{"id":18364,"date":"2015-08-18T23:13:48","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T23:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18364"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:05:24","slug":"asvab-word-knowledge-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-word-knowledge-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ASVAB Word Knowledge (WK) test evaluates your ability to select the correct meaning of a word presented in context and to identify the best synonym for a given word. To help you prepare for this section of the ASVAB, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered, how many questions there are, and how you can study effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free ASVAB Word Knowledge practice test!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/asvab\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'ASVAB Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ASVAB-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/asvab\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=asvab-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'ASVAB Course Click']);\">ASVAB Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-study-guide\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Academy Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'ASVAB Academy Guide Click']);\">ASVAB Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/asvab\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'ASVAB Flashcard Click']);\">ASVAB Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"What&#039;s_on_the_ASVAB_Word_Knowledge_Test\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>What&#8217;s on the ASVAB Word Knowledge Test?<\/h2>\n<p>The computerized version of the Word Knowledge test (CAT-ASVAB) contains 15 questions and has a time limit of 9 minutes, while the paper-and-pencil version (P&amp;P-ASVAB) contains 35 questions and has a time limit of 11 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ASVAB-WK-Section.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ASVAB-WK-Section.svg\" alt=\"Table comparing CAT-ASVAB and P&amp;P-ASVAB: CAT-ASVAB has 15 questions with a 9-minute time limit; P&amp;P-ASVAB has 35 questions with an 11-minute time limit.\" width=\"405.9\" height=\"210.1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-293837\"  role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ASVABCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ASVAB_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ASVAB Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online ASVAB prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the ASVAB course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocvideos\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the ASVAB online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the ASVAB exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/asvab\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=asvab\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'ASVAB Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start your ASVAB Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many Word Knowledge questions are on the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 15 questions on the CAT-ASVAB, and there are 35 questions on the P&#038;P-ASVAB.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the time limit for the Word Knowledge test on the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The CAT-ASVAB allows you 9 minutes to finish the Word Knowledge test, while the P&#038;P-ASVAB allows you 11 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How can I pass the Word Knowledge test on the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>A passing score on the Word Knowledge test will differ depending on which branch of service you are trying to enlist in and which job you are applying for.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure you&#8217;re prepared, check out the Mometrix ASVAB study guide:<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1516730844\/?tag=academy08-20\">ASVAB Study Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. 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