1. Arithmetic Reasoning: Word problems involving rates, percentages, distance, time,
and money calculations commonly appearing in MEPS qualification practice materials
. 1 3
2. Mathematics Knowledge: Algebraic factoring, geometry formulas (area, volume,
diagonals), exponents, reciprocals, and basic equation solving . 7 13
3. Word Knowledge: Synonym recognition, vocabulary in context, and precise word
meanings including terms like deride, legible, fidelity, and neophyte . 1 13
4. Paragraph Comprehension: Short passage reading with inference, main idea, and
detail questions requiring careful reading of 30–120 word texts . 3 12
5. General Science: Life science, earth and space science, and physical science
concepts including basic biology, chemistry, and physics principles . 3
6. Electronics Information: Circuit types (open/closed), current flow, soldering,
multimeter functions, resistors, AC/DC differences, and basic electronic components
. 7
7. Auto and Shop Information: Engine components (crankshaft, flywheel, oil pan), tools
(torque wrench, taps and dies, lathe), automotive systems, and shop practices . 7 12
8. Mechanical Comprehension: Basic mechanical principles including force, gears,
levers, pulley systems, and visualization of how illustrated objects function . 3 12
, 9. Assembling Objects: Spatial orientation and the ability to determine how disassembled
object pieces fit together when reassembled . 3 12
10. MEPS Processing Knowledge: Medical evaluation components (height/weight, vision,
hearing, blood/urine tests, drug screening), documentation requirements, and
disqualification factors . 5 11
ASVAB MEPS Exam
1. A radar installation is designed to report the track of an aircraft every single second,
and if this radar reports exactly thirty tracks in one minute, what percentage of the
time did the radar track the aircraft?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Answer: B
Explained Notes:
, 30 tracks in 60 seconds means the radar reported for 30 seconds out of 60 possible
seconds.
30 divided by 60 equals 0.50, which converts to 50%.
Choice A (25%) would require only 15 seconds of tracking.
Choice C (75%) would require 45 seconds of tracking.
Choice D (100%) would require continuous tracking every second without interruption.
2. Jerry walked a dog from 6:40 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. one morning, and if he was paid at
the rate of six dollars per hour for his service, how much did he earn during that dog
walk?
A. $4.00
B. $5.00
C. $6.00
D. $7.50
Answer: B
Explained Notes:
6:40 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. equals 50 minutes of work.
, 50 minutes divided by 60 minutes per hour equals 5/6 of an hour.
$6.00 per hour multiplied by 5/6 hour equals $5.00.
Choice A ($4.00) would correspond to 40 minutes of work.
Choice C ($6.00) would require a full hour of walking.
Choice D ($7.50) would require 75 minutes of walking.
3. A woman is searching for a bigger square office space, and she finds an office that
is twice the area of her current office; if her current office measures 22 feet by 22 feet,
what is the area of the new office in square feet?
A. 484 square feet
B. 968 square feet
C. 1,452 square feet
D. 1,936 square feet
Answer: B
Explained Notes:
Current office area equals 22 feet × 22 feet = 484 square feet.
Twice that area equals 484 × 2 = 968 square feet.
and money calculations commonly appearing in MEPS qualification practice materials
. 1 3
2. Mathematics Knowledge: Algebraic factoring, geometry formulas (area, volume,
diagonals), exponents, reciprocals, and basic equation solving . 7 13
3. Word Knowledge: Synonym recognition, vocabulary in context, and precise word
meanings including terms like deride, legible, fidelity, and neophyte . 1 13
4. Paragraph Comprehension: Short passage reading with inference, main idea, and
detail questions requiring careful reading of 30–120 word texts . 3 12
5. General Science: Life science, earth and space science, and physical science
concepts including basic biology, chemistry, and physics principles . 3
6. Electronics Information: Circuit types (open/closed), current flow, soldering,
multimeter functions, resistors, AC/DC differences, and basic electronic components
. 7
7. Auto and Shop Information: Engine components (crankshaft, flywheel, oil pan), tools
(torque wrench, taps and dies, lathe), automotive systems, and shop practices . 7 12
8. Mechanical Comprehension: Basic mechanical principles including force, gears,
levers, pulley systems, and visualization of how illustrated objects function . 3 12
, 9. Assembling Objects: Spatial orientation and the ability to determine how disassembled
object pieces fit together when reassembled . 3 12
10. MEPS Processing Knowledge: Medical evaluation components (height/weight, vision,
hearing, blood/urine tests, drug screening), documentation requirements, and
disqualification factors . 5 11
ASVAB MEPS Exam
1. A radar installation is designed to report the track of an aircraft every single second,
and if this radar reports exactly thirty tracks in one minute, what percentage of the
time did the radar track the aircraft?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Answer: B
Explained Notes:
, 30 tracks in 60 seconds means the radar reported for 30 seconds out of 60 possible
seconds.
30 divided by 60 equals 0.50, which converts to 50%.
Choice A (25%) would require only 15 seconds of tracking.
Choice C (75%) would require 45 seconds of tracking.
Choice D (100%) would require continuous tracking every second without interruption.
2. Jerry walked a dog from 6:40 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. one morning, and if he was paid at
the rate of six dollars per hour for his service, how much did he earn during that dog
walk?
A. $4.00
B. $5.00
C. $6.00
D. $7.50
Answer: B
Explained Notes:
6:40 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. equals 50 minutes of work.
, 50 minutes divided by 60 minutes per hour equals 5/6 of an hour.
$6.00 per hour multiplied by 5/6 hour equals $5.00.
Choice A ($4.00) would correspond to 40 minutes of work.
Choice C ($6.00) would require a full hour of walking.
Choice D ($7.50) would require 75 minutes of walking.
3. A woman is searching for a bigger square office space, and she finds an office that
is twice the area of her current office; if her current office measures 22 feet by 22 feet,
what is the area of the new office in square feet?
A. 484 square feet
B. 968 square feet
C. 1,452 square feet
D. 1,936 square feet
Answer: B
Explained Notes:
Current office area equals 22 feet × 22 feet = 484 square feet.
Twice that area equals 484 × 2 = 968 square feet.
