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What to expect on the ASVAB
- 1. What To ExpectOn TheWhat To Expect On The ASVABASVAB www.crushtheasvab.com
- 2. There are 3versions of the AVSAB Student ASVAB This is given to High school students for exploring career choices – As a potential military recruit, you don’t have to worry about this. www.crushtheasvab.com
- 3. MET-Site ASVAB MET-Site ASVABis a “Mobile Examination Test” – you would write this version if you don’t live near a MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) MET-sites are often located in Federal government office buildings, National Guard armories, or Reserve centers. This version is pen-and-paper based rather the computer- based test. Everything else about the pen-and-paper version is similar to the computer-based version. The test is approximately 149 minutes in length and there are 225 questions in total. www.crushtheasvab.com
- 4. CAT-ASVAB The Computer AdaptiveTest is the most common form of the ASVAB test offered to potential military recruits at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) The test is approximately 154 minutes in length and there are 145 questions in total. www.crushtheasvab.com
- 5. Test Break Down GeneralScience 11minutes 25 Items Arithmetic 36 min. 30 Items Word Knowledge 11 min. 35 Items Paragraph 13 min. 15 Items Comprehension Math Comp. 24 min. 25 Items Electronic Info. 9 min. 20 Items Auto & Shop 11 min. 25 Items Mechanical Comp. 19 min. 25 Items Assembling Objects 9 min. 16 Items www.crushtheasvab.com
- 6. General ScienceGeneral Science Measuresknowledge of the physical and biological sciences. Example: Water is an example of a: A. Solid B. Gas C. Liquid D. Crystal www.crushtheasvab.com
- 7. Arithmetic ReasoningArithmetic Reasoning Measureability to solve arithmetic word problems. Example: A person buys a sandwich for $0.90, a soda for $0.55, and pie for $0.70. What is the total cost? A. $2.00 B. $2.05 C. $2.15 D. $2.25 www.crushtheasvab.com
- 8. Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge Measuresability to select the correct meaning of words presented in context and to identify the best synonym for a given word. Example: Mended most nearly means: A. Repaired B. Torn C. Clean D. Tied www.crushtheasvab.com
- 9. Paragraph ComprehensionParagraph Comprehension Measuresability to obtain information from written passages. A. The prospective piece of land makes little difference B. It can be built on any piece of land C. The design must fit the owner’s income and site D. The design must fit the designer’s income Example: From a building designer’s standpoint, three things that make a home livable are the needs of the client, the building site, and the amount of money the client has to spend. According to the passage, to make a home livable: www.crushtheasvab.com
- 10. Mathematics KnowledgeMathematics Knowledge Measuresknowledge of general mathematics principles, including algebra and geometry. Example: If x+6=7 then x is equal to: A. 0 B. 1 C. -1 D. 7/6 www.crushtheasvab.com
- 11. Electronic InformationElectronic Information Measuresknowledge of electricity, radio principles, and electronics. Example: What does the abbreviation AC stand for? A. Additional Charge B. Alternating Coil C. Alternating Current D. Ampere Current www.crushtheasvab.com
- 12. Auto & ShopInformationAuto & Shop Information Measures knowledge of automobiles, tools, and shop terminology and practices. Example: A car uses too much oil when which parts are worn? A. Pistons B. Piston Rings C. Main Bearings D. Connecting Rods www.crushtheasvab.com
- 13. Mechanical ComprehensionMechanical Comprehension Measuresknowledge of mechanical and physical principles and ability to visualize how illustrated objects work. Example: Condensation on cold water pipes is frequently prevented by: A. Insulating the pipe B. Keeping the temperature of cold water at least 10 degrees above the freezing point C. Keeping the cold water lines near the hot water lines D. Oiling or greasing the outside of the pipe www.crushtheasvab.com
- 14. Assembling ObjectsAssembling Objects Measuresspatial aptitude—the ability to perceive spatial relations. This section is NOT provided on the paper/pencil ASVAB Test but is included in the Computer-Based Test. www.crushtheasvab.com
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Editor's Notes
- #7 Measures knowledge of the physical and biological sciences.
- #9 Measures ability to select the correct meaning of words presented in context and to identify the best synonym for a given word
- #10 Measures ability to obtain information from written passages.
- #11 Measures knowledge of general mathematics principles, including algebra and geometry
- #12 Measures knowledge of electricity, radio principles, and electronics.
- #13 Measures knowledge of automobiles, tools, and shop terminology and practices.
- #14 Measures knowledge of mechanical and physical principles and ability to visualize how illustrated objects work.
- #15 Measures spatial aptitude—the ability to perceive spatial relations. This section is NOT provided on the paper/pencil ASVAB Test but is included in the Computer-Based Test.