ASVAB For Dummies, 2E provides test taking strategies for the ASVAB and covers the lastest changes to the test inlcuding the shortened version now offered to high school students, as well as a new sample of the Armed Forces Qualifying Test. A total of four full-length practice tests will be offered. In addition, ASVAB For Dummies, 2E will cover how the elimination of two subtests: Coding Speed and the Numerical Operations, impacts the overall scoring of the exam, changes to other subtests such as General Science and Autto Shop, as well as the testing time and number of correct answers required. ASVAB For Dummies, 2E will also keep readers posted on or if the test will be offered in electronic format only--a debate that is costantly ongoing.
Proven techniques for acing the ASVAB and maximizing career choices
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world; nearly one million high school students took the ASVAB in 2005. This up-to-date revision covers the latest changes to the exam, including the shortened version of the ASVAB for high school students as well as a new sample of the Armed Forces Qualifying Test. Providing a comprehensive review of all test subjects, it features four full-length practice tests. Packed with test-taking strategies, this update also addresses how the new elimination of two subtests (Coding Speed and Numerical Operations) affects overall scoring, changes to other subtests such as General Science and Auto shop, and the ongoing debate on offering the test in electronic format only.
Rod Powers (Daytona Beach, FL) is a retired Air Force first sergeant and military author. He also serves as a military guide for About.com. Jennifer Lawler (Lawrence, KS) developed the curriculum and taught test-preparation classes for the ACT and SAT standardized college admissions examinations.
This up-to-date revision of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) covers the latest changes to the exam, as well as a new sample of the Armed Forces Qualifying Test. Providing a comprehensive review of all test subjects, it features four full-length practice tests.
Introduction.
Part I: Forewarned Is Forearmed: Understanding the ASVAB.
Chapter 1: The ASVAB in a Nutshell.
Chapter 2: So, You Want to be a Tank Driver? What It Takes to Get Your Dream Job.
Chapter 3: Test-Taking and Study Techniques.
Part II: Words to Live By: Communication Skills.
Chapter 4: Word Knowledge.
Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension.
Chapter 6: All’s Well That Tests Well: Communication Practice Questions.
Part III: All’s Fair in Math and War: Arithmetic Skills.
Chapter 7: Arithmetic Reasoning.
Chapter 8: Mathematics Knowledge.
Chapter 9: Brother, Can You Spare an Equation? Arithmetic Practice Questions.
Part IV: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills.
Chapter 10: General Science.
Chapter 11: Auto & Shop Information.
Chapter 12: Mechanical Comprehension.
Chapter 13: Electronics Information.
Chapter 14: Assembling Objects.
Chapter 15: Facing the Facts: Technical Skills Practice Questions.
Part V: Practice ASVAB Exams.
Chapter 16: Practice Exam 1.
Chapter 17: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 18: Practice Exam 2.
Chapter 19: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 20: Practice Exam 3.
Chapter 21: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 22: Practice AFQT Exam.
Chapter 23: Practice AFQT Exam: Answers and Explanations.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Ten Sure-Fire Ways to Fail the ASVAB.
Chapter 25: Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your ASVAB Score.
Appendix: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs.
Index.
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