ASVAB AFQT Review

Comprehensive review flashcards covering ASVAB AFQT structure, mathematical formulas, verbal concepts, and study strategies.

Which four ASVAB subtests are used to calculate the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) score?

Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge.

What is the formula for the AFQT raw score?

$\text{AFQT raw score} = 2 \times \text{VE} + \text{AR} + \text{MK}$ where VE is Verbal Expression, AR is Arithmetic Reasoning, and MK is Mathematics Knowledge.

How long must an applicant wait to take a second ASVAB test after their initial attempt?

At least $30\,\text{days}$. After the second test, the wait is typically six months.

How is the Verbal Expression (VE) score determined?

By adding the raw scores of the Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) subtests and converting them to a scaled score.

According to the math order of operations, what is the sequence denoted by 'PEMDAS'?

Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (left to right), Addition and Subtraction (left to right).

What is the distance formula used in Arithmetic Reasoning word problems?

$d = r \times t$ where $d$ is distance, $r$ is rate, and $t$ is time.

What is the Pythagorean theorem, and when is it used?

$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$; it is used to find the length of a side of a right triangle.

What are 'homonyms' and why are they relevant to the Word Knowledge subtest?

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and/or spellings; they are often used as distractors in multiple-choice questions.

What is the difference between 'skimming' and 'scanning' in reading comprehension?

Skimming is reading quickly to identify main ideas; scanning is moving eyes down the page seeking specific words or phrases.

What defines a 'prime number'?

A positive integer greater than $1$ that is evenly divisible only by itself and $1$.

How do you calculate the simple interest for investment or loan problems?

$I = P \times r \times t$ where $I$ is interest, $P$ is principal, $r$ is rate, and $t$ is time.

In geometry, what is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

$180^{\circ}$.

What is the formula for the area of a circle?

$A = \pi \times r^2$.

What is the 'reciprocal' of a fraction?

The fraction flipped upside down (e.g., the reciprocal of $\frac{3}{4}$ is $\frac{4}{3}$).

What is the 'SQR3' study method?

Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review.