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The bestselling ASVAB study guide--now updated for 2018/2019! The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a timed multi-aptitude test developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. The test is given at more than 13,000 schools and Military Entrance Processing Stations nationwide and is used to determine the branch of service and career field where a candidate would most excel. If you're one of the more than one million people a year preparing to take the test, this is your one-stop resource to ensure you perform your very best. 2018/2019 ASVAB For Dummies is packed with practice questions; an in-depth view of each of the nine subtests; strategy cheat sheets; proven study tips and test taking-tactics, as well as 3 full-length practice tests and 2 AFQT practice tests to help you prep for test day. * Score high and qualify for the military job you want * Boost your math, science, and English performance * Review all 9 subject areas covered on the test * Find out how the test is scored and know what to expect on exam day Scoring high on the ASVAB will require study and concentration. 2018/2019 ASVAB For Dummies gives you the tools and information you need to land the military future of your dreams.
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2018/2019 ASVAB For Dummies®
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Table of Contents
Cover
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1: Getting Started with the ASVAB
Chapter 1: Putting the ASVAB under a Microscope
Knowing Which Version You’re Taking
Mapping Out the ASVAB Subtests
Deciphering ASVAB Scores
Do-Over: Retaking the ASVAB
Chapter 2: Knowing What It Takes to Get Your Dream Job
Eyeing How ASVAB Scores Determine Military Training Programs and Jobs
Understanding How Each Branch Computes Line Scores
Chapter 3: Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques
Taking the Test: Computerized or Paper?
Tackling Multiple-Choice Questions
When You Don’t Know an Answer: Guessing Smart
Studying and Practicing for the ASVAB
Making Last-Minute Preparations: 24 Hours and Counting
Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills
Chapter 4: Word Knowledge
Grasping the Importance of Word Knowledge
Checking Out the Word Knowledge Question Format
Building Words from Scratch: Strategies to Help You Decipher Word Meanings
Yin and Yang: Understanding Synonyms and Antonyms
ASVAB Word Knowledge Strategy: Finding the Answer When You Just Don’t Know
You Are What You Speak: Improving Your Vocabulary, Improving Yourself
Word Knowledge Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension
Understanding the Importance of Paragraph Comprehension for Military Jobs
Eyeing the Physique of the Paragraph Comprehension Subtest
Trying the Four Flavors of Comprehension Questions
Do You Get My Point? Breaking down Paragraphs
Analyzing What You’ve Read: Guessing at What the Writer Really Means
Faster than a Speeding Turtle: Tips for Slow Readers
Test-Taking Tips for Reading and Gleaning
Paragraph Comprehension Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills
Chapter 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations
Just When You Thought You Were Done with Vocab: Math Terminology
Operations: What You Do to Numbers
Working on Both Sides of the Line: Fractions
A Powerful Shorthand: Writing in Scientific Notation
Getting to the Root of the Problem
An Unknown Quantity: Reviewing Algebra
Looking at Math from a Different Angle: Geometry Review
Test-Taking Techniques for Your Mathematical Journey
Math Knowledge Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 7: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems
Tackling the Real World of Word Problems
The Guessing Game: Putting Reason in Your Guessing Strategy
Arithmetic Reasoning (Math Word Problems) Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Part 4: Examining General Science Under a Microscope
Chapter 8: General Science and Life Science
There’s a Scientific Method to the Madness
Understanding Forms of Measurement
Uncovering Biology, from Big to Small
Perusing the Human Body Systems
Digging through Plant Physiology
Thinking Small: A Look at Cells
Swimming in the Gene Pool: Genetics
Using Common Sense to Hypothesize about Answers
General and Life Science Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 9: Physical Sciences
Chemistry: Not Blowing Up the Lab
Physics: It Matters (and It’s Matter)
Physical Science Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 10: Earth and Space Sciences
Staying Down to Earth with Geology and Meteorology
Paleontology: Can You Dig It?
Where Few Have Gone Before: Astronomy
Getting Back to Your Latin Roots to Improve Your Test Score
Earth and Space Science Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Part 5: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills
Chapter 11: Auto & Shop Information
Checking under the Hood
Picking Up the Tools of the Trade
Sticking Materials Together with Fasteners
Building a Better Score
Auto & Shop Information Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 12: Mechanical Comprehension
Understanding the Forces of the Universe
You Call That Work?!
