2025/2026 ASVAB For Dummies
Book + 7 Practice Tests, Flashcards, and Videos Online
14. Edition May 2025
656 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Score high on the ASVAB and launch your military career!
The latest edition of ASVAB For Dummies is here, packed with content to guide you through the military's aptitude test in 2025/2026. Whether you're aiming for a top-tier job or just need to secure that qualifying score, this book's got you covered. With expanded content on paragraph comprehension and more science practice questions than ever before, this test prep guide will help you do your best on test day. Plus, you'll get full access to online practice tests, digital flashcards, and videos to boost your confidence. Recommended by recruiters nationwide, ASVAB For Dummies shares insider strategies to help you excel when it counts.
* Clear, straightforward explanations of every ASVAB section, with plenty of tools to help you study smarter
* New information on Space Force career paths
* Full-length practice tests with detailed answers, so you can learn from your mistakes and raise your score
* Instructional videos, hundreds of practice questions, and digital flashcards online
ASVAB For Dummies has been the go-to resource for military hopefuls for years--now it's your chance to get ahead!
Part 1: Getting Started with the ASVAB 5
Chapter 1: Putting the ASVAB under a Microscope 7
Chapter 2: Knowing What It Takes to Get Your Dream Job 19
Chapter 3: Strategizing Your Way to a Good Score 25
Part 2: Words to Live By: Communication Skills 39
Chapter 4: Word Knowledge 41
Chapter 5: Paragraph Comprehension 65
Part 3: Making the Most of Math: Arithmetic Skills 89
Chapter 6: Mathematics Knowledge and Operations 91
Chapter 7: Algebra 121
Chapter 8: Geometry 147
Chapter 9: Arithmetic Reasoning: Math Word Problems 175
Part 4: Examining General Science under a Microscope 197
Chapter 10: General Science and Life Science 199
Chapter 11: Physical Sciences 225
Chapter 12: Earth and Space Sciences 249
Part 5: The Whole Ball of Facts: Technical Skills 275
Chapter 13: Auto Information 277
Chapter 14: Shop Information 299
Chapter 15: Mechanical Comprehension 313
Chapter 16: Electronics Information 339
Chapter 17: Assembling Objects 363
Part 6: Practice ASVAB Exams 373
Chapter 18: Practice Exam 1 375
Chapter 19: Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 407
Chapter 20: Practice Exam 2 427
Chapter 21: Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 459
Chapter 22: Practice Exam 3 477
Chapter 23: Practice Exam 3: Answers and Explanations 509
Chapter 24: AFQT Practice Exam 1 529
Chapter 25: AFQT Practice Exam 1: Answers and Explanations 547
Chapter 26: AFQT Practice Exam 2 557
Chapter 27: AFQT Practice Exam 2: Answers and Explanations 575
Part 7: The Part of Tens 587
Chapter 28: Ten Surefire Ways to Fail the ASVAB 589
Chapter 29: Ten Tips for Doing Well on the AFQT 593
Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Boost Your Math and English Skills 597
Appendix: Word Knowledge Resources 601
Index 619
