ASVAB
Prepare for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery: all ten CAT-ASVAB subtests, with the most depth on the four AFQT subtests (Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge), plus AFQT scores, line scores and test-day strategy.
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This ASVAB course on Study Mondo covers 35 topics organized across 11 categories. Each topic includes detailed written explanations, worked examples, practice problems with step-by-step solutions, flashcards for review, and interactive lessons to help you master the material.
What You'll Learn
Word Knowledge (WK)
Vocabulary in context, word parts and synonym strategy for the Word Knowledge subtest (part of the AFQT).
Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
Main idea, stated details and inference in short passages for the Paragraph Comprehension subtest (part of the AFQT).
Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
Word problems with whole numbers, fractions, percents, ratios, rates, averages and probability for the Arithmetic Reasoning subtest (part of the AFQT).
Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
Number properties, algebra and geometry for the Mathematics Knowledge subtest (part of the AFQT).
General Science (GS)
Life, earth and space, chemistry and physics basics for the General Science subtest.
Electronics Information (EI)
Electricity, Ohm's law, circuits and components for the Electronics Information subtest.
Auto Information (AI)
Engines, drivetrain, brakes, steering and vehicle systems for the Auto Information subtest.
Shop Information (SI)
Hand and power tools, materials, fasteners and shop processes for the Shop Information subtest.
Mechanical Comprehension (MC)
Forces, work, simple machines, gears and fluids for the Mechanical Comprehension subtest.
Assembling Objects (AO)
Connecting parts and fitting shapes together for the Assembling Objects subtest.
AFQT and Test Day
How the AFQT and line scores work, job eligibility, and CAT-ASVAB strategy for test day.
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Vocabulary in context, word parts and synonym strategy for the Word Knowledge subtest (part of the AFQT).
Vocabulary in Context
Use the surrounding sentence to pin down the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes
Break words into roots, prefixes and suffixes to unlock their meaning.
Synonyms, Connotation and Test Strategy
Choose the closest synonym using connotation, part of speech and elimination.
Main idea, stated details and inference in short passages for the Paragraph Comprehension subtest (part of the AFQT).
Word problems with whole numbers, fractions, percents, ratios, rates, averages and probability for the Arithmetic Reasoning subtest (part of the AFQT).
Word Problems with Whole Numbers
Translate word problems into whole-number arithmetic and solve them.
Fractions and Decimals in Context
Solve word problems with fractions, decimals and mixed numbers.
Percents, Discounts and Interest
Percent change, discounts, markups and simple interest in context.
Ratios, Proportions and Rates
Ratios, proportions, unit rates and distance-rate-time problems.
Averages, Counting and Probability
Averages, counting outcomes and basic probability in word problems.
Number properties, algebra and geometry for the Mathematics Knowledge subtest (part of the AFQT).
Number Properties, Exponents and Roots
Number properties, order of operations, exponents and roots.
Linear Equations and Inequalities
Solve linear equations and inequalities and simple systems.
Polynomials, Factoring and Quadratics
Simplify polynomials, factor and solve quadratic equations.
Angles, Triangles and Polygons
Angle relationships, triangles and polygons.
Area, Volume, Circles and Coordinates
Perimeter, area, volume, circles and the coordinate plane.
Life, earth and space, chemistry and physics basics for the General Science subtest.
Life Science: Cells, Body Systems and Ecology
Cells, human body systems, genetics and ecology.
Earth and Space Science
Geology, weather, the water cycle and astronomy.
Chemistry: Matter and Reactions
Matter, atoms, the periodic table and chemical reactions.
Physics: Motion, Energy and Waves
Motion, forces, energy, heat, waves, sound and light.
Electricity, Ohm's law, circuits and components for the Electronics Information subtest.
Engines, drivetrain, brakes, steering and vehicle systems for the Auto Information subtest.
Hand and power tools, materials, fasteners and shop processes for the Shop Information subtest.
Forces, work, simple machines, gears and fluids for the Mechanical Comprehension subtest.
Connecting parts and fitting shapes together for the Assembling Objects subtest.
How the AFQT and line scores work, job eligibility, and CAT-ASVAB strategy for test day.