Book excerpt: The essential guide for mastering the AFQT, the four most important subtests of the ASVAB The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the required entrance exam for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Sponsored by the Department of Defense and administered year-round, if you’re one of the nearly one million people who take it each year, you know it’s an important test. The scores are used to measure aptitude for a variety of careers in the military. ASVAB Basic Training for the AFQT, Fourth Edition puts a laser focus on the four most important sections of the ASVAB, which you must pass in order to enlist in the military and qualify for many military jobs. ASVAB Basic Training for the AFQT is an essential guide to help you achieve exam readiness for these four sections. Written by Janet Wall, a former key member of the Defense Department’s ASVAB team and Commander’s Award winner (USMEPCOM), this book includes 8 full-length sample AFQT subtests—2 Arithmetic Reasoning, 2 Word Knowledge, 2 Paragraph Comprehension, and 2 Mathematics Knowledge—to give you real test-taking experience. Additional support includes answer keys with thorough explanations to help understand the material, expert tips for scoring higher, the latest information on careers in today’s military, and much more. Features: 8 full-length AFQT subtests: 2 Arithmetic Reasoning, 2 Word Knowledge, 2 Paragraph Comprehension, and 2 Mathematics Knowledge Updated and thorough review of AFQT math and verbal topics Answer keys with comprehensive explanations Skill-sharpening activities give the practice you need Insider tips and test prep advice from an AFQT expert Strategies for answering every question type and scoring your best Updated test information and the latest on military careers An introduction to the ASVAB exam, including the CAT-ASVAB (computer adaptive) and the PiCAT (not proctored)