Relying on Machines to Help You Work
Working Your Way to a Better Test Score
Mechanical Comprehension Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 13: Electronics Information
Uncovering the Secrets of Electricity
Switching Things Up with Alternating and Direct Current
Picture It: Decoding Electrical Circuit Codes
Eyeing Some Electronic Information Test Tips
Electronics Information Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Chapter 14: Assembling Objects
Getting the Picture about Assembling Objects
Two Types of Questions for the Price of One
Tips for the Assembling Objects Subtest
Assembling Objects Practice Questions
Answers and Explanations
Part 6: Practice ASVAB Exams
Chapter 15: Practice Exam 1
Answer Sheet for Practice Exam 1
Subtest 1: General Science
Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning
Subtest 3: Word Knowledge
Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension
Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge
Subtest 6: Electronics Information
Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information
Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension
Subtest 9: Assembling Objects
Chapter 16: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations
Subtest 1: General Science Answers
Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
Subtest 3: Word Knowledge Answers
Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
Subtest 6: Electronics Information Answers
Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information Answers
Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers
Subtest 9: Assembling Objects Answers
Chapter 17: Practice Exam 2
Answer Sheet for Practice Exam 2
Subtest 1: General Science
Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning
Subtest 3: Word Knowledge
Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension
Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge
Subtest 6: Electronics Information
Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information
Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension
Subtest 9: Assembling Objects
Chapter 18: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations
Subtest 1: General Science Answers
Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
Subtest 3: Word Knowledge Answers
Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
Subtest 6: Electronics Information Answers
Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information Answers
Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers
Subtest 9: Assembling Objects Answers
Chapter 19: Practice Exam 3
Answer Sheet for Practice Exam 3
Subtest 1: General Science
Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning
Subtest 3: Word Knowledge
Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension
Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge
Subtest 6: Electronics Information
Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information
Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension
Subtest 9: Assembling Objects
Chapter 20: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations
Subtest 1: General Science Answers
Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
Subtest 3: Word Knowledge Answers
Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
Subtest 6: Electronics Information Answers
Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information Answers
Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers
Subtest 9: Assembling Objects Answers
Chapter 21: AFQT Practice Exam 1
Answer Sheet for AFQT Practice Exam 1
Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning
Subtest 2: Word Knowledge
Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension
Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge
Chapter 22: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations
Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
Subtest 2: Word Knowledge Answers
Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
Chapter 23: AFQT Practice Exam 2
Answer Sheet for AFQT Practice Exam 2
Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning
Subtest 2: Word Knowledge
Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension
Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge
Chapter 24: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations
Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
Subtest 2: Word Knowledge Answers
Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
Part 7: The Part of Tens
Chapter 25: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB
Choosing Not to Study at All
Failing to Realize How Scores Are Used
Studying for Unnecessary Subtests
Losing Focus
Panicking over Time
Deciding Not to Check the Answers
Making Wild Guesses or Not Guessing at All
Changing Answers
Memorizing the Practice Test Questions
Misunderstanding the Problem
Chapter 26: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT
As Soon as the Test Starts, Write Down What You’re Likely to Forget
Read All the Answer Choices before Deciding
Don’t Expect Perfect Word Matches
Read the Passages before the Questions
Reread to Find Specific Information
Base Conclusions Only on What You Read
Change Percents to Decimals
Understand Inverses
Remember How Ratios, Rates, and Scales Compare
Make Sure Your Answers Are Reasonable
Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills
Practice Doing Math Problems
Put Away Your Calculator
Memorize the Order of Operations
Know Your Geometry Formulas
Keep a Word List
Study Latin and Greek
Use Flashcards
Read More, Watch TV Less
Practice Finding Main and Supporting Points
Use a Study Guide
Part 8: Appendixes
Appendix A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs
Army Enlisted Jobs
Air Force Enlisted Jobs
Navy Enlisted Jobs
Marine Corps Enlisted Jobs
Coast Guard Enlisted Jobs
Appendix B: Countdown to Taking the ASVAB
How Much Time Do You Have to Prepare?
Outline Your ASVAB Study Strategy
Appendix C: Word Knowledge Resources
Digging Down to Word Roots
Pointing Out Prefixes
Spotting Hard-Working Suffixes
About the Author
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Index
End User License Agreement
Guide
Cover
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Introduction
If you’re reading this book, there’s a good chance that you want to join the United States military. Perhaps it’s been your lifelong dream to drive a tank, fire a machine gun, or blow things up (legally). Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn how to cook for 2,000 people at a time. Possibly you were attracted to the military because of education and training opportunities, the chance of travel, or huge enlistment bonuses. In any event, by now you’ve discovered that you can’t just walk into a recruiter’s office and say, “Hey, I’m here. Sign me up!” These days, you have to pass the ASVAB.
