2022 / 2023 ASVAB For Dummies book + 7 practice tests online + flashcards + video.

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Getting Started with the ASVAB
	Chapter 1 Putting the ASVAB under a Microscope
		Knowing Which Version You’re Taking
		Mapping Out the ASVAB Subtests
		Eyeing Easy, Medium, and Hard Questions
		Deciphering ASVAB Scores
			Defining all the scores
			Understanding the big four: Your AFQT scores
		Do-Over: Retaking the ASVAB
			U.S. Army retest policy
			U.S. Air Force retest policy
			U.S. Navy retest policy
			U.S. Marine Corps retest policy
			U.S. Coast Guard retest policy
	Chapter 2 Knowing What It Takes to Get Your Dream Job
		Eyeing How ASVAB Scores Determine Military Training Programs and Jobs
		Understanding How Each Branch Computes Line Scores
			Line scores and the Army
			Line scores and the Navy and Coast Guard
			Line scores and the Marine Corps
			Line scores and the Air Force
	Chapter 3 Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques
		Taking the Test: Computerized or Paper?
			Going paperless: The pros and cons of the computerized test
			Writing on hard copy: The advantages and disadvantages of the paper version
		Tackling Multiple-Choice Questions
		When You Don’t Know an Answer: Guessing Smart
		Studying and Practicing for the ASVAB
		Making Last-Minute Preparations: 24 Hours and Counting
		Getting Access to the Online Test Bank
Part 2 Words to Live By: Communication Skills
	Chapter 4 Word Knowledge
		Grasping the Importance of Word Knowledge
		Checking Out the Word Knowledge Question Format
		Building Words from Scratch: Strategies to Help You Decipher Word Meanings
			From beginning to end: Knowing prefixes and suffixes
			Determining the root of the problem
			Word families: Finding related words
			Deconstructing words
		Yin and Yang: Understanding Synonyms and Antonyms
		ASVAB Word Knowledge Strategy: Finding the Answer When You Just Don’t Know
			Creating your own context
			How’s it feel? Letting the words speak to you
			Compare and contrast: Picking up on signals
			One of these things is not like the other: Ruling out wrong answers
			Mind filling in? Replacing the word with the answer choices
			Say what? Parts of speech matter
			If all else fails, break your word
			Guess what! It’s okay on the ASVAB
		You Are What You Speak: Improving Your Vocabulary, Improving Yourself
			Reading your way to a larger vocabulary
			Keeping a list and checking it twice
			Crosswords: Making vocabulary fun
			Sounding off by sounding it out
		Word Knowledge Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 5 Paragraph Comprehension
		Understanding the Importance of Paragraph Comprehension for Military Jobs
		Eyeing the Physique of the Paragraph Comprehension Subtest
		Trying the Four Flavors of Comprehension Questions
			Treasure hunt: Finding specific information
			Cutting to the chase: Recognizing the main idea
			If the shoe fits: Determining word meaning in context
			Reading between the lines: Understanding implications
		Do You Get My Point? Breaking down Paragraphs
			What’s the big idea? Determining the main idea in a paragraph
			Extra, extra! Identifying subpoints
		Analyzing What You’ve Read: Guessing at What the Writer Really Means
		Faster than a Speeding Turtle: Tips for Slow Readers
			Read more, watch less
			Become a lean, mean word machine
			Build your confidence
		Test-Taking Tips for Reading and Gleaning
		Paragraph Comprehension Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
Part 3 Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills
	Chapter 6 Mathematics Knowledge and Operations
		Just When You Thought You Were Done with Vocab: Math Terminology
		Operations: What You Do to Numbers
			First things first: Following the order of operations
			Completing a number sequence
			Averaging mean, median, and mode in a range
		Working on Both Sides of the Line: Fractions
			Common denominators: Preparing to add and subtract fractions
			Multiplying and reducing fractions
			Dividing fractions
			Converting improper fractions to mixed numbers . . . and back again
			Expressing a fraction in other forms: Decimals and percents
			Showing comparisons with ratios
		A Powerful Shorthand: Writing in Scientific Notation
		Getting to the Root of the Problem
			Perfect squares
			Irrational numbers
			Other roots
		Test-Taking Techniques for Your Mathematical Journey
			Knowing what the question is asking
			Figuring out what you’re solving for
			Solving what you can and guessing the rest
			Using the process of elimination
		Math Knowledge and Operations Practice Questions
			Easy Math Knowledge questions
		Medium Math Knowledge questions
		Hard Math Knowledge questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 7 Algebra
		Coming to Terms with Basic Algebra Lingo
