautiousness; acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
- Involves wisdom and good judgment.
- Often refers to avoiding risks or bad outcomes.
- Essential in critical or uncertain situations.
Memory trick: Prudence is 'proof' of good judgment.