Foreword | | xv | |
Welcome to Your ASVAB Studies! | | xvii | |
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| Final Preparations for Test Day |
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Chapter 1 About the ASVAB | | 1 | (8) |
| | 1 | (1) |
| What Does the ASVAB Test? |
| | 1 | (1) |
| | 2 | (1) |
| | 3 | (1) |
| AFQT Qualifying Scores for Different Branches of the Military |
| | 3 | (1) |
| | 4 | (2) |
| Registering for and Taking the ASVAB |
| | 4 | (1) |
| How to Read Your ASVAB Scores |
| | 4 | (1) |
| Different Versions of the ASVAB |
| | 4 | (1) |
| The Paper-and-Pencil Test vs. the CAT |
| | 5 | (1) |
| Kaplan's ASVAB Strategies |
| | 6 | (3) |
| | 7 | (1) |
| Getting Ready for the ASVAB |
| | 7 | (2) |
Chapter 2 ASVAB Diagnostic Test | | 9 | (60) |
| About the Diagnostic Test |
| | 9 | (4) |
| | 13 | (31) |
| Part 1: General Science (GS) |
| | 13 | (3) |
| Part 2: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) |
| | 16 | (3) |
| Part 3: Word Knowledge (WK) |
| | 19 | (3) |
| Part 4: Paragraph Comprehension (PC) |
| | 22 | (3) |
| Part 5: Mathematics Knowledge (MK) |
| | 25 | (3) |
| Part 6: Electronics Information (El) |
| | 28 | (3) |
| Part 7: Auto and Shop Information (AS) |
| | 31 | (3) |
| Part 8: Mechanical Comprehension (MC) |
| | 34 | (4) |
| Part 9: Assembling Objects (AO) |
| | 38 | (6) |
| ASVAB Diagnostic Test Answers and Explanations |
| | 44 | (25) |
| Part 1: General Science Answers and Explanations |
| | 44 | (2) |
| Part 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers and Explanations |
| | 46 | (4) |
| Part 3: Word Knowledge Answers and Explanations |
| | 50 | (2) |
| Part 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers and Explanations |
| | 52 | (2) |
| Part 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers and Explanations |
| | 54 | (2) |
| Part 6: Electronics Information Answers and Explanations |
| | 56 | (2) |
| Part 7: Auto and Shop Information Answers and Explanations |
| | 58 | (2) |
| Part 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers and Explanations |
| | 60 | (2) |
| Part 9: Assembling Objects Answers and Explanations |
| | 62 | (7) |
Chapter 3 Word Knowledge | | 69 | (30) |
| | 69 | (1) |
| The Kaplan Method for Word Knowledge Questions |
| | 70 | (2) |
| Decoding Strategies for Guessing a Word's Meaning |
| | 72 | (9) |
| | 72 | (1) |
| | 73 | (2) |
| | 75 | (2) |
| Greek and Latin Word Roots |
| | 77 | (1) |
| | 78 | (1) |
| Using Positive or Negative Charge |
| | 79 | (1) |
| Using Real-World Context to Guess at a Word's Meaning |
| | 80 | (1) |
| Making the Most of Context |
| | 81 | (5) |
| Eliminating Answer Choices Based on Logic |
| | 86 | (2) |
| Strategies for Building Your Vocabulary |
| | 88 | (2) |
| Word Knowledge Practice Set 1 |
| | 90 | (2) |
| Word Knowledge Practice Set 2 |
| | 92 | (7) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 94 | (2) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 96 | (1) |
| | 97 | (2) |
Chapter 4 Paragraph Comprehension | | 99 | (22) |
| | 99 | (1) |
| The Kaplan Method for Paragraph Comprehension Questions |
| | 99 | (2) |
| Conquering Paragraph Comprehension Questions |
| | 101 | (10) |
| | 101 | (3) |
| | 104 | (2) |
| | 106 | (2) |
| Vocabulary-in-Context Questions |
| | 108 | (3) |
| Paragraph Comprehension Practice Set 1 |
| | 111 | (2) |
| Paragraph Comprehension Practice Set 2 |
