2019 / 2020 ASVAB For Dummies with Online Practice

ISBN-13: 9781119560746 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 592 str.

Angie Papple Johnston

Opis

Qualify for the military job you want  More than 1 million potential U.S. military recruits take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) every year. Get the scores you need to stand out with 2019/2020 ASVAB For Dummies with Online Practice. Inside this bestselling study guide, you'll encounter in-depth reviews for making sense of the verbal, math, and general components, plus expert tips and tricks to help you discover the areas where you need the most help. If you want to put your military career on the fast track to success, ASVAB For Dummies is your first stop. Your test results will tell the Department of Defense which jobs you’re most likely to excel in. To qualify for the top jobs, you’ll need these proven study tips, cheat sheets, and practice exams, updated for the 2019/2020 test suite. Review all 9 subject areas covered on the test Access free online instructional videos hosted by the author Study smarter with hundreds of targeted flashcards Take ASVAB practice exams to sharpen your test-taking skills Boost your test-taking strategies and know what to expect on exam day 2019/2020 ASVAB For Dummies will put you on the road to a successful military future.

Spis treści

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with the ASVAB 5 Chapter 1: Putting the ASVAB under a Microscope 7 Chapter 2: Knowing What it Takes to Get Your Dream Job 17 Chapter 3: Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques 23 Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 31 Chapter 4: Word Knowledge 33 Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension 53 Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 69 Chapter 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 71 Chapter 7: Algebra 93 Chapter 8: Geometry 111 Chapter 9: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 131 Part 4: Examining General Science under a Microscope 145 Chapter 10: General Science and Life Science 147 Chapter 11: Physical Sciences 169 Chapter 12: Earth and Space Sciences 189 Part 5: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 209 Chapter 13: Auto & Shop Information 211 Chapter 14: Mechanical Comprehension 229 Chapter 15: Electronics Information 251 Chapter 16: Assembling Objects 269 Part 6: Practice ASVAB Exams 279 Chapter 17: Practice Exam 1 281 Chapter 18: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 313 Chapter 19: Practice Exam 2 333 Chapter 20: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 365 Chapter 21: Practice Exam 3 383 Chapter 22: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 415 Chapter 23: AFQT Practice Exam 1 435 Chapter 24: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 453 Chapter 25: AFQT Practice Exam 2 463 Chapter 26: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 481 Part 7: The Part of Tens 493 Chapter 27: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 495 Chapter 28: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 499 Chapter 29: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 503 Part 8: Appendixes 507 Appendix A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs 509 Appendix B: Countdown to Taking the ASVAB 527 Appendix C: Word Knowledge Resources 531 Index 549

O autorze

Angie Papple Johnston joined the U.S. Army in 2006 as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist. During her second deployment in Iraq, Angie became her battalion's public affairs representative. She currently serves in an aviation battalion in Washington, D.C. 1-year access to flashcards, videos, and practice tests online!