		Solving for x
		When All Things Are Equal: Keeping an Algebra Equation Balanced
			Solving one-step equations involving addition and subtraction
			Multiplying and dividing
			Solving multistep equations
			Simplifying equations
			Using FOIL
		Tackling Two-Variable Equations
			Substitution
			Combining equations
		Explaining Exponents in Algebra
		A Step Back: Factoring Algebra Expressions to Find Original Numbers
			Pulling out the greatest common factor
			Factoring a three-term equation 
		Making Alphabet Soup: Solving Quadratic Equations
		All Math Isn’t Created Equal: Solving Inequalities
		Algebra Practice Questions
			Easy algebra practice questions
		Medium algebra practice questions
		Hard algebra practice questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 8 Geometry
		Perusing Perimeter and Area
		Outlining Angles
			Parallel lines
			Naming angles
		Pointing Out Triangle Types
		Back to Square One: Quadrilaterals
		Going around in Circles
			Navigating the circumference
			Mapping out the area of a circle
		Fillin’ It Up: Calculating Volume
			Scratching the surface area of solids
			Breaking down combined figures
		Mapping Out Coordinates
		Hammering Down Helpful Geometry Formulas
		Geometry Practice Questions
			Easy geometry practice questions
		Medium geometry practice questions
		Hard geometry practice questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 9 Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems
		Tackling the Real World of Word Problems
			Reading the entire problem
			Figuring out what the question is asking
			Digging for the facts
			Setting up the problem and working your way to the answer
			Drawing a diagram
			Reviewing your answer
		The Guessing Game: Putting Reason in Your Guessing Strategy
			Using the process of elimination
			Solving what you can and guessing the rest
			Making use of the answer choices
		Arithmetic Reasoning (Math Word Problems) Practice Questions
			Easy Arithmetic Reasoning questions
		Medium Arithmetic Reasoning questions
		Hard Arithmetic Reasoning questions
		Answers and Explanations
Part 4 Examining General Science under a Microscope
	Chapter 10 General Science and Life Science
		There’s a Scientific Method to the Madness
		Understanding Forms of Measurement
		Uncovering Biology, from Big to Small
			Relating to your world through ecology
			Variety is the spice of life: Biodiversity
			Categorizing Mother Nature
		Perusing the Human Body Systems
			Picking your brain: The nervous system
			Flowing through the heart, blood, and circulatory system
			Renal 9-1-1: Emergency toxin filtering
			Breathing in and out: The respiratory system
			You are what you eat: The digestive system
			Muscling your way through life
			Taking the skeletons out of the closet
			Ending up in the endocrine system
			The lymphatic system: When things go haywire
			Damage control through the integumentary system
			Continuing the species through the reproductive system
			Keeping the body in peak operating condition
		Digging through Plant Physiology
			Types of plants
			Where plant processes take place
			Plant reproduction
		Thinking Small: A Look at Cells
			Inspecting cell structure
			Profiting from cell processes
		Swimming in the Gene Pool: Genetics
			Copying genes
			Determining your sex with two little letters
			Knowing which genes get passed down the family line
		Using Common Sense to Hypothesize about Answers
		General and Life Science Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 11 Physical Sciences
		Chemistry: Not Blowing Up the Lab
			How chemists look at things
			Understanding the elements, my dear Watson
			Sitting down at the periodic table
			Changing states: Physical and chemical moves for molecules
			Boiling and freezing
			Compounds, mixtures, and reactions: When elements get together
			Covering all the bases (and the acids, too)
		Physics: It Matters (and It’s Matter)
			Keeping track with SI units of measurement
			Weight and mass
			Newton’s laws: The science of motion
			Measuring work, force, energy, and power
			Did you hear that? Understanding sound waves
			The rainbow of frequencies on the electromagnetic spectrum
			Heating things up with energy
			Opposites attract: Magnetism and polarization
		Physical Science Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 12 Earth and Space Sciences
		Staying Down to Earth with Geology and Meteorology
			Peeling back the layers of the planet
			Seeing the sea through a different lens
			Outta this world: Checking the atmosphere
			Warming up to cold fronts
			We’re not in Kansas anymore: Understanding what causes extreme weather events
			Keeping track of weather patterns
			Classifying clouds
			Figuring out temperature conversions
		Paleontology: Can You Dig It?
