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ASVAB - PREP GUIDE NEWEST VERSION (Latest ) Download To Score A. CHAPTER 1 About the ASVAB 1 CHAPTER 2 Getting Into the Military 7 CHAPTER 3 The Score You Need for the Job You Want 15 CHAPTER 4 The Learning Express Test Preparation System 29 CHAPTER 5 ASVAB Practice Test 1 45 CHAPTER 6 General Science Review 83 CHAPTER 7 Math Review 99 CHAPTER 8 Word Knowledge Review 137 CHAPTER 9 Paragraph Comprehension Review 147 CHAPTER 10 Auto and Shop Information Review 159 CHAPTER 11 Mechanical Comprehension Review 173 CHAPTER 12 Electronics Information Review 185 CHAPTER 13 ASVAB Practice Test 2 199 CHAPTER 14 ASVAB Practice Test 3 235 HOW TO USE THE CD-ROM 271 Contents v T he ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude test battery consisting of eight subtests on various subjects. The eigsubtests that make up the ASVAB, each covering a different subject area and each carefully timed, ashown on the table on the next page. (A more complete description of each test will follow later in this chapter.) The ASVAB is used for two main purposes: ■ As a military recruiting tool of the U.S. Department of Defense to test potential recruits to determine their developed abilities (that is, to gauge what they already know about certain subjects); to measure their general learning ability and vocational aptitude; and to predict performance in certain academic areas ■ As a guide for high school and post-secondary school students, to help them decide on the career paths for which they might best be suited, whether in the military or in some other field Depending on where you take the ASVAB, you will take either the computer version or the paper-and-pencil version. Candidates for enlistment taking the ASVAB at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) will take the computer version,while candidates for enlistment taking the ASVAB at a reserve center or Mobile Examination Team (MET) site will take the paper-and-pencil version. The content of the test is the same on bot versions; only the format, the mechanics of scoring, and the numbers of questions asked are different. The Learning Express CD-ROM for the ASVAB, included with this book, provides plenty of review material (which C H A P T E R About the ASVAB CHAPTER SUMMARY This chapter will introduce the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, describe what is contained in it, and explain how this book can help you prepare to achieve maximum success when you take it. 1 1 will be useful no matter which version of the ASVAB you take) and also prepares you to take the computer based test. Most sections of the ASVAB—General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Auto and Shop Information, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension, and Electronics Information— depend on your knowing about the subject from your high school courses or other reading. The one section that does not depend on your knowing the subject in advance is the Paragraph Comprehension section. For the Paragraph Comprehension questions, you will be able to find the answers using only the information given in the paragraph and questions that accompany it. ! The Eight ASVAB Subtests Following is a more detailed description of each of the eight subtests in the ASVAB. There’s a chapter in this book on each of the subtests. Part 1: General Science The General Science subtest of the ASVAB consists of 25 questions that are designed to measure your ability to recognize, apply, and analyze basic scientific principles in the areas of: ■ Life science: botany, zoology, anatomy and physiology, ecology ■ Physical science: force and motion, energy, fluids and gases, atomic structure, chemistry ■ Earth and space science: astronomy, geology, meteorology, oceanography General Science questions are covered in Chapter 6 of this book. –ABOUT THE ASVAB – 2 NUMBER OF ITEMS AND TESTING TIME FOR THE ASVAB Subtest Number of Questions Time (Minutes) General Science (GS) 25 11 Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) 30 36 Word Knowledge (WK) 25 11 Paragraph Comprehension (PC) 15 13 Auto and Shop Information (AS) 25 11 Mathematics Knowledge (MK) 35 24 Mechanical Comprehension (MC) 25 19 Electronics Information (EI) 20 9 Total 200 Items 134 Minutes Part 2: Arithmetic Reasoning The Arithmetic Reasoning subtest consists of 30 word problems describing everyday life situations, which are designed to measure your reasoning skills and understanding of: ■ Operations with whole numbers ■ Operations with fractions and decimals or money ■ Ratio and proportion ■ Interest and percentage ■ Measurement of perimeters, areas, volumes, and time and temperature Chapter 7 will show you how to deal with the word problems on this subtest. Part 3: Word Knowledge The Word Knowledge subtest consists of 25 questions that ask you to choose the correct definitions of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. These questions come in two forms: ■ Definitions presented alone, with no context ■ Words in the context of a short sentence The vocabulary skills you need for the Word Knowledge subtest are presented in Chapter 8. Part 4: Paragraph Comprehension The Paragraph Comprehension subtest is 15 questions based on several short passages written on a variety of topics.No prior knowledge of the subject will be required—all the information you will need to answer the questions will be found in the passage. The questions are designed to test your ability to obtain the following kinds ofinformation from written material: ■ Literal comprehension: your ability to identify stated facts, identify reworded facts, and determine sequence of events ■ Implicit, inferential, or critical comprehensionyour ability to draw conclusions; identify the main idea of a paragraph; determine the author’s purpose, mood, or tone; and identify style and technique Chapter 9 gives you the skills you need to do well in this subtest. Part 5: Auto and Shop Information The Auto and Shop Information subtest includes 25 questions on automotive repair and building construction. General shop practices are also included. The questions are on the following topics: ■ Automotive components ■ Automotive systems ■ Automotive tools ■ Automotive troubleshooting and repair ■ Shop tools ■ Building materials ■ Building and construction procedures Auto and Shop Information is covered in Chapter 10 of this book. –ABOUT THE ASVAB – 3 Part 6: Mathematics Knowledge The Mathematics Knowledge subtest consists of 35 questions designed to measure your understanding of mathematical concepts, principles, and procedures. The emphasis