The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces.
It is often offered to American high school students when they are in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade, though anyone eligible for enlistment may take it.
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
The ASVAB versions are:
- The CAT-ASVAB this computer adaptive test .
- The MET-site ASVAB. This is a Written test using pen and papers.
- The Student ASVAB- for high school and college students. This pen and paper test version is given in high schools, colleges, or vocational schools.
CAT-ASVAB
| 9 Subtests | Minutes | Questions | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science (GS) | 8 | 16 | Measures knowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science. |
| Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) | 39 | 16 | Measures ability to solve basic math problems. |
| Word Knowledge (WK) | 8 | 16 | Measures ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms. |
| Paragraph Comprehension (PC) | 22 | 11 | Measures ability to obtain information from written materials. |
| Mathematics Knowledge (MK) | 18 | 16 | Measures knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. |
| Electronics Information (EI) | 8 | 16 | Measures knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems. |
| Auto Information (AI) | 6 | 11 | Measures knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair. |
| Shop Information (SI) | 5 | 11 | Measures knowledge of wood and metal shop practices. |
| Mechanical Comprehension (MC) | 20 | 16 | Measures knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials. |
Total
MET-site ASVAB Written Test Format
The ASVAB is divided into eight individual subtests:
| 8 Subtests | Minutes | Questions | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science (GS) | 11 | 25 | Measures knowledge of life science, earth and space science, and physical science. |
| Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) | 36 | 30 | Measures ability to solve basic math problems. |
| Word Knowledge (WK) | 11 | 35 | Measures ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms. |
| Paragraph Comprehension (PC) | 13 | 15 | Measures ability to obtain information from written materials. |
| Mathematics Knowledge (MK) | 24 | 25 | Measures knowledge of mathematical concepts and applications. |
| Electronics Information (EI) | 9 | 20 | Measures knowledge of electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems. |
| Auto & Shop Information (AS) | 11 | 25 | Measures knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair and wood and metal shop practices. |
| Mechanical Comprehension (MC) | 19 | 25 | Measures knowledge of the principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials. |