| | 113 | (8) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 116 | (1) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 117 | (2) |
| | 119 | (2) |
Chapter 5 Math Strategies for the ASVAB | | 121 | (14) |
| | 121 | (1) |
| The Kaplan Method for ASVAB Math Questions |
| | 122 | (1) |
| Strategies for Solving Math Problems |
| | 123 | (10) |
| | 124 | (2) |
| | 126 | (4) |
| Strategic Guessing Using Logic |
| | 130 | (1) |
| Combination of Approaches |
| | 131 | (2) |
| Math Strategies for the ASVAB Practice Set |
| | 133 | (2) |
| | 134 | (1) |
| | 134 | (1) |
Chapter 6 Arithmetic Reasoning | | 135 | (48) |
| | 135 | (1) |
| | 136 | (19) |
| | 136 | (1) |
| | 137 | (2) |
| | 139 | (1) |
| Factors, Multiples, and Prime Numbers |
| | 140 | (3) |
| | 143 | (1) |
| | 144 | (3) |
| | 147 | (2) |
| | 149 | (5) |
| | 154 | (1) |
| Applied Arithmetic Review |
| | 155 | (16) |
| | 155 | (1) |
| Distributive and Commutative Properties |
| | 156 | (2) |
| Ratios, Proportions, and Rates |
| | 158 | (5) |
| | 163 | (1) |
| | 164 | (3) |
| | 167 | (1) |
| | 168 | (1) |
| | 169 | (2) |
| | 171 | (3) |
| | 172 | (1) |
| Word Problems with Formulas |
| | 172 | (2) |
| Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Set 1 |
| | 174 | (2) |
| Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Set 2 |
| | 176 | (7) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 178 | (2) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 180 | (2) |
| | 182 | (1) |
Chapter 7 Mathematics Knowledge | | 183 | (42) |
| | 183 | (1) |
| | 183 | (13) |
| | 184 | (3) |
| Equations with One Variable |
| | 187 | (2) |
| Equations with Two Variables |
| | 189 | (1) |
| | 190 | (3) |
| Quadratic Equations with Variables |
| | 193 | (1) |
| | 194 | (2) |
| | 196 | (17) |
| | 196 | (3) |
| | 199 | (6) |
| | 205 | (2) |
| | 207 | (2) |
| | 209 | (1) |
| | 209 | (4) |
| Mathematics Knowledge Practice Set 1 |
| | 213 | (2) |
| Mathematics Knowledge Practice Set 2 |
| | 215 | (10) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 218 | (3) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 221 | (3) |
| | 224 | (1) |
Chapter 8 Conquering the Technical Subtests | | 225 | (4) |
| The Kaplan Method for ASVAB Technical Subtest Questions |
| | 225 | (4) |
| | 227 | (1) |
| Final Thought Before You Dive In |
| | 228 | (1) |
Chapter 9 General Science | | 229 | (70) |
| | 229 | (1) |
| | 229 | (24) |
| | 229 | (3) |
| Human Body Systems and Diseases |
| | 232 | (9) |
| | 232 | (1) |
| | 233 | (1) |
| Blood and the Circulatory System |
| | 234 | (2) |
| The Digestive and Excretory Systems |
| | 236 | (2) |
| | 238 | (1) |
| | 239 | (1) |
| | 240 | (1) |
| | 241 | (2) |
| Cellular Structures and Functions |
| | 243 | (3) |
| | 246 | (2) |
| The Classification of Living Things |
| | 248 | (3) |
| Life Science Practice Questions |
| | 251 | (2) |
| | 252 | (1) |
| Part II: Earth And Space Science |
| | 253 | (14) |
| | 253 | (2) |
| | 253 | (1) |
| | 254 | (1) |
| | 254 | (1) |
| | 255 | (1) |
| | 255 | (3) |
| | 258 | (3) |
| | 258 | (1) |
| | 259 | (1) |
| | 260 | (1) |
| | 261 | (4) |
| | 261 | (1) |
| The Planets and Other Phenomena |
| | 261 | (4) |
| Earth and Space Science Practice Questions |
| | 265 | (2) |
| | 266 | (1) |
| Part III: Physical Science |
| | 267 | (24) |
| | 267 | (3) |
| | 270 | (11) |
| | 270 | (2) |
| | 272 | (2) |
| | 274 | (2) |
| | 276 | (1) |
| | 276 | (1) |
| The Electromagnetic Spectrum |
| | 276 | (1) |
| | 277 | (2) |
| | 279 | (1) |
| | 280 | (1) |
| | 281 | (8) |
