Barron's How to Prepare for the Asvab

by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780764120435
• ISBN10: 0764120433
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: Barrons Test Prep

Summary

The new edition of this manual, which prepares young men and women for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, reflects the ASVAB as it is currently given to all U.S. recruits. With renewed interest in military careers since 9/11, this manual is now in greater demand than ever. It presents review courses in all test subjects and four full-length practice exams with questions answered and explained. Subjects reviewed include general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph reading comprehension, auto and shop information, math knowledge, mechanical comprehension, and fundamentals of electronics. The test's general structure is described and study guidelines are recommended.

Table of Contents

Introduction
All About the ASVAB	p. 3
What Is It?	p. 3
Sample Questions	p. 7
Test-Taking Techniques	p. 11
Rules for Studying More Effectively	p. 11
The Test Day	p. 12
Strategies for Handling Multiple-Choice Questions	p. 12
Diagnose Your Problem
Model Examination One	p. 21
Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10	p. 21
Answers and Answers Explained	p. 65
Correct Your Weaknesses
General Science Review	p. 91
Before You Begin	p. 91
Life Science	p. 92
Earth Science	p. 101
Chemistry	p. 105
Physics	p. 115
Mathematics Review	p. 125
Tips for Studying	p. 125
Laws and Operations	p. 125
Fractions	p. 127
Using Arithmetic Operations with Fractions	p. 128
Decimals	p. 131
Percents	p. 133
Square Root	p. 135
Algebra	p. 135
Geometry	p. 142
Paragraph Comrehension and Word Knowledge Review	p. 152
Paragraph Comprehension	p. 152
How to Build Your Vocabulary	p. 156
A Basic 1100-Word Vocabulary	p. 163
Coding Speed Skills	p. 184
Improving Your Memory	p. 184
Techniques for Remembering Words	p. 184
Techniques for Remembering Numbers	p. 187
Final Guidelines	p. 190
Automotive Information Review	p. 192
Parts of an Automobile	p. 192
The Engine	p. 193
The Drive System	p. 201
Braking System	p. 207
Internal Combustion Engine	p. 210
Power Transmission System in an Automobile	p. 225
Manual Shift Transmission	p. 230
Planetary Gears	p. 238
Automatic Transmission	p. 240
Power Train Configurations	p. 249
Transmission and Engine--A Summary	p. 252
Common Problems	p. 253
Shop Information Review	p. 264
Tools	p. 264
Materials	p. 278
Design and Layout	p. 285
Basic Mechanics Review	p. 287
Force	p. 287
Kinds of Force	p. 287
Action and Reaction	p. 290
Balanced Forces	p. 290
Components of a Force	p. 291
The Inclined Plane	p. 292
Simple Machines	p. 292
The Pulley Principle	p. 292
The Work Principle	p. 294
Levers	p. 295
Hydraulic Jack	p. 296
A Loading Ramp	p. 297
A Vise	p. 297
Machines That Spin	p. 298
Power	p. 298
Electronics Information Review	p. 300
Basic Atomic Structure	p. 300
Electric Energy	p. 302
Magnetism and Electricity	p. 302
Electric Current	p. 302
Conductors	p. 303
Insulators	p. 304
Semiconductors	p. 305
Power	p. 306
Resistance	p. 306
Conductance	p. 309
Ohm's Law	p. 309
Circuits	p. 311
Inductance	p. 315
Alternating Current	p. 316
Transformers	p. 319
Inductive Reactance	p. 321
Capacitors	p. 323
Capacitive Reactance	p. 326
Resonance	p. 327
Changing Alternating Current to Direct Current	p. 329
Power Supply Rectifiers	p. 333
Filters	p. 336
Vacuum Tubes	p. 336
Semiconductors	p. 340
The Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)	p. 343
Transistors	p. 344
Integrated Circuits	p. 347
Batteries	p. 348
Electric Motors	p. 352
Electric Meters	p. 355
Amplitude-Modulated Receivers	p. 358
Frequency-Modulated Receivers	p. 359
FM Stereo	p. 362
Other FM Users	p. 364
Stereo Equipment	p. 364
Transducers	p. 365
Television	p. 365
Color Television	p. 369
Solder and Soldering	p. 376
Test Yourself
Model Examination Two	p. 387
Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10	p. 387
Answers and Answers Explained	p. 429
Model Examination Three	p. 455
Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10	p. 455
Answers and Answers Explained	p. 500
Model Examination Four	p. 527
Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10	p. 527
Answers and Answers Explained	p. 570
Planning Your Future
Analyzing Your Test Scores and Job Opportunities	p. 597
Chart Your Progress	p. 597
Study Guide	p. 598
Analyzing Your Job Opportunities	p. 599
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