2022 / 2023 ASVAB For Dummies Book + 7 Practice Tests Online + Flashcards + Video

Lock down the score you need to get the job you want!  

The bestselling ASVAB For Dummies is back with an updated and expanded annual edition. Joining the military? Want to maximize your score and your job flexibility? Dummies to the rescue! With 2022/2023 ASVAB For Dummies, you’ve got access to an insane amount of test prep and study material, including 7 online practice tests, flashcards, hundreds of practice questions right in the book, and a lot more. Military recruiters trust the #1 Bestselling ASVAB study guide on the market to help their prospective enlistees score high on the test.  

Check out these insider tips and tricks for test-day-success from an expert author, and practice with example problems until you feel confident. Learn at your own pace. It’s all possible. Next stop: basic training. 

• Learn what the ASVAB is all about, including all 10 test sections 
• Practice with 7 online practice tests and countless more questions 
• Identify the score you need to get the job you want—then get that score 
• Work through at your own pace and emphasize the areas you need 

ASVAB For Dummies is a reliable study guide with proven results. You don’t need anything else. Get studying, recruit! 

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.

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 19

Chapter 3: Getting Acquainted with Test-Taking and Study Techniques 25

Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 35

Chapter 4: Word Knowledge 37

Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension 57

Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 73

Chapter 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 75

Chapter 7: Algebra 105

Chapter 8: Geometry 131

Chapter 9: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 159

Part 4: Examining General Science under a Microscope 181

Chapter 10: General Science and Life Science 183

Chapter 11: Physical Sciences 205

Chapter 12: Earth and Space Sciences. 225

Part 5: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 245

Chapter 13: Auto Information 247

Chapter 14: Shop Information 263

Chapter 15: Mechanical Comprehension 277

Chapter 16: Electronics Information 303

Chapter 17: Assembling Objects 327

Part 6: Practice ASVAB Exams 337

Chapter 18: Practice Exam 1 339

Chapter 19: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 371

Chapter 20: Practice Exam 2 391

Chapter 21: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 423

Chapter 22: Practice Exam 3 441

Chapter 23: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 473

Chapter 24: AFQT Practice Exam 1 493

Chapter 25: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 511

Chapter 26: AFQT Practice Exam 2 521

Chapter 27: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 539

Part 7: The Part of Tens 551

Chapter 28: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 553

Chapter 29: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 557

Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 561

Part 8: Appendixes 565

Appendix A: Matching ASVAB Scores to Military Jobs 567

Appendix B: Countdown to Taking the ASVAB 585

Appendix C: Word Knowledge Resources 589

Index 607

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.