ASVAB AFQT For Dummies: With Online Practice Tests, 3rd Edition

Score higher on the ASVAB AFQT

Having a stable and well-paying career in the military can change your life for the better—and this book makes it easier than ever to pass the ASVAB AFQT so you can serve your country and set your future up for success.

Inside, you’ll find all the guidance and instruction you need to practice your way through the Math Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge, and Arithmetic Reasoning sections of the exam so nothing comes as a surprise on test day. Plus, you get a one-year subscription to the online companion, where you can take additional full-length practice tests and focus your study where you need it the most.

• Updated guidelines and tools to analyze test scores and understand how to master these critical sections of the exam
• Advice and tips for becoming more confident with vocabulary, word knowledge, and reading comprehension skills
• A review of math basics, including algebra and geometry instruction
• Four full-length practice exams with complete explanations and answers to track your progress

Your future in the military awaits! Get there faster and more confidently with ASVAB AFQT For Dummies!

Table of Contents

Part 1 Getting Started with the ASVAB AFQT
Chapter 1 Examining the AFQT
Chapter 2 Facing the AFQT Head-On
Chapter 3 Arming Yourself with a Study Plan
Chapter 4 Mastering the Art of Studying and Test-Taking

Part 2 Expressing Yourself and Understanding Others
Chapter 5 Developing a Solid Vocabulary
Chapter 6 The Word Knowledge Subtest
Chapter 7 Reading for Comprehension
Chapter 8 The Paragraph Comprehension Subtest

Part 3 Calculating Better Math Knowledge
Chapter 9 Knowing Your Math
Chapter 10 The Mathematics Knowledge Subtest
Chapter 11 Working with Word Problems
Chapter 12 The Arithmetic Reasoning Subtest

Part 4 AFQT Practice Exams
Chapter 13 Practice Exam 1
Chapter 14 Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations
Chapter 15 Practice Exam 2
Chapter 16 Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations
Chapter 17 Practice Exam 3
Chapter 18 Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations
Chapter 19 Practice Exam 4
Chapter 20 Practice Exam 4: Answers and Explanations

Part 5 The Part of Tens
Chapter 21 Ten Tips for a Better AFQT Score
Chapter 22 Ten Topics to Explore

Appendix Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs