ASVAB For Dummies »

Rod Powers is a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters. He also serves as military guide for About.com.

Jennifer Lawler developed the curriculum and taught test-preparation classes for the ACT and SAT standardized college admissions examinations.

Packed with practice questions and proven study tips

Get fully briefed on the changes to the ASVAB and sharpen your test-taking skills

Want to ace the ASVAB? This essential guide provides a comprehensive review of all test subjects and covers the latest updates, including the new short-length ASVAB and a new sample of the Armed Forces Qualifying Test. 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.

• Understand the test's formats

• Prepare to take the ASVAB

• Improve your study techniques

• Memorize key concepts

• Conquer the subtests

• Compute your scores

• Match scores to military jobs

• Maximize your career choices

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.