ASVAB for Dummies Book

	Introduction	1
	About This Book	1
	Why You Need This Book	2
	Change Is in the Air (on Land, and at Sea)	2
	Foolish Assumptions	2
	How This Book Is Organized	2
	Icons Used in This Book	4
Part I	An Aerial View: Putting the ASVAB into Perspective	5
Chapter 1	Attention! Getting to Know Your Ally: The ASVAB	7
	Mapping Out the ASVAB Subtests	7
	Setting Sail on Your ASVAB Prep Tour	8
	Using the ASVAB to Compute Your AFQT Score ASAP	9
	Missing the Mark: Retaking the ASVAB	11
Chapter 2	ASVAB and Military Job Qualification	13
	Determining How Your ASVAB Scores Affect Your Enlistment	13
	Using the Line Scores	14
Chapter 3	Test-Taking and Study Techniques	21
	Paper versus Computer: Know Your Medium	21
	Multiple Choice Strategies	23
	Guessing Again	24
	Taking the Practice Tests	25
	Studying Like You're Taking the Test	28
	24 Hours and Counting: Pretest Preparations	28
Part II	Words of Wisdom: Vocabulary and Reading	29
Chapter 4	Word Knowledge	31
	Checking Out the Word Knowledge Format	31
	Words Made Fresh Dally!	32
	Same or Different? Understanding Synonyms and Antonyms	35
	Whipping Your Vocabulary into Shape	35
	Short-Term Study: Yikes! One Week until the ASVAB!	37
	Sample Test Questions	39
Chapter 5	Paragraph Comprehension	41
	How Does It Work?	41
	What's the Big Idea? Determining the Main Idea in a Paragraph	42
	Everyone's a Critic: Analyzing What You've Read	43
	Four Types of Comprehension Questions	45
	Speed Counts: Tips for Slow Readers	48
	Help! The ASVAB Is Next Week!	49
	Test-Taking Tips	50
	Sample Test Questions	51
Part III	Adding Things Up: Numbers Knowledge	53
Chapter 6	Arithmetic Reasoning	55
	Wrestling with Word Problems	56
	Welcome Back to Basic (Math) Training	57
	Testing 1, 2, 3: Test-Taking Strategies	64
	Sample Test Questions	66
Chapter 7	Mathematics Knowledge	69
	Bringing Up the Background Info	69
	Translating Terminology Tips	71
	Minding Your P's and Q's and X's and Y's: Algebra Review	72
	Covering All the Angles: Geometry Review	76
	Finding Calculation Clues like Starsky and Hutch	79
	Taking In Some Test-Taking Techniques	82
	Sample Questions	84
Chapter 8	Numerical Operations	87
	Operating on Numerals	87
	Go Speed Racer, Go!	88
	Tipping the Scales in Your Favor	90
	Sample Questions	91
Chapter 9	Coding Speed	93
	Playing the Spy Game with Your Coding Skills	94
	Kicking in Your Afterburner	95
	Test-Taking Tips	95
	Sample Questions	96
Part IV	How Does This Thing Work? Science and Mechanics	99
Chapter 10	General Science	101
	Getting Specific about General Science	101
	Picking Up the Principles of Science	102
	Playing Tricks with Terminology	102
	Classifying the World Scientifically	102
	Resorting to Drastic Measures	104
	Living Your Life One Science at a Time	104
	Test-Taking Pointers	112
	Sample Test Questions	114
Chapter 11	Auto & Shop Information	117
	Checking Under the Hood	117
	Picking up the Tools of the Trade	120
	Finding a Fascinating Fastener	124
	Sample Test Questions	125
Chapter 12	Mechanical Comprehension	127
	Understanding Machines and Mechanisms	128
	Measuring Work	128
	Using Your Leverage	130
	If You're So Inclined	131
	Blocking and Tackling: No, This Isn't Football	132
	Reinventing the Wheel	132
	Test-Taking Techniques	133
	Sample Test Questions	135
Chapter 13	Electronics Information	137
	Discovering the Secrets of Electricity	137
	Working with Electronics	142
	Test-Taking Tips	145
	Sample Test Questions	146
Part V	Sample ASVAB Tests	149
Chapter 14	Sample Test One	151
