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What's Tested on the ASVAB?

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. It measures a test taker’s suitability to enlist in the United States Armed Forces and assesses his or her abilities to be trained in specific civilian or military jobs. When you take the ASVAB officially, you will […]

ASVAB Strategies

If you’re studying for the ASVAB, you’ll want to develop some test-taking strategies so you get the score you want. Here are some of Kaplan’s ASVAB strategy recommendations: CAT-ASVAB Strategies Because the CAT-ASVAB is an adaptive test, meaning your performance on one question directly influences the difficulty of the next, you need specific strategies tailored […]

What's on the ASVAB: Word Knowledge

The Word Knowledge (WK) subsection of the ASVAB is essentially a test of your vocabulary. However, that’s not the entire story. While knowing the definitions of many words will certainly help you in this section, there are other ways to identify the correct answer and eliminate the wrong answers in ASVAB word knowledge questions. ASVAB […]

ASVAB Math Strategies

To maximize your score on the ASVAB Math Exam, which prohibits calculators and rewards only correct answers, this article will help you understand the concepts tested in the two quantitative sections: Arithmetic Reasoning and Mathematics Knowledge. You will learn the four steps of the Kaplan Method for approaching every question strategically, alongside key time-saving shortcuts […]

What's on the ASVAB: Paragraph Comprehension

The ASVAB measures your suitability for the military and your potential for specific jobs. Paragraph Comprehension is a key part of this exam. It helps form your Verbal Expression score. This score is very important because it is doubled when calculating your AFQT percentile, which determines if you can enlist. You do not need any […]

What's on the ASVAB Technical Subtests?

The ASVAB measures your suitability for military enlistment and assesses your ability to be trained for specific military or civilian jobs. Technical subtests are the sections of the exam that evaluate your knowledge in specialized categories such as science, electronics, and automotive repair. These scores are used to determine which military career paths would be […]