What is ASVAB?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-section test that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. This test is designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial.
What do I need to know to be prepared for the ASVAB?
The sections of the test are as follows: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Verbal Expression, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Automotive and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtest | Number of Scored Questions | Number of Possible Tryout Questions | Subtest Time Limit Without Tryout Questions | Subtest Time Limit With Tryout Questions |
| General Science (GS) | 15 | 15 | 10 | 20 |
| Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) | 15 | 15 | 55 | 113 |
| Word Knowledge (WK) | 15 | 15 | 9 | 18 |
| Paragraph Comprehension (PC) | 10 | 15 | 27 | 75 |
| Mathematics Knowledge (WK) | 15 | 15 | 23 | 47 |
| Electronics Information (EI) | 15 | 15 | 10 | 21 |
| Auto Information (AI) | 10 | 15 | 7 | 18 |
| Shop Information (SI) | 10 | 15 | 6 | 17 |
| Mechanical Comprehension (MC) | 15 | 15 | 22 | 42 |
| Assembling Objects (AO) | 15 | 15 | 17 | 36 |
What are the required scores per Military Branch?
With a High School Diploma
- Air Force – 36
- Army & National Guard – 31
- Coast Guard – 40
- Marine Corps – 32
- Navy – 35
Without a High School Diploma (GED only)
- Air Force – 65
- Coast Guard – 40
- Army & National Guard – 31
- Marine Corps – 50
- Navy – 50
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