Real ASVAB Test Practice –NEWEST Questions with
Answers and Explanations. Free Armed Services
Vocational Aptitude Battery study guide LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf
Coverage:
Arithmetic Reasoning – Word problems, percentages, proportions, rates,
discounts, wages, time/distance, profit/loss
Word Knowledge – Synonyms, vocabulary definitions, contextual meaning
Mathematics Knowledge – Algebra, geometry, exponents, square roots, factorials,
area/perimeter/volume
General Science – Biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, human
body systems
Auto Information – Engine systems, fuel, cooling, brakes, drivetrain, electrical,
emissions, maintenance
Electronics Information – Circuits (series/parallel), Ohm's Law, components, test
instruments, AC/DC power, units
Mechanical Comprehension – Simple machines, gears, levers, mechanical
advantage, force
1. If a tire rotates at 552 times per minute, how many times will it rotate in 30
minutes?
A. 15,560
B. 16,560*
C. 17,560
D. 18,560
Multiply 552 × 30 = 16,560 rotations.
Coverage: Arithmetic Reasoning - Rate/Time Problems
2. What is the meaning of the word "BRIEF"?
,A. Lengthy
B. Short*
C. Complex
D. Detailed
Brief means short in duration or length.
Coverage: Word Knowledge - Synonyms
3. What is the value of x if 3x + 5 = 20?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5*
D. 6
Subtract 5 from both sides: 3x = 15. Divide by 3: x = 5.
Coverage: Mathematics Knowledge - Algebra
4. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
A. Venus
B. Jupiter
C. Mars*
D. Saturn
Mars appears red due to iron oxide on its surface.
Coverage: General Science - Astronomy
5. What is the primary function of a carburetor in an engine?
A. To cool the engine
B. To mix air and fuel*
C. To ignite the spark plugs
D. To lubricate moving parts
,A carburetor mixes air and fuel in the proper ratio for combustion.
Coverage: Auto Information - Engine Systems
6. A rectangular room is 12 feet long and 10 feet wide. What is the area?
A. 22 square feet
B. 120 square feet*
C. 44 square feet
D. 140 square feet
Area = length × width = 12 × 10 = 120 square feet.
Coverage: Mathematics Knowledge - Geometry
7. What does the word "CANDID" most nearly mean?
A. Deceptive
B. Honest*
C. Shy
D. Angry
Candid means truthful and straightforward.
Coverage: Word Knowledge - Synonyms
8. In a circuit, what component stores electrical energy?
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor*
C. Diode
D. Transistor
Capacitors store electrical energy in an electric field.
Coverage: Electronics Information - Circuit Components
, 9. What is 25% of 200?
A. 25
B. 40
C. 50*
D. 75
25% = 0.25; 0.25 × 200 = 50.
Coverage: Arithmetic Reasoning - Percentages
10. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen*
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Hydrogen
Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere.
Coverage: General Science - Earth Science
11. What is the purpose of a differential in a vehicle?
A. To increase engine power
B. To allow wheels to rotate at different speeds*
C. To reduce fuel consumption
D. To control braking
The differential allows wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns.
Coverage: Auto Information - Drivetrain
12. If 5 workers can complete a job in 12 days, how many days will it take 3
workers?
A. 15 days
B. 18 days
Answers and Explanations. Free Armed Services
Vocational Aptitude Battery study guide LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR.pdf
Coverage:
Arithmetic Reasoning – Word problems, percentages, proportions, rates,
discounts, wages, time/distance, profit/loss
Word Knowledge – Synonyms, vocabulary definitions, contextual meaning
Mathematics Knowledge – Algebra, geometry, exponents, square roots, factorials,
area/perimeter/volume
General Science – Biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, human
body systems
Auto Information – Engine systems, fuel, cooling, brakes, drivetrain, electrical,
emissions, maintenance
Electronics Information – Circuits (series/parallel), Ohm's Law, components, test
instruments, AC/DC power, units
Mechanical Comprehension – Simple machines, gears, levers, mechanical
advantage, force
1. If a tire rotates at 552 times per minute, how many times will it rotate in 30
minutes?
A. 15,560
B. 16,560*
C. 17,560
D. 18,560
Multiply 552 × 30 = 16,560 rotations.
Coverage: Arithmetic Reasoning - Rate/Time Problems
2. What is the meaning of the word "BRIEF"?
,A. Lengthy
B. Short*
C. Complex
D. Detailed
Brief means short in duration or length.
Coverage: Word Knowledge - Synonyms
3. What is the value of x if 3x + 5 = 20?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5*
D. 6
Subtract 5 from both sides: 3x = 15. Divide by 3: x = 5.
Coverage: Mathematics Knowledge - Algebra
4. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
A. Venus
B. Jupiter
C. Mars*
D. Saturn
Mars appears red due to iron oxide on its surface.
Coverage: General Science - Astronomy
5. What is the primary function of a carburetor in an engine?
A. To cool the engine
B. To mix air and fuel*
C. To ignite the spark plugs
D. To lubricate moving parts
,A carburetor mixes air and fuel in the proper ratio for combustion.
Coverage: Auto Information - Engine Systems
6. A rectangular room is 12 feet long and 10 feet wide. What is the area?
A. 22 square feet
B. 120 square feet*
C. 44 square feet
D. 140 square feet
Area = length × width = 12 × 10 = 120 square feet.
Coverage: Mathematics Knowledge - Geometry
7. What does the word "CANDID" most nearly mean?
A. Deceptive
B. Honest*
C. Shy
D. Angry
Candid means truthful and straightforward.
Coverage: Word Knowledge - Synonyms
8. In a circuit, what component stores electrical energy?
A. Resistor
B. Capacitor*
C. Diode
D. Transistor
Capacitors store electrical energy in an electric field.
Coverage: Electronics Information - Circuit Components
, 9. What is 25% of 200?
A. 25
B. 40
C. 50*
D. 75
25% = 0.25; 0.25 × 200 = 50.
Coverage: Arithmetic Reasoning - Percentages
10. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen*
C. Carbon Dioxide
D. Hydrogen
Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere.
Coverage: General Science - Earth Science
11. What is the purpose of a differential in a vehicle?
A. To increase engine power
B. To allow wheels to rotate at different speeds*
C. To reduce fuel consumption
D. To control braking
The differential allows wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns.
Coverage: Auto Information - Drivetrain
12. If 5 workers can complete a job in 12 days, how many days will it take 3
workers?
A. 15 days
B. 18 days