			Plants, germs, dinosaurs, and humans
			Dating a caveman
		Where Few Have Gone Before: Astronomy
			Taking a bite out of the Milky Way
			Taking a quick glimpse at the sun
			Perusing the planets
			Shooting for the moons
			Watching for meteors, comets, and asteroids
		Getting Back to Your Latin Roots to Improve Your Test Score
		Earth and Space Science Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
Part 5 The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills
	Chapter 13 Auto Information
		Checking under the Hood
			Chassis and frame: Holding it all together
			The engine: Different strokes
			Electrical and ignition systems: Starting up
			Cooling systems: Preventing a meltdown
			Lubrication systems: Keeping the engine moving smoothly
			Exhaust systems: Where byproducts go to die
			Emissions-control systems: Filtering out pollutants
			Drive systems: Taking it for a spin
			Suspension and steering systems: Keeping it on the road
			Brake system: Pulling out all the stops
		Cruising toward a Better Score
		Auto Information Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 14 Shop Information
		Picking Up the Tools of the Trade
			Measuring tools
			Leveling and squaring tools
			Striking tools
			Fastening tools
			Soldering and welding tools
			Cutting tools
			Drilling, punching, and gouging tools
			Finishing tools
			Clamping tools
		Sticking Materials Together with Fasteners
			Nails
			Screws and bolts
			Nuts and washers
			Rivets
		Building a Better Score
		Shop Information Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 15 Mechanical Comprehension
		A-mass-ing Knowledge on Matter, Weight, Density, and Relativity
		Understanding the Forces of the Universe
			You hit me first! The basics of action and reaction
			Equilibrium: Finding a balance
			Under pressure: Spreading out the force
			Looking at kinds of forces
		You Call That Work?!
			Contrasting the difference between potential and kinetic energy
			Exerting force to make things happen
			Overcoming resistance
			Powering through work
		Relying on Machines to Help You Work
			Using levers to your advantage
			Ramping up the inclined plane
			Easing your effort: Pulleys and gears
			Multiplying your effort: Wheels and axles
			Opening up the door to torque
			Getting a grip on things with vises
			Magnifying your force with liquid: Hydraulic pressure
		Working Your Way to a Better Test Score
			Using your observations and common sense
			Using the mathematics of mechanics
			Guessing with a mechanical mind
		Mechanical Comprehension Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 16 Electronics Information
		Uncovering the Secrets of Electricity
			Going subatomic
			Earning the good conduct(or) medal
			Examining the current of the electrical river
			Resistance: Putting the brakes on electrical flow
			Measuring voltage: Do you have the potential?
			Getting around to circuits
			Measuring power
			Producing electrical effects
		Switching Things Up with Alternating and Direct Current
			Figuring out frequency
			Impedance: Join the resistance!
			Rectifying the situation: Going direct
			Turning up the transistor radio
		Picture It: Decoding Electrical Circuit Codes
		Coming in Hot: Wire Color Codes Used in the U.S.
