ASVAB Test Overview
- What is the full form of ASVAB?
- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
- What is the format of the ASVAB test?
- Multiple choice test.
- Which organization administers the ASVAB test?
- The United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM).
- What is the purpose of the ASVAB test?
- This test measures your eligibility for enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- What is the educational eligibility for ASVAB?
- Students in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade are considered eligible to take ASVAB test.
ASVAB Test Format
- What are the ASVAB test formats?
- Two formats: (1) Computerized test; (2) Written test.
- How many sections are there in the computerized test format of the ASVAB?
- 9 sections.
- How many sections are there in the Written test format of the ASVAB?
- 8 sections.
- What is the test duration of the entire ASVAB test?
- 180 minutes (3 Hours).
ASVAB Computerized Test Format
| ASVAB Sections | No. of Questions | Time duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 16 questions | 8 minutes |
| Arithmetic Reasoning | 16 questions | 39 minutes |
| Word Knowledge | 16 questions | 8 minutes |
| Paragraph Comprehension | 11 questions | 22 minutes |
| Mathematics Knowledge | 16 questions | 20 minutes |
| Electronics Information | 16 questions | 8 minutes |
| Automotive and Shop Information | 11 questions | 7 minutes |
| Mechanical Comprehension | 16 questions | 20 minutes |
| Assembling Objects | 30 questions | 40 minutes |
ASVAB Written Test Format
| ASVAB Sections | No. of Questions | Time duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Science | 45 questions | 20 minutes |
| Arithmetic Reasoning | 30 questions | 36 minutes |
| Word Knowledge | 35 questions | 11 minutes |
| Paragraph Comprehension | 15 questions | 13 minutes |
| Mathematics Knowledge | 25 questions | 24 minutes |
| Electronics Information | 20 questions | 9 minutes |
| Automotive and Shop Information | 25 questions | 11 minutes |
| Mechanical Comprehension | 25 questions | 19 minutes |
| Assembling Objects | 25 questions | 15 minutes |
ASVAB Test Scores
- What your ASVAB score means?
- It determines your eligibility for enlistment in the U.S. military.
- How the ASVAB score is computed?
- It is calculated on the basis of the average score of four ASVAB subtests: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Word Knowledge.
- What is a good score to get on the ASVAB?
- The minimum AFQT score is around 35.
- What is the highest ASVAB score?
- 99.
ASVAB Career Exploration Program
- What is the ASVAB career exploration program?
- It is a career exploration program. It provides opportunities for career exploration and planning.
- Does the ASVAB career exploration program apply only to the military department?
- No it applies to both the civilian and military worlds of work.