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Chapter 15	Answer Key to Sample Test One	199
Part 1	General Science Answers	199
Part 2	Arithmetic Reasoning Answers	199
Part 3	Word Knowledge Answers	201
Part 4	Paragraph Comprehension Answers	201
Part 5	Numerical Operations Answers	203
Part 6	Coding Speed Answers	203
Part 7	Auto & Shop Information Answers	204
Part 8	Mathematics Knowledge Answers	204
Part 9	Mechanical Comprehension Answers	205
Part 10	Electronics Information Answers	207
Chapter 16	Sample Test Two	209
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Chapter 17	Answer Key to Sample Test Two	257
Part 1	General Science Answers	257
Part 2	Arithmetic Reasoning Answers	257
Part 3	Word Knowledge Answers	259
Part 4	Paragraph Comprehension Answers	260
Part 5	Numerical Operations Answers	261
Part 6	Coding Speed Answers	261
Part 7	Auto & Shop Information Answers	262
Part 8	Mathematics Knowledge Answers	262
Part 9	Mechanical Comprehension Answers	264
Part 10	Electronics Information Answers	265
Chapter 18	Sample Test Three	267
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Chapter 19	Answer Key to Sample Test Three	315
Part 1	General Science Answers	315
Part 2	Arithmetic Reasoning Answers	315
Part 3	Word Knowledge Answers	317
Part 4	Paragraph Comprehension Answers	318
Part 5	Numerical Operations Answers	319
Part 6	Coding Speed Answers	319
Part 7	Auto & Shop Information Answers	320
Part 8	Mathematics Knowledge Answers	320
Part 9	Mechanical Comprehension Answers	322
Part 10	Electronics Information Answers	323
Part VI	The Part of Tens	325
Chapter 20	Ten Common Test-Taking Mistakes	327
	Choosing Not to Study at All	327
	Failing to Realize How Scores Are Used	327
	Studying for Unnecessary Subtests	327
	Losing Focus	327
	Panicking Over Time	328
	Deciding Not to Check the Answers	328
	Making Wild Guesses or Not Guessing at All	328
	Changing Answers	328
	Worrying about the Past	328
	Misunderstanding the Problem	328
Chapter 21	Ten Easy Concepts to Memorize	329
	Changing Percents	329
	Clearing Up Inverse Confusion	329
	Outlining the Order of Operations	329
	Reviewing Ratios, Rates, and Scales	330
	Calculating Area, Perimeter, and Volume	330
	Finding the Word Closest in Meaning	330
	Using Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes	331
	Getting to the Point	331
	Finding Specific Information	331
	Drawing Conclusions	331
Chapter 22	Ten Topics to Explore Online	333
	For More on the Military	333
	For More on Reading Comprehension	334
	For More on Vocabulary	334
	For More on Math	334
	For More on Math and Vocabulary	335
	For More on Science	335
	For More on Electronics	335
	For More on Mechanics	335
	For More on Auto & Shop	335
	For More on For Dummies Books	336
Appendix A	Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs	337
	Administrative and Finance	337
	Aircraft Operations and Maintenance	339
	Civil Engineering	342
	Combat Arms (Ground Combat)	344
	Enlisted Flying Jobs	346
	Electronics, Satellites, and Computers	347
	Ground Vehicles	352
	Law Enforcement	353
	Medical	354
	Military Intelligence	355
	Supply and Logistics	356
	Miscellaneous Jobs	357
Appendix B	New Changes to the ASVAB	361
	Saying Goodbye to Outdated Subtests	361
	Now Playing at a Testing Center Near You: The New Assembling Objects Subtest	361
	Putting Tab A into Slot B	362
	Puzzling over shapes	362
	Piecing together some test-taking tips	362
	Shifting Gears: Auto & Shop	363
	Changing Frequencies: Electronics Information	363
	Index	365