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At $10 per pound, what would it cost to ship a 12.364 pound box of comic books to Japan?
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  • B. $12.36
  • C. $123.64
  • D. $1,236.40

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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or better known as the ASVAB test, is a standardized test that determines if someone is a good fit for the United States Military. The ASVAB measures your aptitudes in domains that pertain to the United States Armed Forces. It’s important to perform well on the ASVAB test as your ASVAB score determines your qualification for enlistment and the breakdown of your score is a factor in determining your placement and is used to help identify which careers may be a good fit for you when you join the military.
The ASVAB test is a multiple choice standardized exam that contains nine sections within four domains: verbal, math, science and technical, and spatial. The nine sections on the ASVAB test include:
  • Paragraph Comprehension: Your ability to understand written material
  • Word Knowledge: Your ability to grasp the meaning of words through synonyms
  • General Science: Life, earth, space, and physical sciences
  • Arithmetic Reasoning: Your ability to solve basic math and word problems
  • Mathematics Knowledge: Understanding math concepts and applications
  • Mechanical Comprehension: Principles of mechanical devices, structural support, and properties of materials
  • Auto and Shop Information: Car maintenance and repair, and wood and metal shop
  • Electronics Information: Electrical current, circuits, devices, and electronic systems
  • Assembling Objects: Your ability to determine how an object will look when parts are put together
The ASVAB test is typically given to high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12 and to post-secondary students interested in enlisting in the United States Armed Forces. While high school and post-secondary students are the most common ASVAB test-takers, anyone eligible for enlistment may take the ASVAB test. You must be at least 16 years old to take the ASVAB test. If you decide to enlist in the military after taking the ASVAB exam, you must be 17 or older and have parental consent if you’re not 18.
It really depends on who you ask. Some ASVAB test takers don’t find the ASVAB test difficult while others may find it more tenacious. The ASVAB test could prove challenging if you struggle with standardized tests, if English isn’t your native language (since the ASVAB test is only offered in English), or if you find certain sections of the ASVAB exam, such as math or science, difficult. For example, if you struggle with math, then focusing a large portion of your studies on ASVAB math practice will be beneficial. Peterson’s test prep can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses on the ASVAB test so you can tackle the topics where you may need improvement. 
The ASVAB is scored on a 0 – 99 point scale. Your ASVAB score is broken down into  ASVAB subtest scores to determine your qualification areas. Each branch of the military has minimum scores in each of these qualification areas that must be met in order for the test-taker to be eligible to enlist in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy branch. These are known as AFQT scores. To better understand ASVAB scores, check out our blog: What Your ASVAB Scores Mean. ASVAB scores can be used for enlistment up to two years after the date of your ASVAB test.
A good ASVAB score will depend on the branch of military you are interested in joining and what type of military job you’re hoping to obtain. For instance, ASVAB scores for Navy jobs have a minimum score requirement of 31 with an above average Navy ASVAB score being above 60. But if you take a look at the minimum score requirement for the United States Coast Guard ASVAB, the minimum you’d have to score is 40. Regardless of which military branch you’re interested in joining, it will be important to score high as your ASVAB score helps determine your rank and even your enlistment bonuses.
The minimum score required on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to enlist in the military varies by branch. Take a look at the ASVAB score requirements for each branch of the military:
  • Air Force: 36
  • Army: 31
  • Coast Guard: 40
  • Marine Corps.: 32
  • Navy: 35
It’s important to note that some branches may require a higher score for certain jobs or incentives. Applicants with a GED may also have different requirements, such as needing to score at least 50 in many cases. 
ASVAB’s composite scores, or ASVAB line scores, are calculated by combining the  scores from each ASVAB subtest. Each branch develops its own line scores based on which subtests are most relevant to on-the-job performance for specific occupations and use the scores to help decide which jobs a person might be best suited for after enlisting.
The ASVAB test is just over 3 hours long. With anything of that magnitude, proper ASVAB prep and studying will be critical for success. At the very minimum, you want to earn a qualifying ASVAB score to be eligible for enlistment, but a higher ASVAB score helps you get the job and bonuses you want. While everyone is different, it’s recommended that you spend at least 6 weeks studying for the ASVAB test, focusing on subject areas that you need improvement in or on specific subjects that are scored for specific military branches or job placements.
ASVAB prep will be critical to earning a higher ASVAB score. To properly prepare, try utilizing an ASVAB prep course that offers ASVAB practice tests and ASVAB study guides to become familiar with the ASVAB subject matter and the ASVAB test format.
Taking ASVAB practice tests is one of the best ways you can learn the material on the ASVAB test, mimic the test day experience, and identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can further improve.
Peterson’s ASVAB Test Prep gives you access to full-length ASVAB practice tests, ASVAB study lessons for interactive and informative learning, and ASVAB flashcards to test your knowledge on key concepts.
ASVAB test registration takes place through a military recruiter. Find and contact a recruiter through the Department of Defense’s Today’s Military website. If you are deemed qualified, the recruiter will set up a time for you to take the ASVAB test at the nearest Military Entrance Processing Station, also known as a MEPS, or Military Entrance Test site.
Peterson’s ASVAB test prep offers four full-length ASVAB exam practice tests. Our test prep also gives you all of the resources you need, including an ASVAB study guide with tips for how to prepare for the exam, nearly 900 subject-based lessons, video instruction, and flashcards to help elevate your ASVAB test prep.
Peterson’s four full ASVAB practice tests are broken down by each section of the ASVAB exam. The diagnostic test helps you identify your strength and weaknesses, enabling you to focus more on areas where more study is needed. All practice tests are timed which simulates the actual ASVAB test. Taking practice tests can help ease anxiety and bridge the gaps in course content.
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