Taking the ASVAB Exam
If you’re serious about joining the military, then get serious about the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test which is given nationwide, and maintained by the Department of Defense.
How important is this test?
Your scores in four critical areas
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Word Knowledge
- Paragraph Comprehension
- Mathematics Knowledge (see below)
These areas count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether you’re qualified to enlist in the U.S. military. Your scores in the other areas of the ASVAB determine how qualified you are for certain military specialties. Score high, and your chances of getting the specialty/job you want increase.
The ASVAB Features Eight Individual Subtests
General Science: Measures knowledge of physical and biological sciences. 11 Minutes // 25 Questions
Arithmetic Reasoning: Measures ability to solve arithmetic word problems. 36 Minutes // 30 Questions
Word Knowledge: Measures ability to select the correct meaning of words presented in context, and identify synonyms. 11 Minutes // 25 Questions
Paragraph Comprehension: Measures ability to obtain information from written material. 13 Minutes // 15 Questions
Auto and Shop Information: Measures knowledge of automobiles, tools, and shop terminology and practices. 11 Minutes // 25 Questions
Mathematics Knowledge: Measures knowledge of high school mathematics principles. 11 Minutes // 35 Questions
Mechanical Comprehension: Measures knowledge of mechanical and physical principles, and ability to visualize how illustrated objects work. 19 Minutes // 25 Questions
Electronics Information: Tests knowledge of electricity and electronics. 9 Minutes // 20 Questions
More Info
Total number of items: 200
Test Time: 134 minutes
Administrative Time: 46 minutes
Total Test Time: 180 minutes
Scoring high on the ASVAB will require study and concentration. It’s your future. Get the most out of it.
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