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1,001 ASVABsnoitseuQPracticeby Rod Powers
1,001 ASVAB Practice Questions For Dummies Published by: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774, www.wiley.comCopyright 2013 by Itzy, Kickass.soMedia and software compilation copyright 2013 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.Published simultaneously in CanadaNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any formor by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except aspermitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to thePermissions 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, For Dummies, the Dummies Man logo, Dummies.com, Making Everything Easier, andrelated trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and may not beused without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. JohnWiley & Sons, Inc., is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book.LIMIT OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY: WHILE THE PUBLISHER AND AUTHOR HAVE USEDTHEIR BEST EFFORTS IN PREPARING THIS BOOK, THEY MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS BOOKAND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY MAY BE CREATED OR EXTENDED BY SALES REPRESENTATIVES OR WRITTEN SALES MATERIALS. THE ADVICE AND STRATEGIES CONTAINED HEREIN MAYNOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUR SITUATION. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A PROFESSIONAL WHEREAPPROPRIATE. NEITHER THE PUBLISHER NOR THE AUTHOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGESARISING HEREFROM.For general information on our other products and services, please contact our Customer CareDepartment within the U.S. at 877-762-2974, outside the U.S. at 317-572-3993, or fax 317-572-4002. Fortechnical support, please visit www.wiley.com/techsupport.Wiley publishes in a variety of print and electronic formats and by print-on-demand. Some materialincluded with standard print versions of this book may not be included in e-books or in print-on-demand.If this book refers to media such as a CD or DVD that is not included in the version you purchased, youmay download this material at http://booksupport.wiley.com. For more information about Wileyproducts, visit www.wiley.com.Library of Congress Control Number: 2013939147ISBN 978-1-118-64631-1 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-118-64626-7 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-64641-0 (ebk);ISBN 978-1-118-64643-4 (ebk)Manufactured in the United States of America10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Contents at a GlanceIntroduction. 1Part I: The Questions. 5Chapter 1: Word Knowledge: Testing Your Vocabulary. 7Chapter 2: Paragraph Comprehension: Understanding and Analyzing Written Concepts. 21Chapter 3: Mathematics Knowledge: Counting on a Variety of Questions. 45Chapter 4: Arithmetic Reasoning: Tackling Word Problems. 63Chapter 5: General Science: Knowing about the World around You. 79Chapter 6: Auto and Shop Information: Nailing Down Vehicle and Workshop Basics. 91Chapter 7: Mechanical Comprehension: Focusing on Physics, Mechanics, and Work. 107Chapter 8: Electronics Information: Amplifying Your Understandingof Electronic Principles. 125Chapter 9: Assembling Objects: Figuring Out How Things Fit Together. 141Part II: The Answers. 145Chapter 10: Answers. 147Index. 295
Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1What You’ll Find. 1Beyond the Book. 1What you’ll find online. 2How to register. 2Where to Go for Additional Help. 3Part I: The Questions. 5Chapter 1: Word Knowledge: Testing Your Vocabulary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7The Questions You’ll Work On. 7What to Watch Out For. 7Definition. 8Sentence Context. 12Antonyms. 18Chapter 2: Paragraph Comprehension: Understandingand Analyzing Written Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21The Questions You’ll Work On. 21What to Watch Out For. 21Chapter 3: Mathematics Knowledge: Counting ona Variety of Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45The Questions You’ll Work On. 45What to Watch Out For. 45Math Basics. 46Fractions. 50Algebra. 53Geometry. 57Chapter 4: Arithmetic Reasoning: Tackling Word Problems . . . . . . . 63The Questions You’ll Work On. 63What to Watch Out For. 63Algebra Word Problems. 64Geometry Word Problems. 69Fact-Finding Word Problems. 73Chapter 5: General Science: Knowing about the Worldaround You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79The Questions You’ll Work On. 79What to Watch Out For. 79Science Basics. 80
vi1,001 ASVAB Practice Questions For DummiesBiology. 81Chemistry. 84Astronomy. 86Geology. 88Meteorology. 89Chapter 6: Auto and Shop Information: Nailing DownVehicle and Workshop Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91The Questions You’ll Work On. 91What to Watch Out For. 91Auto. 92Shop. 98Chapter 7: Mechanical Comprehension: Focusing on Physics,Mechanics, and Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107The Questions You’ll Work On. 107What to Watch Out For. 107Force. 108Work. 111Machines. 116Chapter 8: Electronics Information: AmplifyingYour Understanding of Electronic Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125The Questions You’ll Work On. 125What to Watch Out For. 125Electronics Basics. 126Circuits. 130Current. 134Circuit Codes. 136Chapter 9: Assembling Objects: Figuring OutHow Things Fit Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141The Questions You’ll Work On. 141What to Watch Out For. 141Connectors. 142Shapes. 143Part II: The Answers. 145Chapter 10: Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Index. 295
