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 19
Chapter 3: Strategizing Your Way to a Good Score 25
Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 39
Chapter 4: Word Knowledge 41
Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension 65
Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 87
Chapter 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 89
Chapter 7: Algebra 119
Chapter 8: Geometry 145
Chapter 9: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 173
Part 4: Examining General Science under a Microscope 195
Chapter 10: General Science and Life Science 197
Chapter 11: Physical Sciences 219
Chapter 12: Earth and Space Sciences 239
Part 5: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 259
Chapter 13: Auto Information 261
Chapter 14: Shop Information 277
Chapter 15: Mechanical Comprehension 291
Chapter 16: Electronics Information 317
Chapter 17: Assembling Objects 341
Part 6: Practice ASVAB Exams 351
Chapter 18: Practice Exam 1 353
Chapter 19: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 385
Chapter 20: Practice Exam 2 405
Chapter 21: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 437
Chapter 22: Practice Exam 3 455
Chapter 23: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 487
Chapter 24: AFQT Practice Exam 1 507
Chapter 25: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 525
Chapter 26: AFQT Practice Exam 2 535
Chapter 27: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 553
Part 7: The Part of Tens 565
Chapter 28: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 567
Chapter 29: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 571
Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 575
Part 8: Appendixes 579
Appendix A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs 581
Appendix B: Word Knowledge Resources 599
Index 617