is on your ability to recognize and apply basic mathematical principles. The questions cover: ■ Number theory: factors, multiples, reciprocals, number properties, primes, integers ■ Numeration: fractional parts, decimals, percentages, and conversions; order of operations; exponents; rounding; reducing fractions; roots and radicals; signed numbers ■ Algebraic operations and equations: solving or determining equations, factoring, simplifying algebraic expressions, converting a sentence to an equation ■ Geometry and measurement: coordinates and slope, Pythagorean theorem, angle measurement, properties of polygons and circles, perimeter, area, volume, unit conversion ■ Probability These mathematical concepts are covered in Chapter 7 of this book. Part 7: Mechanical Comprehension The Mechanical Comprehension subtest consists of 25 problems, many of them illustrated, on general mechanics and physical principles. The questions will cover the principles of simple machines such as gears, pulleys, and levers, as well as force and fluid dynamics. Problems involving basic properties of materials are also included. The questions may consist of knowledge, application, and analysis questions on: ■ Basic compound machines: gears, cams, pistons, cranks, linkages, belts, chains ■ Simple machines: levers, planes, pulleys, screws, wedges, wheels, axles ■ Mechanical motion: friction, velocity, direction, acceleration, centrifugal force ■ Fluid dynamics: hydraulic forces, compression ■ Properties of materials: weight, strength, expansion/contraction, absorption, center of gravity ■ Structural support See Chapter 11 for everything you need to know about Mechanical Comprehension. Part 8: Electronics Information The Electronics Information subtest consists of20 questions on electrical and electronics systems. These questions are designed to measure basic knowledge and principles of electrical and electronics systems: ■ Electrical tools, symbols, devices, and materials ■ Electrical circuits ■ Electricity and electronic systems ■ Electrical current: voltage, conductivity, resistance, grounding Chapter 12 covers Electronics Information. ! Arranging to Take the ASVAB If you are in high school, ask your guidance counselor about taking the ASVAB. Many high schools offer the ASVAB at a specific time during the school year. If you’re on your own, go to the nearest recruiter of the branch of the armed services you’re interested in. There is no charge to take the ASVAB. Taking the exam doesn’t obligate you to join the military, although you can probably expect a persuasive sales pitch for the many job opportunities available through the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and U.S. Coast Guard. For more details about the ASVAB, see the Army’s ASVAB website at . –ABOUT THE ASVAB – 4 ! What the ASVAB Means for You If you’re taking the ASVAB as a high school student with no intention of entering the military, the test is, for you, simply an aptitude test that will help you find out what kinds ofthings you’re good at and what things might not make such good career paths. Your ASVAB results can help you decide whether or not to go to college or whether to get training for a specialized career in an area such as electronics. Your scores may also show you areas that you should probably avoid— things you have less aptitude or training for than would be required by many jobs in that area. Your guidance counselor will explain your score report and how to use it. If you want to enter the military, more is riding on your ASVAB score. Approximately 500,000 people each year take the ASVAB in order to enlist in the military. Your scores on certain subtests of the ASVAB determine whether you can get in at all. Once you’re in, scores on the various subtests determine which jobs, or Military Occupational Specialities, you’ll be allowed to train for. For instance, if you want to learn to be a computer operator, you need good scores in Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge, Mathematics Knowledge, General Science, and Mechanical Comprehension. See Chapter 3 for more details on what your score means to your choice of military careers. The bottom line is that you want to score well on the ASVAB if you’re looking toward a career with the armed forces. And this book is here to help. ! How to Use This Book to Increase Your Score The key to success in almost any field is, of course, to prepare for all you’re worth. And one of the very best ways to prepare for the ASVAB is to read and study this book, take the practice tests, and measure how you’re doing as you pass each milestone. To ensure you are clear on the basic information, start by reading Chapter 2, which explains the recruitment and enlistment process, and how the ASVAB fits into that process. To learn more about the score you need for the job you want, read Chapter 3 next. Next, Chapter 4 takes you through the Learning Express Test Preparation System. The 9 steps in this chapter will ensure you are in top physical and mental shape to do your best on test day. Armed with the knowledge you have gained in the first four chapters, take the first of three practice tests in Chapter 5. By taking this test, you will be able to see how you would perform if it were test day. Based on your score, you can also recognize your strengths and weaknesses and tailor the rest of your preparation before the actual test.Chapters 6 through 12 include targeted review and practice for each of eight subtests of the ASVAB. Finally,Chapters 13 and 14 include two additional practice tests. Use these two tests to track your progress since the first test. You can return to the review and practice chapters as needed to ensure that you are focusing on the material that you find hardest. Practice and preparation are the keys to doing well on this or any exam. This book will give you everything you need to score your best. Good luck! –ABOUT THE ASVAB – 5 Y our introduction to the enlistment process usually starts with a visit to your local recruiting office. A look in the yellow pages of your phone book under “Recruiting” should give you the phone numbers and addresses of the nearest offices, or you can look in the blue government pages for one of the specific branches, if you have already decided on one. Don’t narrow your options too soon, though. If you are thinking of a career in the military, visiting a recruiter from each of the five branches—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. There are lots of silarities, but the subtle differences in what each branch of service has to offer you could make a lot of difference in your career.