IntroductionIf you’re ready to ace the ASVAB, you’ve come to the right place. The ASVAB, otherwiseknown as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, compiles nine subtests intoone very long exam. Four of the subtests (the math and language arts ones) determine if youqualify for military service, and each remaining subtest measures your knowledge of certaininformation the military has deemed important. How you score on the ASVAB determineswhat military jobs you may be a match for. Most military jobs require a minimum combination score that you must reach to qualify for that specific job. Therefore, studying for anddoing well on the ASVAB is vital to enlisting in the military and landing your desired career.This workbook gives you 1,001 practice questions similar to the types of questions you’llsee on the actual ASVAB. You can start at question 1 and then skip to question 20 or 783or 999, or you can answer all the questions in order. Or you can concentrate on one or twospecific subtests until you feel comfortable with them and then work your way around tothe others. Keep in mind that some subtests complement each other, so thoroughly reviewing one subject may set you up for an even better understanding of another. If you feelknowledgeable about math but not English, or vice versa, you may wish to concentrate onthose weaker areas until they rise up to an even level.Overall, completing 1,001 ASVAB practice questions certainly is no small feat, but restassured (before you’re on night watch duty) you will know the ins and outs of the ASVABand each subtest with confidence after you complete this workbook.What You’ll FindThe 1,001 practice ASVAB questions in this book are divided among nine chapters, eachone representing an ASVAB subtest. Each chapter simulates a variety of questions you mayface on test day according to that specific subject. The questions in each chapter are thenbroken into subcategories, where similar topics within the subtest are grouped together.Some questions are accompanied by an image or diagram that you need to refer to in orderto answer the question correctly.After you’ve answered the questions for one chapter or subcategory, or even answered justone question, you can flip to Chapter 10 in the back of the book and check your answers.There, you find thorough explanations for each problem, often including detailed processesusing formulas or definitions to explain the correct answer. In many cases, studying ananswer explanation can help you better understand a difficult subject, so spend as muchtime as you need reviewing the explanations.Beyond the BookThis book gives you plenty of ASVAB questions to work on. But maybe you want to track yourprogress as you tackle the questions, or maybe you’re having trouble with certain types of questions and wish they were all presented in one place where you could methodically make yourway through them. You’re in luck. Your book purchase comes with a free one-year subscription
21,001 ASVAB Practice Questions For Dummiesto all 1,001 practice questions online. You get on-the-go access any way you want it — from yourcomputer, smartphone, or tablet. Track your progress and view personalized reports that showwhat you need to study the most. Study what, where, when, and how you want.What you’ll find onlineThe online practice that comes free with this book offers the same 1,001 questions andanswers that are available here. The beauty of the online questions is that you can customize your online practice to focus on the topic areas that give you the most trouble. So if youneed help with Electronics Information or Arithmetic Reasoning, just select those questiontypes online and start practicing. Or if you’re short on time but want to get a mixed bag ofa limited number of questions, you can specify the number of questions you want to practice. Whether you practice a few hundred questions in one sitting or a couple dozen, andwhether you focus on a few types of questions or practice every type, the online programkeeps track of the questions you get right and wrong so you can monitor your progress andspend time studying exactly what you need.You can access this online tool using a PIN code, as described in the next section. Keep inmind that you can create only one login with your PIN. After the PIN is used, it’s no longervalid and is nontransferable. So you can’t share your PIN with other users after you’veestablished your login credentials.This product also comes with an online Cheat Sheet that helps you up your odds of performingwell on the ASVAB. No matter how hard you study for the ASVAB, you’ll likely come across afew questions where you don’t have a clue. Check out the free Cheat Sheet at www.dummies.com/cheatsheet/1001ASVAB for pointers on setting up a study schedule, advice on boostingyour knowledge in weak areas, and ways to memorize information. (No PIN required. You canaccess this info right now before you’ve even registered to use the online practice questions.)How to registerTo gain access to the online version of all 1,001 practice questions in this book, all you haveto do is register. Just follow these simple steps:1. Find your PIN code. Print book users: If you purchased a hard copy of this book, turn to the back ofthis book to find your PIN. E-book users: If you purchased this book as an e-book, you can get your PIN byregistering your e-book at dummies.com/go/getaccess. Go to this website,find your book and click it, and answer the security question to verify your purchase. Then you’ll receive an e-mail with your PIN.2. Go to http://onlinepractice.dummies.com.3. Enter your PIN.4. Follow the instructions to create an account and establish your personal logininformation.
