ASVAB AFQT 1,001 Practice Questions For Dummies

by Papple Johnston, Angie

• ISBN13: 9781119291480
• ISBN10: 1119291488
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2017-03-06
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

1,001 Opportunities to improve your score on the ASVAB AFQT

If you have your sights set on a career in the U.S. Military – but the thought of taking the ASVAB AFQT is having you seeing stars and stripes – this test-prep guide offers 1,001 practice opportunities to increase your chances of scoring higher. Covering the four subtests, 1,001 ASVAB AFQT Practice Questions For Dummies helps you strengthen your test-taking muscles so you can perform your very best on the big day – and qualify for the military branch and job you want.

Since the test was first introduced in 1968, more than 40 million people have taken the exam. If you want to join the ranks and go on to enjoy a fulfilling and prosperous career in the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, or Coast Guard, it's essential that you achieve a passing score on the ASVAB AFQT – the first four sections of the ASVAB. All the expert test-taking tips, strategies, and practice questions you need to do just that are a page away.

• Includes free, 1-year access to practice questions online
• Provides detailed answers and explanations for every question
• Covers everything you can expect to encounter on exam day
• Offers tips for using your time wisely

If red, white, and blue are in your blood, the 1,001 practice questions inside will help you pass the ASVAB AFQT with flying colors.

Author Biography

Angie Papple Johnston joined the U.S. Army in 2006 as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear specialist, ready to tackle chemical weapons in a Level- A HAZMAT suit. She's currently the CBRN noncommissioned officer-in-charge of an aviation battalion in Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

What You’ll Find 1

Beyond the Book 2

Where to Go for Additional Help 3

Part 1: The Questions 5

Chapter 1: Word Knowledge: Putting Your Vocabulary to the Test 7

The Questions You’ll Work On 7

What to Watch Out For 8

Synonyms 8

Synonyms in Sentences 15

Antonyms 23

Chapter 2: Paragraph Comprehension: Understanding What You Read 29

The Questions You’ll Work On 29

What to Watch Out For 30

Set 1 (15 Questions) 30

Set 2 (15 Questions) 34

Set 3 (15 Questions) 37

Set 4 (15 Questions) 40

Set 5 (15 Questions) 43

Set 6 (15 Questions) 47

Set 7 (15 Questions) 50

Set 8 (15 Questions) 53

Set 9 (15 Questions) 57

Set 10 (15 Questions) 60

Set 11 (15 Questions) 64

Set 12 (15 Questions) 67

Set 13 (15 Questions) 71

Set 14 (11 Questions) 74

Set 15 (11 Questions) 77

Set 16 (11 Questions) 79

Set 17 (11 Questions) 82

Set 18 (11 Questions) 84

Chapter 3: Mathematics Knowledge: Making Sure the Answers Add Up 89

The Questions You’ll Work On 89

What to Watch Out For 90

Fractions 90

Percentages 91

Ratios 92

Scientific Notation 93

Square Roots 93

Algebra 94

Quadratic Equations 101

Geometry 102

Chapter 4: Arithmetic Reasoning: Solving Word Problems with Math 123

The Questions You’ll Work On 123

What to Watch Out For 124

Algebra 124

Geometry 139

Fact-Finding 148

Part 2: The Answers 155

Chapter 5: Answers 157

Word Knowledge 157

Paragraph Comprehension 187

Mathematics Knowledge 231

Arithmetic Reasoning 307

Index 415