ASVAB AFQT For Dummies »

Rod Powers is a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters. A retired Air Force First Sergeant, he is the author of ASVAB For Dummies and Veterans Benefits For Dummies and is the U.S. military guide for About.com.

Your tactical guide to maximizing your AFQT score

This friendly, practical guide gives you everything you need to hit the Armed Forces Qualification Test with an alpha strike! You'll get clear, easy-to-understand guidance on mastering every aspect of the exam: Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, and Mathematics Knowledge.

• Taking the AFQT tour — take a guided tour of the AFQT and get a clear explanation of the four ASVAB subtests that make up your AFQT score
• English-language basic training — pump up your vocabulary, word knowledge, and reading comprehension skills for both of the language-related subtests
• Calculating better math knowledge — get easy-to-follow instructions on everything from working with fractions to dealing with decimals to knowing the angles of geometry
• Working with word problems and arithmetic reasoning — make sense of word problems and develop a strategy for answering reasoning questions
• Practice makes perfect — take four practice exams and track your progress with complete explanations and answers

Open the book and find:

• The score you need to join each branch of the military
• A breakdown of how the AFQT score is computed
• Advice for getting the most out of your study time
• Instructions on how you can request a retest
• How to make smart guesses when you need to
• Algebra and geometry reviews

Learn to:

• Test your knowledge and practice your test-taking skills with four complete AFQT exams
• Boost your score and become eligible for enlistment
• Be confident with your English and math knowledge
• Master critical sections of the exam

Introduction.

Part I: Taking the AFQT Tour.

Chapter 1: Examining the AFQT.

Chapter 2: Facing the AFQT Head-on.

Chapter 3: The Art of Studying and Test Taking.

Part II: English as a First Language.

Chapter 4: Prefabricating a Voluminous Vocabulary.

Chapter 5: The Word Knowledge Subtest.

Chapter 6: Reading for Comprehension.

Chapter 7: The Paragraph Comprehension Subtest.

Part III: Calculating Better Math Knowledge.

Chapter 8: Know Your Math.

Chapter 9: The Mathematics Knowledge Subtest.

Chapter 10: Working with Word Problems.

Chapter 11: The Arithmetic Reasoning Subtest.

Part IV: AFQT Practice Exams.

Chapter 12: Practice Exam 1.

Chapter 13: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations.

Chapter 14: Practice Exam 2.

Chapter 15: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations.

Chapter 16: Practice Exam 3.

Chapter 17: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations.

Chapter 18: Practice Exam 4.

Chapter 19: Practice Exam 4: Answers and Explanations.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Tips for a Better AFQT Score.

Chapter 21: Ten Topics to Explore.

Index.