IntroductionThat’s all there is to it! You can come back to the online program again and again — simplylog in with the username and password you choose during your initial login. No need to usethe PIN a second time.If you have trouble with the PIN or can’t find it, please contact Wiley Product TechnicalSupport at 800-762-2974 or http://support.wiley.com.Your registration is good for one year from the day you activate your PIN. After that timeframe has passed, you can renew your registration for a fee. The website gives you all theimportant details about how to do so.Where to Go for Additional HelpIt’s easy to get overwhelmed when trying to study numerous subjects at once. But don’tdespair. This book is designed to break everything into less complex categories so you canconcentrate on one subject at a time. Practicing in smaller areas within each topic helpsyou identify your strong points and your weak points.After you’ve identified the areas you feel need extra effort, you can start studying on yourown and then come back here to answer the questions again to measure your improvement.For example, if your knowledge of engine parts is a little hazy (or nonexistent), try the autoportion of Chapter 6. Check your answers and jot down notes or questions you may have.Then research, say, how pistons work or what is connected to an exhaust. You can look forresources at your local library or online, or ask a friend, coworker, or professor to coachyou if he or she seems handy under the hood. You can also check out the For Dummiesseries for books about many of the topics covered on the ASVAB. Head to www.dummies.com to see the many books and articles that can help you in your studies.1,001 ASVAB Practice Questions For Dummies gives you just that — 1,001 practice questionsand answers in order for you to simulate the real thing. If you need more in-depth study anddirection for the ASVAB and Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT), you may wish to pickup the following Dummies products: ASVAB For Dummies: This book coaches you on everything ASVAB, from the numberof questions and amount of time you have to complete each section to the specificinformation asked under each subtest. ASVAB AFQT For Dummies: This book reviews the core concepts that comprise theAFQT portion of the ASVAB, providing the tools you need to get your best score andbecome eligible for military enlistment. ASVAB Practice For Dummies App: This app provides you a portable electronicASVAB study tool for your iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, or Nook.3
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IIn this part . . .f you’re planning on joining the military, you’re going to do a lot ofcounting (think push-ups, pull-ups, miles, targets, grenades . . .you get the picture) and counting off. You may as well get used to it:One. Two. Three . . .So it just makes sense to answer 1,001 questions on all sorts of topicswhen you’re preparing to take the ASVAB. Here are the categories ofproblems you’ll face: Language arts (Chapters 1 and 2) Mathematics (Chapters 3 and 4) Science (Chapter 5) Technical skills (Chapters 6, 7, and 8) Spatial skills (Chapter 9)
Chapter 1Word Knowledge:Testing Your VocabularyThe Word Knowledge subtest is one of the most important subtests on the ASVAB. Thissubtest comprises a significant portion of your Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)score — the score that determines your eligibility for military service. To do well on this subtest, you need to be pretty handy with your lingo — that is, your vocabulary. The purpose ofthe Word Knowledge subtest is to measure your ability to figure out what most words in theEnglish language mean. When taking this subtest, you may come across words you’ve neverseen before, or you may know the words right away (a hopeful scenario). In any event, continually testing (and developing) your word-knowledge skills gives you the best chance forsuccess. Lucky for you, this chapter gives you plenty of practice to help you do just that.The Questions You’ll Work OnThe Word Knowledge questions come in one of three forms: Definition: This type of question asks you for a straight definition of the word given. Sentence context: When you see an underlined word in a sentence, your job is tochoose the answer closest in meaning to the underlined word. Antonyms: Choose the answer most opposite in meaning to the word given.What to Watch Out ForKeep in mind the following points as you work on the Word Knowledge questions in thischapter: If you see an unfamiliar word, try to figure out the root of the word (the base) to seewhether you recognize it. A prefix or suffix can help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word if you knowhow the given prefix or suffix changes the meaning. Some questions ask you to choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. Some sentence questions offer clues to the correct answer choice in their context. An antonym is a word most opposite in meaning to the given word. Although antonymquestions are rare on the Word Knowledge subtest, they show up occasionally, so beon the lookout!
