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  • Copyright 2009
  • Edition: 2nd
  • eBook (Watermarked)
  • ISBN-10: 0-13-264983-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-264983-4

ASVAB Exam Cram, Second Edition

Kalinda Reeves

Succeed with topical reviews, practice exams, and preparation tools

CD Features 200 Practice Questions!

ASVAB Exam Cram, Second Edition, is the perfect study guide to help you pass the ASVAB exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains an extensive set of practice questions, including 200 printed questions in two full practice exams, while the CD-ROM test engine provides real-time practice and feedback. The book covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your ASVAB exam!

  • Master all four domains of knowledge covered on the ASVAB: verbal, math, science/technical, and spatial
  • Accurately interpret the meaning of paragraphs and of words presented in context
  • Review essential math, physical science, and biology principles
  • Master the basics of electricity and electronics
  • Understand the technologies that make automobiles and other vehicles work
  • Check your knowledge of shop tools, terminology, and techniques
  • Review and understand basic mechanical and physical principles
  • Practice for the newest Assembling Objects exam module by recognizing how objects will look when they are put together

CD Features 200 Practice Questions!

  • Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
  • Multiple test modes
  • Random questions and order of answers
  • Coverage of every ASVAB exam objective

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: General Science

Scientific Method: Observation and Measurement

    Units of Measurement

The Physical Sciences

    Chemistry

    Physics

Life Sciences

    Biology

    Human Anatomy and Physiology

    Ecology

Earth and Space Sciences

    Geology

    Meteorology

    Astronomy

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 2: Arithmetic Reasoning

Arithmetic: A Review

    Basic Arithmetic Operations

    Fractions

    Decimals

    Using Fractions and Decimals on the ASVAB

Reasoning: Using Arithmetic to Solve Your Problems

    Word Problems

    Series

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 3: Word Knowledge

Understanding Context

    Experience Clues

    Definition or Paraphrase Clues

    Example Clues

    Comparison and Contrast Clues

Synonyms and Homonyms

    Words and Their Synonyms

    Using a Thesaurus

    Word Confusion: Homonyms

Finding Word Meaning Through Structure

    Root Words

    Prefixes

    Suffixes

Building Your Vocabulary

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 4: Paragraph Comprehension

Reading for Details

Reading for Comprehension

    Topic

    Main Character

    Setting and Time

    Point of View

    Plot

    Objective

    Denotation, Connotation, and Tone

Reading for Content, Context, and Comprehension

    Reading for Literal Content

    Reading for Figurative Context

    Grouping Sequences

Developing a Summary

Improving Your Reading Abilities

    Improving Your Comprehension

    Improving Your Reading Speed

    Adjusting Your Reading Rate

    Tips for Success on the Reading Comprehension Module

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 5: Mathematics Knowledge

Taking the Mathematics Knowledge Test

Advanced Operations

    Factors

    Multiples

    The Factorials

    Exponents

    Roots

    Working with Signed Numbers

    Order of Operations

Algebra

    Algebraic Properties

    Solving Algebraic Equations

    Factoring Algebraic Expressions

    Inequalities

Geometry

    Lines

    Angles

    Triangles

    Quadrilaterals

    Circles

    Volume

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 6: Electronics Information

Schematics

Principles of Electricity

    Current

    Electromotive Force and Voltage

    Resistance and Impedance

    Conductors and Conductivity

    Semiconductors

    Insulators

    Ohm’s Law

    Power

Electrical Components and Properties

    Batteries

    Photovoltaic Cells

    Electrical Wiring

    Coaxial Cable

    Resistors

    Transistors

    Capacitors and Capacitive Reactance

    Switches

    Magnets and Electromagnets

    Inductors and Inductive Reactance

    Transformers

    Amplifiers

    Rectifiers, Diodes, and Inverters

    Thermocouples

Electrical Safety

    Discharging a Capacitor

    Electrical Fires

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 7: Mechanical Comprehension

What Is Mechanics?

    Forces of Motion

    Motion and Mechanical Laws

Mechanical Principles

    Work and Mechanical Energy

    Mechanical Advantage

    Friction

    Calculating Efficiency

    Principle of Moments and Torque

Simple and Compound Machines.

    Levers

    Wheel and Axle

    Pulleys

    Inclined Planes

    Wedges

    Screws

    Gears and Other Simple Machines

Structural Support

    Structure Types

    Bridges

    Load Types

Mechanical and Structural Properties

    Stress

    Strain

    Modulus of Elasticity

Properties of Materials

    Metals

    Ceramics

    Organics

    Synthetics and Polymers

Fluid Dynamics

    Specific Gravity

    Pressure

    Archimedes and Fluid Displacement

    Bernoulli and Fluid Movement

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 8: Shop Information

Tools of the Trade

    Shop Safety

    Measuring Systems and Tools

    Cutting and Shaping Tools

    Drilling Tools

    Fastening Tools and Fasteners

Shop Processes

    Welding

    Soldering

    Brazing

    Machining

Shop Project Planning

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 9: Automotive Information

A Look Under the Hood

A Word on Safety

Tools of the Trade

    Hand Tools

    Power Tools

    Cleaning Equipment

Engine Classifications

    Combustion Types and Chamber Shapes

    Cylinder Arrangements

    Valve Arrangement

    Engine Cycles

Engine Types

    Rotary Engine

    Piston Engines

Engine Systems

    Lubrication System

    Cooling System

    Fuel System

The Drive Train

    Transmissions

    Drive Line Arrangements

    Drive Train Components

Electrical Systems

    Charging System

    Starting System

    Ignition System

    Lighting and Accessory System

The Chassis Systems

    The Steering System

    The Suspension System

    The Braking System

    Tires and Wheels

Exhaust Systems and Emissions

    Exhaust Emissions

    Reducing Exhaust Emissions

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Chapter 10: Assembling Objects

Puzzle Piece Assembly

Labeled Part Connections

Exam Prep Questions

Exam Prep Answers

Practice Exam 1

Answers to Practice Exam 1

Practice Exam 2

Answers to Practice Exam 2

Appendix A: Need to Know More?

Glossary

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