		Eyeing Some Electronics Information Test Tips
			Memorizing simple principles
			Playing the guessing game
		Electronics Information Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
	Chapter 17 Assembling Objects
		Getting the Picture about Assembling Objects
		Two Types of Questions for the Price of One
			Putting tab A into slot B: Connectors
			Solving the jigsaw puzzle: Shapes
		Tips for the Assembling Objects Subtest
			Comparing one piece or point at a time
			Visualizing success: Practicing spatial skills ahead of time
		Assembling Objects Practice Questions
		Answers and Explanations
Part 6 Practice ASVAB Exams
	Chapter 18 Practice Exam 1
		Answer Sheet for Practice Exam 1
		Subtest 1: General Science
		Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning
		Subtest 3: Word Knowledge
		Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension
		Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge
		Subtest 6: Electronics Information
		Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information
		Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension
		Subtest 9: Assembling Objects
	Chapter 19 Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations
		Subtest 1: General Science Answers
		Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
		Subtest 3: Word Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 6: Electronics Information Answers
		Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information Answers
		Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 9: Assembling Objects Answers
	Chapter 20 Practice Exam 2
		Answer Sheet for Practice Exam 2
		Subtest 1: General Science
		Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning
		Subtest 3: Word Knowledge
		Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension
		Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge
		Subtest 6: Electronics Information
		Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information
		Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension
		Subtest 9: Assembling Objects
	Chapter 21 Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations
		Subtest 1: General Science Answers
		Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
		Subtest 3: Word Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 6: Electronics Information Answers
		Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information Answers
		Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 9: Assembling Objects Answers
	Chapter 22 Practice Exam 3
		Answer Sheet for Practice Exam 3
		Subtest 1: General Science
		Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning
		Subtest 3: Word Knowledge
		Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension
		Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge
		Subtest 6: Electronics Information
		Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information
		Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension
		Subtest 9: Assembling Objects
	Chapter 23 Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations
		Subtest 1: General Science Answers
		Subtest 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
		Subtest 3: Word Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 6: Electronics Information Answers
		Subtest 7: Auto & Shop Information Answers
		Subtest 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 9: Assembling Objects Answers
	Chapter 24 AFQT Practice Exam 1
		Answer Sheet for AFQT Practice Exam 1
		Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning
		Subtest 2: Word Knowledge
		Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension
		Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge
	Chapter 25 AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations
		Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
		Subtest 2: Word Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
	Chapter 26 AFQT Practice Exam 2
		Answer Sheet for AFQT Practice Exam 2
		Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning
		Subtest 2: Word Knowledge
		Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension
		Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge
	Chapter 27 AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations
		Subtest 1: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers
		Subtest 2: Word Knowledge Answers
		Subtest 3: Paragraph Comprehension Answers
		Subtest 4: Mathematics Knowledge Answers
Part 7 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 28 Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB
		Choosing Not to Study at All
		Failing to Realize How Scores Are Used
		Studying for Unnecessary Subtests
		Losing Focus
		Panicking over Time
		Deciding Not to Check the Answers
		Making Wild Guesses or Not Guessing at All
		Changing Answers
		Memorizing the Practice Test Questions
		Misunderstanding the Problem
	Chapter 29 Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT
		As Soon as the Test Starts, Write Down What You’re Likely to Forget
		Read All the Answer Choices before Deciding
		Don’t Expect Perfect Word Matches
		Read the Passages before the Questions
		Reread to Find Specific Information
		Base Conclusions Only on What You Read
		Change Percents to Decimals
		Understand Inverses
		Remember How Ratios, Rates, and Scales Compare
		Make Sure Your Answers Are Reasonable
	Chapter 30 Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills
		Practice Doing Math Problems
		Put Away Your Calculator
		Memorize the Order of Operations
		Know Your Geometry Formulas
		Keep a Word List
		Study Latin and Greek
		Use Flashcards
		Read More, Watch TV Less
		Practice Finding Main and Supporting Points
		Use a Study Guide
Part 8 Appendixes
	Appendix A Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs
		Army Enlisted Jobs
		Air Force Enlisted Jobs
		Navy Enlisted Jobs
		Marine Corps Enlisted Jobs
		Coast Guard Enlisted Jobs
	Appendix B Countdown to Taking the ASVAB
		How Much Time Do You Have to Prepare?
		Outline Your ASVAB Study Strategy
			12 weeks out: Identify your weak spots
			10 weeks out: Dust off your strengths
			8 weeks out: Studying with your recruiter
			6 weeks out: Retest yourself
			4 weeks out: Zeroing in on your targets
			2 weeks out: Flashcards, practice tests, and more flashcards
			The day before the test
	Appendix C Word Knowledge Resources
		Digging Down to Word Roots
		Pointing Out Prefixes
		Spotting Hard-Working Suffixes
Index
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