8Part I: The QuestionsDefinition1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Hamper most nearly means(A)regulateCognizant most nearly )discourage(C)fearful(D)snooty8.Malicious most nearly means(A)graveAbbreviate most nearly austing(C)condense(D)satisfy9.Obtrude most nearly means(A)largeClarity most nearly )intrude(C)appearance(D)regretful10.Palpable most nearly means(A)practicedCulminate most nearly e(D)harmed(C)fix(D)accumulate11.Quaff most nearly means(A)ducksArdent most nearly ionate(D)loud(C)diligent(D)lonely12.Savory most nearly means(A)enjoymentFalter most nearly e(D)candid(C)fail(D)deny
Chapter 1: Word Knowledge: Testing Your Vocabulary13.14.15.16.17.18.Vagary most nearly means19.Amenable most nearly fury(C)guided(D)change(D)cooperativeWean most nearly means20.Autonomous most nearly C)automatic(D)admit(D)independentYen most nearly means21.Orate most nearly re(C)hygiene(D)calming(D)assignDiverse most nearly means22.Superlative most nearly trust most nearly means23.Except most nearly d(C)allow(D)hope(D)denyDisregard most nearly means24.Criticize most nearly espect(C)disapprove(D)ignore(D)compliment9
10Part I: The Questions25.26.27.28.29.30.Empower most nearly means31.Ken most nearly l(C)ambulatory(D)allow(D)perceptionInvert most nearly means32.Momentum most nearly C)force(D)avoid(D)pushingDivulge most nearly means33.Facilitate most nearly C)prepare(D)steal(D)expediteProlific most nearly means34.Attainment most nearly und(C)smart(D)life(D)reviewMunificent most nearly means35.Forfeit most nearly C)glowing(C)harm(D)helpful(D)giftMirth most nearly means36.Belie most nearly on(C)between(D)solemn(D)regain
Chapter 1: Word Knowledge: Testing Your Vocabulary37.38.39.40.41.42.Aplomb most nearly means43.Pathos most nearly lence most nearly means44.Oscillate most nearly (C)laziness(C)regulate(D)boredom(D)spiralPhrase most nearly means45.Repose most nearly tters(C)qualified(D)language(D)retroactiveCalamity most nearly means46.Cease most nearly e(C)remember(D)overeating(D)foldComprehensive most nearly means47.Dupe most nearly )inclusive(C)react(D)assuring(D)foolRemunerate most nearly means48.Truncate most nearly )collect(C)pretend(D)dissolve(D)turn11
12Part I: The Questions49.50.51.52.53.54.Predator most nearly means55.Sober most nearly pecies(C)aware(D)hungry(D)inebriatedOriginal most nearly means56.Forebode most nearly C)realize(D)new(D)connectAbolish most nearly meansSentence Context(A)preserve(B)harm(C)endAfter the long, freezing winter, all theywanted to do was bask in the relax57.Abominable most nearly uell most nearly vity is the soul of ry decided to defer college for a year totravel with her boyfriend.(A)attendIronic most nearly ng(D)ponder(C)unfortunate(D)sarcastic
Chapter 1: Word Knowledge: Testing Your Vocabulary60.61.62.63.64.The senator hoped his views on tax breakswould convince the civilians to endorse him.65.The lascivious acts he committed werepunishable to the full extent of the estroy(C)loving(D)discuss(D)shamefulThe glimmer of hope he had for their lovetold him there might be a chance.66.The attendant charged Karen a nominalfee to park in the crowded ificant(C)loss(C)large(D)glimpse(D)crazyThe doctor was aware the man had beenconsuming illicit drugs.67.Janice tried her best to talk to her enemy,but it only seemed to perplex the lp(C)regular(C)deter(D)harmful(D)pressureThe party became jovial after the news ofa new baby was shared.68.My grandfather has always been considered a sage in our roblem(C)hopeful(C)wise person(D)joyful(D)old-timerThe kinetic energy was converted toelectricity.69.The young apprentice was convinced herchauvinistic boss had ulterior den(C)frantic(C)exciting(D)moving(D)confusing13
14Part I: The Questions70.71.72.73.74.The politicians were well-known for theirvenal actions.75.If you choose to accede to these demands,I’ll tell my lawyer to back tellar(C)recommend(D)apprehensive(D)challengeThe yearling started to grow maturecolored feathers.76.The loving couple celebrated their fidelityover the years on their reacheryKatie was ignorant to the fact that she waswrong.77.There seemed to be a likely story amongall the (C)between(D)used(D)aroundPlease remit the following payment to thebursar’s office at your er obdurate attitude was quite apparentwhen she slammed the door on thehungry, stray assionate78.79.My mom’s annoying demand to do thesedishes has become D)overwhelmingThe threads of the chair intertwine,making a better quality product.(A)divide(B)weave(C)separate(D)exclude
Chapter 1: Word Knowledge: Testing Your Vocabulary80.81.82.83.84.Peruse the instructions and report anyissues to the front desk.85.The operator struggled to answer thecustomer’s (C)reject(C)input(D)disregard(D)critiqueThe preacher had to abstain from offending the transgressor.86.The teenager was quite provocative in herprom
The 1,001 practice ASVAB questions in this book are divided among nine chapters, each one representing an ASVAB subtest. Each chapter simulates a variety of questions you may . This product also comes with an online Cheat Sheet that helps you up your odds of performing well on the ASVAB. No matter how hard you study for the ASVAB, you'll .
