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Features:
Go online for free, one-year access to:
- Six ASVAB practice tests to sharpen your test-taking skills
- One AFQT practice test to assess enlistment eligibility
- Tests that you create yourself for practice where you really need it
- Feedback on your progress
- 300 flashcards to improve your vocabulary
- An in-depth review of each of the nine subtests
- Tactics for scoring higher and qualifying for the military job you want
Sharpen your ASVAB test-taking skills with tips and tests in the book, on the CD, and now online
Want to ace the ASVAB? Whether you're a new recruit or want to advance in your military career, the bestselling ASVAB For Dummies, Premier PLUS, now offers free access to tests online. In the book, you'll find in-depth reviews of all nine test subjects; proficiency exercises to assess your knowledge; and practice tests to hone your test-taking skills. Go online to study wherever and whenever with free access to additional practice tests; personalized reports that track your progress; and over a thousand questions to create customized practice in the subjects you need to study the most.
- Decipher the ASVAB get the lowdown on every aspect of the ASVAB, from making sense of the subtests to understanding how it's scored
- Words to live by pump up your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills for the language artsrelated subtests
- Easy as 1-2-3 bone up on your mathematic skills, from mastering operations and word problems to solving algebraic equations
- Get technical get up-to-speed on the general science, auto and shop, mechanical, electronics, and assembling objects subtests
- (More) practice makes perfect study what, where, and when you want using your free, one-year online subscription to access all seven practice tests; assess your knowledge; and create custom subtests
Go online for free, one-year access to:
One AFQT test to assess enlistment eligibility
Six full-length ASVAB practice tests to prepare you for test day
300 flashcards to improve your vocabulary
Tools to identify areas for further study and create customized practice tests
Open the book and find:
- A companion CD with handy links to helpful information and a gateway to the online tests
- Test-taking and study techniques
- Strategies to tackle multiple- choice questions
- Ways to boost your math, English, and science skills
- Last-minute preparations for the big day
- Full explanation of ASVAB scores
- Tips if you're retaking the ASVAB
Synopsis
Packed with the latest information, test taking advice, strategies for test day, and a total of seven tests, ASVAB For Dummies Premier PLUS includes in-depth reviews for all nine of the test’s major categories and complete explanations for every question throughout the book. In addition to full-length tests, ASVAB For Dummies Premier PLUS also provides proficiency exercises and tips to help readers pinpoint their weaknesses and prepare for test day. ASVAB For Dummies Premier PLUS provides readers with a redeemable code that grants them access to unique test prep lessons and material offered in a customized Q&A test bank, and a CD with three full-length practice tests.
Synopsis
Get fully briefed on the changes to the ASVAB and sharpen your test-taking skillsWant to ace the ASVAB? This essential guide includes in-depth reviews of all nine test subjects with complete explanations for every question, proficiency exercises, and tips to help you pinpoint your weaknesses and hone your test taking skills. You'll discover the pros and cons of the paper and computer exams, which tests are important to your military career, and cutting-edge study techniques.
- Features seven full-length practice ASVAB tests
- Presents a thorough review of foundational concepts for every section, including: building word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, solving math word problems, mechanical comprehension, assembling objects, and more
- Provides proficiency exercises and tips to help readers pinpoint their weaknesses and prepare for test day
- Gives you a redeemable code that grants you access to unique test prep lessons and material offered in a customized Q&A test bank, and a CD with three full-length practice tests
Packed with practice questions and proven study tips, ASVAB For Dummies, Third Edition is the only guide you need to score your best and find your place in the military!
Synopsis
Sharpen your ASVAB test-taking skills with tips and tests in the book, on the CD, and now onlineWant to ace the ASVAB? The bestselling ASVAB For Dummies, Premier PLUS now offers free access to tests online. In the book you’ll find in-depth reviews of all nine test subjects with complete explanations for every question, proficiency exercises, and tips to help you pinpoint your weaknesses and hone your test taking skills. Inside the book you’ll find a companion CD with handy links to helpful information and a gateway to tests online. Go online and study wherever and whenever with free access to additional practice tests; and over a thousand questions to create customized practice in the subjects you need to study the most.
From the book go online for, free one-year access to:
- Six ASVAB practice tests to sharpen your test-taking skills
- One AFQT practice test to assess enlistment eligibility
- Create your own tests for practice where you really need it
- Feedback on your progress
- 300 flashcards to improve your vocabulary
Packed with practice questions; an in-depth view of each of the nine subtests; and proven study tips and test taking-tactics, ASVAB For Dummies, Premier PLUS is the only guide you need to score your best and find your place in the military!
CD-ROM and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.
About the Author
Rod Powers is a retired Air Force first sergeant and military author. His informative articles about joining the military have appeared in numerous publications. He serves as a U.S. military guide for About.com and is the author of the previous editions of ASVAB For Dummies and AFQT For Dummies .
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part I: Making Sense of the ASVAB 5
Chapter 1: Putting the ASVAB under a Microscope 7
Chapter 2: Knowing What It Takes to Get Your Dream Job 17
Chapter 3: Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques 23
Part II: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 31
Chapter 4: Word Knowledge 33
Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension 43
Chapter 6: All’s Well That Tests Well: Communication Practice Questions 55
Part III: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 63
Chapter 7: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 65
Chapter 8: Reasoning with Arithmetic: Math Word Problems 91
Chapter 9: Brother, Can You Spare an Equation? Arithmetic Practice Questions 97
Part IV: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 105
Chapter 10: General Science 107
Chapter 11: Auto and Shop Information 127
Chapter 12: Mechanical Comprehension 141
Chapter 13: Electronics Information 157
Chapter 14: Assembling Objects 171
Chapter 15: Facing the Facts: Technical Skills Practice Questions 179
Part V: Practice ASVAB Exams 189
Chapter 16: Practice Exam 1 191
Chapter 17: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 221
Chapter 18: Practice Exam 2 233
Chapter 19: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 265
Chapter 20: Practice Exam 3 277
Chapter 21: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 309
Chapter 22: Practice AFQT Exam 321
Chapter 23: Practice AFQT Exam: Answers and Explanations 337
Part VI: The Part of Tens 343
Chapter 24: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 345
Chapter 25: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 349
Chapter 26: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 353
Appendix A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs 357
Appendix B: About the CD and Online Content 375
Index 379