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Learn the stuff you need to know to enlist in the U.S. military
Want to enlist in the military? You'll have to pass the AFQT--the core sections of the ASVAB test that gauge your core academic competency. ASVAB AFQT For Dummies helps you review the Math Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge, and Arithmetic Reasoning skills you'll need to earn a great score. You'll get access to deep content review and practice for each section, plus four full-length practice tests in the book and four more online. Plus, this book is packed with must-know information about how to register, when and where to take the test, and how to target your preferred career--including careers in the new Space Force. Study with this Dummies guide and start your U.S. military career.
* Review all the content covered on the four ASVAB subsections that qualify you to enlist in the U.S. armed forces
* Learn about each of the question types and get strategies for answering them quickly and easily
* Prepare with 8 full practice tests, plus more practice questions on each topic
* Get complete explanations of all correct answers so you can sharpen your skills
Anyone preparing to take the ASVAB will love this extra Dummies-style review and practice on the AFQT subsections.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with the ASVAB AFQT 5
Chapter 1: Taking a Closer Look at the AFQT 7
Chapter 2: Arming Yourself with a Study Plan 19
Chapter 3: Mastering the Art of Studying and Test-Taking 25
Part 2: Expressing Yourself and Understanding Others 35
Chapter 4: Developing a Solid Vocabulary 37
Chapter 5: The Word Knowledge Subtest 59
Chapter 6: Reading for Comprehension 67
Chapter 7: The Paragraph Comprehension Subtest 79
Part 3: Calculating Better Math Knowledge 89
Chapter 8: Knowing Your Math 91
Chapter 9: The Mathematics Knowledge Subtest 129
Chapter 10: Working with Word Problems 139
Chapter 11: The Arithmetic Reasoning Subtest 161
Part 4: AFQT Practice Exams 171
Chapter 12: Practice Exam 1 173
Chapter 13: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 191
Chapter 14: Practice Exam 2 217
Chapter 15: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 235
Chapter 16: Practice Exam 3 255
Chapter 17: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 273
Chapter 18: Practice Exam 4 293
Chapter 19: Practice Exam 4: Answers and Explanations 311
Part 5: The Part of Tens 331
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for a Better AFQT Score 333
Chapter 21: Ten Math Concepts to Memorize 339
Chapter 22: Ten Pre-Test Tension Busters 343
Index 349
About the author
Angie Papple Johnston joined the U.S. Army in 2006 as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist. During her second deployment as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Angie became her battalion's public affairs representative. She also served as the Lead Cadre for the Texas Army National Guard's Recruit Sustainment program.
