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ASVAB Q & A

  • Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

  • It is a timed 3 1/2 hour test. The ASVAB is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. It is not just a test for students interested in the military. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your academic strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. 

  • If you are thinking about joining the military...

    1. Your scores in four critical areas -- Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge -- count towards your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score. The AFQT score determines whether you're qualified to enlist in the U.S. military.
    2. Your scores in the other areas of the ASVAB will determine how qualified you are for certain military occupational specialties and Enlistment Bonuses. A high score will improve your chances of getting the specialty/job and signing bonus you want. 

    If you are not interested in the military...

    1. It provides an interest inventory that will match your academic abilities for a career. If you have a chosen major for college, this inventory should help verify if your interest matches that major.
    2. If you still do not have a clue as to what you want to do upon graduation, this inventory will help you identify areas that reflect where your interests lie. 

  • The test measures your knowledge in nine areas:

    • General Science - Life, earth, space and physical sciences
    • Arithmetic Reasoning - Ability to solve basic math and word problems
    • Word Knowledge - Ability to grasp the meaning of words through synonyms
    • Paragraph Comprehension - Ability to understand written material
    • Mathematics - Math concepts and applications
    • Electronics - Electrical current, circuits, devices and electronic systems
    • Auto and Shop - Car maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop
    • Mechanical - Principles of mechanical devices, structural support, properties of materials
    • Assembling Objects - Ability to determine how an object will look when its parts are put together

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