The bestselling ASVAB test-prep guide–now updated for 2016/2017
Inside, you’ll get in-depth reviews of all nine test subjects you’ll encounter on the ASVAB, strategy cheat sheets for verbal, math, and general components, and tips to help you pinpoint your weaknesses and hone your test-taking skills in the areas where you need the most help. Your book purchase also includes a one-year subscription to online study tools, where you’ll access six ASVAB practice tests, one AFQT practice test, 500 flashcards to improve your vocabulary, and tools to track your progress.
The ASVAB is the most widely used multiple aptitude test in the world. If you’re one of the more than one million people preparing to take the ASVAB this year, this updated edition of ASVAB For Dummies gives you everything you need to get the score you need to get the military job you want!
* Test your skills with practice problems on each of the test’s nine subtests
* Score high and qualify for the military job you want
* Boost your math, science, and English skills
* Get one-year access to additional online practice
If you have your sights set on enlisting in the military and want to ensure you perform your very best on test day, ASVAB For Dummies makes it easier.
Cuprins
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 17
CHAPTER 3: Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques 23
Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 31
CHAPTER 4: Word Knowledge 33
CHAPTER 5: Paragraph Comprehension 47
Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 63
CHAPTER 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 65
CHAPTER 7: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 97
Part 4: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 111
CHAPTER 8: General Science 113
CHAPTER 9: Auto & Shop Information 135
CHAPTER 10: Mechanical Comprehension 153
CHAPTER 11: Electronics Information 175
CHAPTER 12: Assembling Objects 191
Part 5: Practice ASVAB Exams 201
CHAPTER 13: Practice Exam 1 203
CHAPTER 14: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 235
CHAPTER 15: Practice Exam 2 249
CHAPTER 16: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 283
CHAPTER 17: Practice Exam 3 297
CHAPTER 18: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 329
CHAPTER 19: AFQT Practice Exam 1 343
CHAPTER 20: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 361
CHAPTER 21: AFQT Practice Exam 2 369
CHAPTER 22: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 387
Part 6: The Part of Tens 397
CHAPTER 23: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 399
CHAPTER 24: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 403
CHAPTER 25: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 407
APPENDIX A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs 411
APPENDIX B: Countdown to Taking the ASVAB 425
Index 429
Despre autor
Rod Powers retired from the United States Air Force with 23 years of service, 11 of them spent helping to solve the problems of the enlisted corps as a first sergeant. A world-renowned military careers expert, he advised thousands of troops about all aspects of U.S. Armed Forces careers.
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