The ASVAB (short for Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is unlike any test you’ve ever taken. It covers standard academic areas, such as math and English, but it also measures your knowledge of mechanics, electronics, science, and assembling objects.
The good news is that you need to do well on some of the subtests but not necessarily all of them. The order of importance of the subtests depends on your career goals. In this book, you find out what you need to know to do well on all the subtests and then get the info to determine which subtests are important to you. I include charts and tables to help you figure out the subtest scores that individual military jobs require. You can use this information to ace the subtests that make up the ASVAB and determine which subtests are important for your military-career goals.
About This Book
The computer enlistment version of the ASVAB and the paper version of the test have nine subtests. This book shows you what to expect on each subtest, offers strategies for studying each subject area, gives you test-taking (and guessing) tips, and provides three full-length practice tests that help you determine your strengths and weaknesses. These practice tests also help you prepare mentally for taking the real test — you can use them to get in the zone. I’ve thrown in two extra tests that cover the four most important subtests of the ASVAB that make up the AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score at no extra cost.
Although much of the material covered on the ASVAB is taught in practically every high school in the country, you may have slept through part of the info or performed a major brain-dump as soon as the ink was dry on your report card. So you also get a basic review of the relevant subject areas to help refresh your memory, as well as some pointers on where to find more information if you need it.
Foolish Assumptions
While writing and revising this book, I made a few assumptions about you — namely, who you are and why you picked up this book. I assume the following:
You’ve come here for test-taking tips and other helpful information. You may be a nervous test-taker.
You want to take a few ASVAB practice tests to measure your current knowledge in various subject areas to help you develop a study plan.
You want the military job of your dreams, and passing the ASVAB (or certain sections of it) is really important to you.
You’re in a high school that participates in the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, and you want to know what to expect on the test.
Icons Used in This Book
Throughout this book, you find icons that help you use the material in this book. Here’s a rundown of what they mean:
This icon alerts you to helpful hints regarding the ASVAB. Tips can help you save time and avoid frustration.
This icon reminds you of important information you should read carefully.
This icon flags actions and ideas that may prove hazardous to your plans of conquering the ASVAB. Often, this icon accompanies common mistakes or misconceptions people have about the ASVAB or questions on the test.
This icon points out information that is interesting, enlightening, or in-depth but that isn’t necessary for you to read.
This icon points out sample test questions that appear in review chapters.
Beyond the Book
In addition to the material you’re reading right now, this product also comes with a free, access-anywhere Cheat Sheet. No, this isn’t something you can put under your shirt and sneak into the test room on the big day. This Cheat Sheet gives you quick pointers about what you need to know before taking the ASVAB. You find out how many questions are on the test and how much time you have for each subtest. You also find general test-taking tips, pointers for guessing, and some advice on answering the dreaded Paragraph Comprehension questions. To get this Cheat Sheet, simply go to www.dummies.com and search for “2018/2019 ASVAB For Dummies Cheat Sheet” in the Search box.
Where to Go from Here
You don’t have to read this book from cover to cover to score well. I suggest that you begin with Chapters 1 and 2. That way, you can get a feel for how the ASVAB is organized (along with the most up-to-date changes on the test) and which subtests may be important for the military service branch and job of your choice. This plan of attack helps you set up logical and effective goals to maximize your study efforts.
You may want to start by taking one of the practice tests in Part 6. By using this method, you can discover which subjects you’re strong in and which subjects you could spend a little more time reviewing. If you choose this technique, you can use the other practice tests to measure your progress after reading through and studying the subject chapters.
If you’re taking the ASVAB for the purpose of enlisting in the U.S. military, you may want to skip entire chapters, depending on your career goals. For example, if the military careers you’re interested in don’t require a score on the Mechanical Comprehension subtest, you may want to spend less time studying that topic and concentrate your study time on chapters focusing on knowledge or skills that are required for your particular job choices.
I wish you luck on taking this test, and if you want to join the military, I hope your journey is successful!
Part 1
Getting Started with the ASVAB
IN THIS PART …
Get the details about what topics are covered on the ASVAB, how your score is calculated, and the policies on retaking the test if you didn’t do so well on your first try.
Check out how line scores relate to military jobs and how each branch of the military computes those scores.
Review test-taking strategies and get some last-minute preparation tips.
