Overview
Get fully briefed on the changes to the ASVAB and sharpen your test-taking skills
Want 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 four full-length practice ASVAB tests
- Includes a new sample Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT)
- 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
- Helps you conquer the subtests and compute your scores
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 this updated and expanded premier guide with CD
Do you want to ace the ASVAB? ASVAB For Dummies, Premier Edition with CD includes in-depth reviews of all nine subtests with complete explanations for every question, proficiency exercises, and tips to help you pinpoint your weaknesses and hone your test-taking skills. This test guide includes seven tests (six full-length practice tests and one AFQT) plus 300 interactive vocabulary flashcards on the CD.
- Decipher the ASVAB — get the 4-1-1 on every aspect of the ASVAB, from making sense of the subtests to understanding how it's scored
- Be prepared — get ready for test day challenges
- Take your best shot — learn strategies for making the best guesstimate when in doubt
- Multiply your math skills — grasp the math operations needed to score your best — from working with fractions to solving algebra problems
- Get technical — get a handle on the scientific, technical, electrical, and mechanical knowledge covered on specific subtests
- Practice makes perfect — get acquainted with the timed or untimed features on the CD's 3 CAT-ASVAB practice tests
- Find your place in the military — use the CD listing of military jobs to match your abilities to a specific job's qualifications and land that dream job
CD Includes
Three samples tests plus one AFQT test
Three CAT-ASVAB tests
300 interactive vocabulary flashcards
Open the book and find:
- Tips for improving your vocabulary
- How to assemble objects and operations you need to know
- Algebra and geometry reviews
- The "real world" of math word problems
- Critical concepts in general science
- Auto & shop information
- Ten tips for doing well on test day
- Seven sample tests, which includes one AFQT
- Questions throughout to help reinforce learning
Learn to:
- Score higher to qualify for the military job you want
- Build word knowledge and paragraph comprehension
- Test your skills with practice problems for each of the test's nine subtests
Premier Edition features 7 practice tests (which includes 1 AFQT) and 300 interactive vocabulary flashcards
Take simulated CAT-ASVAB tests on the companion CD