Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with the ASVAB 5
CHAPTER 1: Putting the ASVAB under a Microscope 7
CHAPTER 2: Knowing What It Takes to Get Your Dream Job 17
CHAPTER 3: Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques 23
Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 31
CHAPTER 4: Word Knowledge 33
CHAPTER 5: Paragraph Comprehension 47
Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 63
CHAPTER 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 65
CHAPTER 7: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 97
Part 4: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 111
CHAPTER 8: General Science 113
CHAPTER 9: Auto & Shop Information 135
CHAPTER 10: Mechanical Comprehension 153
CHAPTER 11: Electronics Information 175
CHAPTER 12: Assembling Objects 191
Part 5: Practice ASVAB Exams 201
CHAPTER 13: Practice Exam 1 203
CHAPTER 14: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 235
CHAPTER 15: Practice Exam 2 249
CHAPTER 16: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 283
CHAPTER 17: Practice Exam 3 297
CHAPTER 18: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 329
CHAPTER 19: AFQT Practice Exam 1 343
CHAPTER 20: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 361
CHAPTER 21: AFQT Practice Exam 2.369
CHAPTER 22: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 387
Part 6: The Part of Tens 397
CHAPTER 23: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 399
CHAPTER 24: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 403
CHAPTER 25: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 407
APPENDIX A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs 411
APPENDIX B: Countdown to Taking the ASVAB 425
Index 429