| Elements and the Periodic Table |
| | 281 | (4) |
| | 285 | (1) |
| | 285 | (1) |
| | 286 | (1) |
| | 287 | (2) |
| Physical Science Practice Questions |
| | 289 | (2) |
| | 290 | (1) |
| Part IV: General Science Practice Questions |
| | 291 | (8) |
| General Science Practice Set 1 |
| | 291 | (2) |
| General Science Practice Set 2 |
| | 293 | (6) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 295 | (2) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 297 | (1) |
| | 298 | (1) |
Chapter 10 Electronics Information | | 299 | (38) |
| | 299 | (1) |
| | 299 | (5) |
| | 300 | (1) |
| | 301 | (1) |
| | 301 | (1) |
| Exceptions and Additional Notes |
| | 302 | (2) |
| | 304 | (8) |
| | 305 | (1) |
| | 306 | (1) |
| | 307 | (2) |
| | 309 | (1) |
| | 310 | (1) |
| Standard Electrical Units and the Metric System |
| | 311 | (1) |
| Structure of Electrical and Electronic Systems |
| | 312 | (12) |
| | 312 | (1) |
| | 313 | (1) |
| Important Electric and Electronic Components |
| | 313 | (5) |
| | 318 | (1) |
| | 318 | (1) |
| | 319 | (5) |
| Electricity and Magnetism |
| | 324 | (3) |
| | 324 | (1) |
| | 325 | (1) |
| Basic Electrical Motors and Generators |
| | 325 | (2) |
| Electronics Information Practice Set 1 |
| | 327 | (2) |
| Electronics Information Practice Set 2 |
| | 329 | (8) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 332 | (2) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 334 | (2) |
| | 336 | (1) |
Chapter 11 Automotive Information | | 337 | (36) |
| | 337 | (1) |
| | 337 | (1) |
| | 338 | (11) |
| | 338 | (6) |
| | 344 | (3) |
| | 347 | (2) |
| | 349 | (7) |
| | 350 | (1) |
| | 351 | (2) |
| | 353 | (3) |
| Electrical and Control Systems |
| | 356 | (3) |
| | 356 | (1) |
| | 357 | (2) |
| | 359 | (8) |
| | 359 | (3) |
| Suspension and Steering System |
| | 362 | (2) |
| | 364 | (3) |
| Automotive Information Practice Set 1 |
| | 367 | (2) |
| Automotive Information Practice Set 2 |
| | 369 | (4) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 370 | (1) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 371 | (1) |
| | 372 | (1) |
Chapter 12 Shop Information | | 373 | (38) |
| | 373 | (1) |
| | 373 | (5) |
| Tape Measures and Steel Rules |
| | 373 | (1) |
| | 374 | (1) |
| | 375 | (1) |
| | 376 | (1) |
| | 377 | (1) |
| | 378 | (4) |
| | 378 | (2) |
| | 380 | (1) |
| | 380 | (1) |
| Chisels, Punches, and Drifts |
| | 381 | (1) |
| | 382 | (7) |
| | 383 | (1) |
| | 383 | (1) |
| | 384 | (2) |
| | 386 | (3) |
| | 389 | (4) |
| | 389 | (1) |
| | 390 | (1) |
| | 391 | (2) |
| | 393 | (4) |
| | 393 | (3) |
| | 396 | (1) |
| | 396 | (1) |
| | 397 | (5) |
| | 397 | (2) |
| | 399 | (1) |
| Drilling and Boring Tools |
| | 400 | (2) |
| | 402 | (3) |
| | 402 | (1) |
| | 403 | (1) |
| | 403 | (2) |
| Shop Information Practice Set 1 |
| | 405 | (2) |
| Shop Information Practice Set 2 |
| | 407 | (4) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 409 | (1) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 410 | (1) |
| | 410 | (1) |
Chapter 13 Mechanical Comprehension | | 411 | (36) |
| | 411 | (1) |
| A Review of the Physics of Mechanical Devices |
| | 411 | (3) |
| | 412 | (1) |
| | 412 | (2) |
| | 414 | (6) |
| | 414 | (1) |
| | 415 | (3) |
| | 418 | (2) |
| | 420 | (4) |
| | 421 | (3) |
| | 424 | (7) |
| | 424 | (4) |
| | 428 | (2) |
| | 430 | (1) |
| | 431 | (7) |
| | 431 | (1) |
| | 432 | (1) |
| | 432 | (2) |
| | 434 | (1) |
| | 435 | (1) |
| | 436 | (1) |
