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Spine: 0.9189”Study Aids/Test Prep/ASVABg Easier!Making Everythin 3rd EditionAre you ready to tackle the ASVAB and begin your military career?If so, this essential guide provides a comprehensive review ofall nine subtest subjects covered on the paper enlistment andthe CAT-ASVAB (computer adaptive test). You’ll get hands-on,easy-to-follow guidance on what to expect on all the subtests,cutting-edge strategies and tactics for studying, and test-taking tipsand advice. With help from ASVAB For Dummies, you’ll perform wellon the test and be on your way to beginning (or advancing) yourmilitary career.Open the book and find: Tips for improving yourvocabulary How to assemble objects Math terminology andoperations you need to know Algebra and geometry reviews The “real world” of math wordproblems Critical concepts in generalscience Auto & shop information Decipher the ASVAB — get the 4-1-1 on every aspect of the ASVAB, frommaking sense of the subtests to understanding how it’s scored Ten tips for doing well on testday Be prepared — get ready for test day challenges Three sample tests and oneAFQT Take your best shot — discover strategies for making the best guesstimatewhen in doubtBAVSAASVABAce the ASVAB by sharpening yourtest-taking skills with this updatedand expanded bestselling guide Questions throughout to helpreinforce learning Multiply your math skills — grasp the math operations needed to scoreyour best — from working with fractions to solving algebra problems Get technical — get a handle on the scientific, technical, electrical, andmechanical knowledge covered on specific subtests Land your dream job — find out which subtests are most important toyour specific military career goals Practice makes perfect — get acquainted with the different types ofproblems before taking the actual practice testsLearn to: Score higher to qualify for the military jobyou wantGo to Dummies.com for videos, step-by-step photos,how-to articles, or to shop! Build word knowledge and paragraphcomprehension Test your skills with practice problemsfor each of the test’s nine subtests Take three full-length practice tests plusone AFQT 18.00 US / 22.00 CN / 13.99 UKISBN 978-0-470-63760-9Rod Powers is a recognized expert in all U.S. military matters and servesas a military guide for About.com, where his page receives approximately1.5 million views per week. He is the author of ASVAB AFQT For Dummiesand Veterans Benefits For Dummies.Rod PowersPowersU.S. military expert and military guidefor About.com3rd Edition

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ASVAB For Dummies , 3rd EditionPublished byWiley Publishing, Inc.111 River St.Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774www.wiley.comCopyright 2011 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, IndianaPublished by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, IndianaPublished simultaneously in CanadaNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 ofthe 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization throughpayment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978)750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department,John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 748-6011, fax (201) 748-6008, or online at http://www.wiley.com/go/permissions.Trademarks: Wiley, the Wiley Publishing logo, For Dummies, the Dummies Man logo, A Reference for the Rest of Us!, TheDummies Way, Dummies Daily, The Fun and Easy Way, Dummies.com, Making Everything Easier, and related trade dressare trademarks or registered trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries, and may not be used without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Wiley Publishing, Inc., is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.LIMIT OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: THE PUBLISHER AND THE AUTHOR MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONSOR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS WORK ANDSPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY MAY BE CREATED OR EXTENDED BY SALES OR PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS.THE ADVICE AND STRATEGIES CONTAINED HEREIN MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR EVERY SITUATION. THIS WORK ISSOLD WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE PUBLISHER IS NOT ENGAGED IN RENDERING LEGAL, ACCOUNTING,OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. IF PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, THE SERVICES OF A COMPETENTPROFESSIONAL PERSON SHOULD BE SOUGHT. NEITHER THE PUBLISHER NOR THE AUTHOR SHALL BE LIABLE FORDAMAGES ARISING HEREFROM. THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION OR WEBSITE IS REFERRED TO IN THIS WORKAS A CITATION AND/OR A POTENTIAL SOURCE OF FURTHER INFORMATION DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE AUTHOROR THE PUBLISHER ENDORSES THE INFORMATION THE ORGANIZATION OR WEBSITE MAY PROVIDE OR RECOMMENDATIONS IT MAY MAKE. FURTHER, READERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT INTERNET WEBSITES LISTED IN THISWORK MAY HAVE CHANGED OR DISAPPEARED BETWEEN WHEN THIS WORK WAS WRITTEN AND WHEN IT IS READ.For general information on our other products and services, please contact our Customer Care Department within the U.S.at 877-762-2974, outside the U.S. at 317-572-3993, or fax 317-572-4002.For technical support, please visit www.wiley.com/techsupport.Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available inelectronic books.Library of Congress Control Number: 2010937828ISBN: 978-0-470-63760-9Manufactured in the United States of America10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 101 637609-ffirs.indd ii01 637609-ffirs.indd ii10/11/10 12:52 PM10/11/10 12:52 PM

About the AuthorRod Powers joined the United States Air Force in 1975 intending to become a spy. He wasdevastated to learn that he should’ve joined the CIA instead because the military doesn’thave that particular enlisted job. Regardless, he fell in love with the military and made itboth a passion and a career, retiring with 23 years of service. Rod spent 11 of those yearsas a first sergeant, helping to solve the problems of the enlisted corps.Since his retirement from the military in 1998, Rod has become a world renowned militarycareers expert. Through his highly popular U.S. Military Information Web site on About.com(http://usmilitary.about.com), Rod has advised thousands of troops about allaspects of U.S. Armed Forces career information.Rod is the proud father of twin girls, both of whom enjoy successful careers in the UnitedStates Air Force. Rod currently resides in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he attempts toprove that there’s no such thing as too much sunshine. Even today, Powers tries to run hislife according to long-lived military ideals and standards, but he gets a bit confused aboutwhy nobody will obey his orders anymore.DedicationTo Jeanie and Chrissy — because everything is for you. Always.Author’s AcknowledgmentsI want to thank Leigh Richards for reviewing the manuscript for technical accuracy. I wouldalso like to thank Andrew Ellet, Ph.D., math teacher extraordinaire, for editing the mathchapters and reminding me how to solve for x.Special thanks goes out to Tracy Boggier, my Acquisitions Editor; Chad R. Sievers, my wonderful Project Editor; and my top-notch Copy Editor, Danielle Voirol, who dotted my i’s andcrossed my t’s. A big thanks goes to Autumn Lindsey, who was my right-hand assistant withall the artwork and text revisions and reviews.Finally, I send more special thanks to the recruiting commands of the United StatesArmy, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for providing invaluable resourceinformation.01 637609-ffirs.indd iii01 637609-ffirs.indd iii10/11/10 12:52 PM10/11/10 12:52 PM

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