Asvab

by Ostrow, Scott A.

• ISBN13: 9780768910278
• ISBN10: 0768910277
• Edition: 18th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-07-15
• Publisher: Arco (Peterson's)

Summary

ARCO's #1 seller, fully updated to reflect major revisions to the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. Now offered with CD!

Table of Contents

What This Book Will Do for You	vi
How to Use This Book to Achieve High Scores	vii
PART I---INTRODUCTION TO THE ASVAB
General Information	3	(14)
The Student ASVAB	3	(1)
The Enlistment ASVAB	4	(1)
The Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)	4	(1)
Test Changes	5	(1)
Subject Tests	5	(4)
Test Scores	9	(1)
Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)	9	(1)
Your ASVAB Answer Sheets	10	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions	11	(6)
Strategies for Preparing for and Taking the ASVAB	17	(10)
Preparing for the Test	17	(1)
Taking the Test	18	(2)
Computerized Adaptive Testing	20	(1)
CAT-ASVAB Versus the Paper-and-Pencil Test	20	(1)
Taking the CAT-ASVAB	20	(4)
Self-Appraisal Chart	24	(3)
PART II---ASVAB TEST BATTERIES AND REVIEW
First ASVAB Sample Test Battery	27	(72)
Answer Key	79	(6)
Answer Explanations	85	(14)
Strengthening Your Weaknesses	99	(246)
General Science Review	100	(47)
Arithmetic Reasoning Review	147	(22)
Word Knowledge Review	169	(11)
Paragraph Comprehension Review	180	(7)
Mathematics Knowledge Review	187	(32)
Electronics Information Review	219	(11)
Auto & Shop Information Review	230	(66)
Mechanical Comprehension Review	296	(40)
Numerical Operations Review	336	(5)
Coding Speed Review	341	(4)
Second ASVAB Test Battery	345	(70)
Answer Key	394	(6)
Answer Explanations	400	(15)
Third ASVAB Test Battery	415	(74)
Answer Key	466	(6)
Answer Explanations	472	(17)
Fourth ASVAB Test Battery	489	(74)
Answer Key	538	(6)
Answer Explanations	544	(19)
PART III---UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEST RESULTS
Your ASVAB Results	563	(8)
PART IV---MILITARY CAREERS AND ENLISTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Military Enlisted Occupations and Civilian Counterparts	571	(82)
Enlisted Opportunities in the United States Military	653