| | 436 | (2) |
| Mechanical Comprehension Practice Set 1 |
| | 438 | (2) |
| Mechanical Comprehension Practice Set 2 |
| | 440 | (7) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 443 | (2) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 445 | (1) |
| | 446 | (1) |
Chapter 14 Assembling Objects | | 447 | (26) |
| | 447 | (1) |
| Jigsaw Puzzle-Type Problems |
| | 448 | (3) |
| | 451 | (4) |
| Assembling Objects Practice Set 1 |
| | 455 | (3) |
| Assembling Objects Practice Set 2 |
| | 458 | (15) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 1 |
| | 461 | (6) |
| Answers and Explanations, Practice Set 2 |
| | 467 | (5) |
| | 472 | (1) |
Chapter 15 ASVAB Practice Tests | | 473 | (106) |
| | 477 | (27) |
| Part 1: General Science (GS) |
| | 477 | (2) |
| Part 2: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) |
| | 479 | (3) |
| Part 3: Word Knowledge (WK) |
| | 482 | (3) |
| Part 4: Paragraph Comprehension (PC) |
| | 485 | (3) |
| Part 5: Mathematics Knowledge (MK) |
| | 488 | (3) |
| Part 6: Electronics Information (El) |
| | 491 | (2) |
| Part 7: Automotive and Shop Information (AS) |
| | 493 | (3) |
| Part 8: Mechanical Comprehension (MC) |
| | 496 | (3) |
| Part 9: Assembling Objects (AO) |
| | 499 | (5) |
| ASVAB Practice Test A Answers and Explanations |
| | 504 | (23) |
| Part 1: General Science Answers and Explanations |
| | 504 | (2) |
| Part 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers and Explanations |
| | 506 | (3) |
| Part 3: Word Knowledge Answers and Explanations |
| | 509 | (2) |
| Part 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers and Explanations |
| | 511 | (2) |
| Part 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers and Explanations |
| | 513 | (2) |
| Part 6: Electronics Information Answers and Explanations |
| | 515 | (1) |
| Part 7: Auto and Shop Information Answers and Explanations |
| | 516 | (2) |
| Part 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers and Explanations |
| | 518 | (2) |
| Part 9: Assembling Objects Answers and Explanations |
| | 520 | (7) |
| | 527 | (28) |
| Part 1: General Science (GS) |
| | 527 | (2) |
| Part 2: Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) |
| | 529 | (3) |
| Part 3: Word Knowledge (WK) |
| | 532 | (3) |
| Part 4: Paragraph Comprehension (PC) |
| | 535 | (3) |
| Part 5: Mathematics Knowledge (MK) |
| | 538 | (3) |
| Part 6: Electronics Information (El) |
| | 541 | (2) |
| Part 7: Automotive and Shop Information (AS) |
| | 543 | (3) |
| Part 8: Mechanical Comprehension (MC) |
| | 546 | (3) |
| Part 9: Assembling Objects (AO) |
| | 549 | (6) |
| ASVAB Practice Test B Answers and Explanations |
| | 555 | (24) |
| Part 1: General Science Answers and Explanations |
| | 555 | (2) |
| Part 2: Arithmetic Reasoning Answers and Explanations |
| | 557 | (3) |
| Part 3: Word Knowledge Answers and Explanations |
| | 560 | (3) |
| Part 4: Paragraph Comprehension Answers and Explanations |
| | 563 | (2) |
| Part 5: Mathematics Knowledge Answers and Explanations |
| | 565 | (3) |
| Part 6: Electronics Information Answers and Explanations |
| | 568 | (2) |
| Part 7: Automotive and Shop Information Answers and Explanations |
| | 570 | (2) |
| Part 8: Mechanical Comprehension Answers and Explanations |
| | 572 | (2) |
| Part 9: Assembling Objects Answers and Explanations |
| | 574 | (5) |
Appendix: Word Parts | | 579 | (32) |
| | 580 | (8) |
| | 588 | (5) |
| | 593 | (18) |
Index | | 611 | |