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The ASVAB

Author Robin Kavanagh , Laura Stradley
Release Date: 2019/04/01
ISBN: 9781465487148
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Book Description

Rest Easy with Test Easy!

You're excited about your decision to join the U.S. Armed Forces, and you know that your ASVAB scores will determine the course of your military career, so you want to do your absolute best. Well, rest easy because Test Easy makes acing your exam a snap! In this book, you get:

- A quick assessment to see where you need the most help
- Study strategies to help you do your very best
- Math and Science tutorials to get you ready for the Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, and - - - - General Science categories
- Communication tutorials to get you ready for the Paragraph Comprehension and Word Knowledge categories
- Technical tutorials to get you ready for the Assembling Objects, Auto & Shop, Electronics, and Mechanical Comprehension categories
- 3 full Armed Services Vocational Battery (ASVAB) practice tests
- 1 full practice Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT)
- Specific tips to get you ready for each of the 9 categories

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Contents
  4. How to use this Book
  5. Introduction
  6. Part 1: A Little Intel Goes a Long Way
    1. 1 So You Want to Be in the Military
      1. The Decision of a Lifetime
        1. Air Force
        2. Army
        3. Coast Guard
        4. Marine Corps
        5. Navy
      2. The Recruitment Experience
        1. From the Door to Contract
        2. After You Sign
      3. Recruiters’ Wish List
      4. Essential Questions to Ask Your Recruiter
    2. 2 Know Thy Enemy: ASVAB Essentials
      1. ASVAB Breakdown
        1. Armed Forces Qualifying Test
        2. Technical Tests
        3. Why You Need to Do Well
      2. The Two Faces of the ASVAB
        1. Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
        2. What to Expect
        3. Paper and Pencil Test (PAP)
        4. What to Expect
        5. CAT and PAP Head-to-Head
      3. Interpreting Your Score Report
        1. Standard Scores
        2. Composite Scores
        3. AFQT Percentile Score
      4. What If I Don’t Make the Grade?
      5. ASVAB Scores and Your Military Career
    3. 3 Plan of Attack: General Test-Taking Strategies
      1. Rethink Your General Approach
        1. Read Carefully
        2. Speak for Yourself
        3. Make the Most of Multiple Choice
        4. Putting It Together
      2. The Guessing Game
      3. Test-Specific Strategies
    4. 4 Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
      1. Practice Tests and Planning Strategies
        1. Using Scores as a Guide
        2. Your Recruiter, Your Coach
      2. Maximize Your ASVAB Workouts
        1. Timing Is Everything
        2. Study Strategically
      3. Slow and Steady Is the Way
      4. Relax, It’s Only a Test
  7. Part 2: Word Up! All about Communication Skills
    1. 5 Word Knowledge
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
        1. Simple Definition
        2. Words in Context
      3. Build Your Vocab
        1. Word of the Day
        2. Hit the Books
        3. Memorize in Clusters
        4. Learn Your Roots
        5. Make Associations
    2. 6 Paragraph Comprehension
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
        1. Main Idea
        2. Purpose
        3. Tone
        4. Specific Details
        5. Vocabulary in Context
        6. Inference Questions
      3. The Paragraph Breakdown
    3. 7 Communication Skills Workout
  8. Part 3: Math as Easy as Hup-2-3
    1. 8 Arithmetic Reasoning
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. Word Problems? No Problem!
        1. Basic Approach
        2. Practice Makes Perfect
      4. Arithmetic Review
      5. Order of Operations
        1. Positive and Negative Numbers
        2. Exponents and Roots
        3. Multiples and Factors
        4. Fractions
        5. Decimals
        6. Percent
        7. Ratios
        8. Proportions
        9. Rates
        10. Averages
        11. Scientific Notation
        12. Factorials
    2. 9 Mathematic Knowledge
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. Plan of Attack
      4. Algebra Review
        1. Equations
        2. Inequalities
        3. Polynomials
        4. Simple Polynomial Factoring
        5. Factoring Quadratic Expressions
      5. Geometry Review
        1. Lines
        2. Angles
        3. Triangles
        4. Quadrilaterals
        5. Circles
        6. Solid Figures and Volume
    3. 10 Math Skills Workout
  9. Part 4: Get It Together: Technical Sections
    1. 11 General Science
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. Life Science Review
        1. Biology Basics
        2. Cellular Biology
        3. Genetics
        4. Health
        5. Nutrition
      4. Earth Science Review
        1. Geology
        2. Rocks
        3. Meteorology
        4. Astronomy
      5. Physical Science Review
        1. Chem Lab
        2. Physics Lab
    2. 12 Electronics Skills
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. Supercharged Electricity Review
        1. Electricity 101
        2. A Current Affair
        3. Crank Up the Voltage
        4. Testing All Circuits
        5. The Zen of Ohm’s Law
      4. Ups and Downs of Frequency and Waves
        1. Frequency Explained
        2. Ride the Waves
      5. Finishing Touches
    3. 13 Auto Information
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. Things That Make You Go Vroom
      4. Engine Basics
      5. Ignition and Starting Systems
        1. Traditional Ignition Systems
        2. Distributorless Ignition Systems
        3. The Ignition Switch Connection
        4. Electrical System
        5. Fuel System
        6. Drivetrain System
        7. Transmission
        8. Chassis
        9. Exhaust System
        10. Cooling System
      6. Brake System
        1. Disc Brakes
        2. Drum Brakes
        3. The Emergency Brake
      7. Suspension
        1. Types of Suspension Systems
    4. 14 Shop Information
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. Basic Hand Tools Review
        1. Shaping Tools
        2. Saws
        3. Hammers
        4. Screwdrivers
        5. Wrenches
        6. Nuts, Bolts, Screws, and Nails
        7. Clamps and Vises
      4. Pliers
      5. Drills and Drill Bits
      6. Measuring Tools
      7. Power Tools Review
    5. 15 Mechanical Comprehension
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. Mechanical Basics
      4. Energy Review
        1. Potential Energy
        2. Kinetic Energy
      5. Work Review
      6. Motion Review
        1. Newton’s First Law
        2. Newton’s Second Law
        3. Newton’s Third Law
        4. Speed
        5. Velocity
        6. Acceleration
        7. Gravitational Acceleration
        8. Pressure
        9. Centripetal Acceleration
      7. Gear Review
      8. Pulley Review
      9. Lever Review
    6. 16 Assembling Objects
      1. Why Do I Have to Take This?
      2. What to Expect
      3. The Right Connections
      4. Making the Pieces Fit
    7. 17 Technical Skills Workout
  10. Part 5: After-Action Review: Practice Tests
    1. Practice Test 1
    2. Practice Test 1: Answers and Explanations
    3. Practice Test 2
    4. Practice Test 2: Answers and Explanations
    5. Practice Test 3
    6. Practice Test 3: Answers and Explanations
    7. AFQT Practice Test
    8. AFQT Practice Test: Answers and Explanations
  11. Appendixes
    1. A ASVAB Scores by Military Job
    2. B MEPS Locations
    3. C Resources
  12. Acknowledgments
  13. Copyright
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