Introduction 1

Part1: 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: Strategizing Your Way to a Good Score 25


Part2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 39

CHAPTER 4: Word Knowledge 41
CHAPTER 5: Paragraph Comprehension 65


Part3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 89

CHAPTER 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 91
CHAPTER 7: Algebra 121
CHAPTER 8: Geometry 147
CHAPTER 9: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 175


Part4: Examining General Science under a Microscope 197

CHAPTER 10: General Science and Life Science 199
CHAPTER 11: Physical Sciences 225
CHAPTER 12: Earth and Space Sciences 249


Part5: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 275

CHAPTER 13: Auto Information 277
CHAPTER 14: Shop Information 299
CHAPTER 15: Mechanical Comprehension 315
CHAPTER 16: Electronics Information 341
CHAPTER 17: Assembling Objects 365


Part6: Practice ASVAB Exams 375

CHAPTER 18: Practice Exam 1 377
CHAPTER 19: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 409
CHAPTER 20: Practice Exam 2 429
CHAPTER 21: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 461
CHAPTER 22: Practice Exam 3 479
CHAPTER 23: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 511
CHAPTER 24: AFQT Practice Exam 1 531
CHAPTER 25: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 549
CHAPTER 26: AFQT Practice Exam 2 559
CHAPTER 27: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 577


Part7: The Part of Tens 589

CHAPTER 28: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 591
CHAPTER 29: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 595
CHAPTER 30: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 599

Appendix: Word Knowledge Resources 603
Index 621