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: Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques 25
Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 35
Chapter 4: Word Knowledge 37
Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension 57
Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 73
Chapter 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 75
Chapter 7: Algebra 105
Chapter 8: Geometry 131
Chapter 9: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 159
Part 4: Examining General Science under a Microscope 181
Chapter 10: General Science and Life Science 183
Chapter 11: Physical Sciences 205
Chapter 12: Earth and Space Sciences. 225
Part 5: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 245
Chapter 13: Auto Information 247
Chapter 14: Shop Information 263
Chapter 15: Mechanical Comprehension 277
Chapter 16: Electronics Information 303
Chapter 17: Assembling Objects 327
Part 6: Practice ASVAB Exams 337
Chapter 18: Practice Exam 1 339
Chapter 19: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 371
Chapter 20: Practice Exam 2 391
Chapter 21: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 423
Chapter 22: Practice Exam 3 441
Chapter 23: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 473
Chapter 24: AFQT Practice Exam 1 493
Chapter 25: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 511
Chapter 26: AFQT Practice Exam 2 521
Chapter 27: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 539
Part 7: The Part of Tens 551
Chapter 28: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 553
Chapter 29: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 557
Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 561
Part 8: Appendixes 565
Appendix A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs 567
Appendix B: Countdown to Taking the ASVAB 585
Appendix C: Word Knowledge Resources 589
Index 607