{"id":34972,"date":"2017-12-06T17:23:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T17:23:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=34972"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:48:51","slug":"asvab-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"ASVAB Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the ASVAB practice test page!<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cStart Test\u201d button above to begin our free ASVAB practice test! These ASVAB practice questions will give you a better idea of what to study for your exam.<\/p>\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=\"ASVAB_Practice_Tests_by_Subject\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ASVAB Practice Tests by Subject<\/h2>\n<p>If you need some extra practice in a specific subject, click one of the subjects below to get started on a subject-specific ASVAB practice test.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pt-buttons\">\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-arithmetic-reasoning-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-ar-pt\"> ASVAB Arithmetic Reasoning Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB General Science Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-general-science-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-gs-pt\"> ASVAB General Science Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-mathematics-knowledge-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-mk-pt\"> ASVAB Mathematics Knowledge Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-mechanical-comprehension-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-mc-pt\"> ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-paragraph-comprehension-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-pc-pt\"> ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-word-knowledge-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-wk-pt\"> ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-electronics-information-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-ei-pt\"> ASVAB Electronics Information Practice Test <\/span><\/a> <a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Auto and Shop Information Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-auto-and-shop-information-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-as-pt\"> ASVAB Auto and Shop Information Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pt-links\" title=\"ASVAB Assembling Objects Practice Test\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-assembling-objects-practice-test\/\"><span class=\"pt-circle asvab-ao-pt\"> ASVAB Assembling Objects Practice Test <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Good luck with your studying!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ASVAB_Score_Requirements_for_Military_Jobs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ASVAB Score Requirements for Military Jobs<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on which branch of service you wish to be a part of, there are over 480 jobs you may qualify for.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled every available job that the US Army has to offer and listed which ASVAB\/AFQT scores you need in order to qualify for each one in the free PDF below!<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.7.0\/css\/all.min.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<div class=\"multprint\">\r\n    <div class=\"pdf-item-large\">\r\n        <div class=\"image-container-large\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/United-States-Military-Jobs-and-which-ASVAB-Scores-Qualify.pdf\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ASVAB-for-Military-Jobs-PDF-cover-scaled.webp\" alt=\"ASVAB Military Jobs Sheet\" width=\"490.2\" height=\"750.88\" \/>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n            <button class=\"print-button-large\" aria-label=\"Print\" 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class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Study Tips<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_Study_Effectively\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study Effectively<\/h3>\n<p>Your success on test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It\u2019s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. There are numerous ASVAB practice methods to choose from, but one of the most effective is <strong>taking ASVAB practice tests<\/strong> like the one above to evaluate your progress.<\/p>\n<p>Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take an ASVAB practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ASVAB questions you got wrong<\/li>\n<li>The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right<\/li>\n<li>The ones you found difficult or slow to work through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will show you exactly what your weak areas are, and where you need to devote more study time.<\/p>\n<p>Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn\u2019t understand the material? Was it because you didn\u2019t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence?<\/p>\n<p>Dig into those questions and figure out how you can <strong>strengthen your weak areas<\/strong> as you go back to review the material.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Answer_Explanations\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Answer Explanations<\/h3>\n<p>Many ASVAB practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question\u2019s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you\u2019re positive you have a thorough understanding.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Comprehend_Each_Topic\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Comprehend Each Topic<\/h3>\n<p>As you go along, keep in mind that <strong>the ASVAB practice test is simply practice<\/strong>. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won\u2019t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you\u2019ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's ASVAB Printed Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-study-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/asvab-study-guide\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/asvab-27452.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"ASVAB_Checklists\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>ASVAB Checklists<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing exactly what to spend your time studying isn&#8217;t always easy. To help you study effectively and efficiently, we&#8217;ve compiled a free checklist that breaks down the essential topics you need to cover for each section of the exam, making it easy to track your progress!<\/p>\n<p>Click below to start keeping track of your progress and focusing your studying on the topics that really matter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ASVAB-Checklist.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ASVAB-Checklists-scaled.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"584.775\" height=\"367.08\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-290333\"  role=\"img\" alt=\"ASVAB checklist preview image\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<button class=\"declarationpdfdownloadbutton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ASVAB-Checklist.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pdfdownloadbuttonbutton-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/courses.mometrix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/download-icon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>Download ASVAB Checklist PDFs<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Top_5_Most_Challenging_ASVAB_Questions\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Top 5 Most Challenging ASVAB Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to approach practice tests, try your hand at some targeted practice on your own!<\/p>\n<p>Over the last year, we&#8217;ve compiled the data from about 30,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 75% of people answered these five questions incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you&#8217;ve got the topic mastered.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/academy-pq.app.mometrix.com\/practicequestion\/products\/TSI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-top: 2em;\"><div class=\"asvab-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"asvab-question-text\">1. Which of the following is the most likely pH of a solution containing many hydroxide ions \r\n OH<sup>-<\/sup> and few hydrogen ions H<sup>+<\/sup>?<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"A\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;2<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"B\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;6<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"C\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;7<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice1\" value=\"D\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;9<\/label>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"asvab-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(1)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback1\" class=\"asvab-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation1\" class=\"asvab-explanation-text\">A solution that contains more hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions is a base, and bases have a pH greater than 7, so the only possible answer is choice D, 9.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=ASVAB&prefill_Question+Number=1&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20ASVAB%20-%201&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"asvab-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"asvab-question-text\">2. What is the total power of a circuit with a current of 4 A and a resistance of 3 \u03a9?\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"A\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;12 W<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"B\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;48 W<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"C\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;5.3 W<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice2\" value=\"D\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;0.75 W<\/label>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"asvab-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(2)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback2\" class=\"asvab-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation2\" class=\"asvab-explanation-text\">Using the formula\r\n<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n  <mi>P<\/mi>\r\n  <mo>=<\/mo>\r\n  <msup>\r\n    <mi>I<\/mi>\r\n    <mn>2<\/mn>\r\n  <\/msup>\r\n  <mi>R<\/mi>\r\n<\/math>\r\n, the question can be answered by substituting in the corresponding values.\r\n\r\n<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n  <mi>P<\/mi>\r\n  <mo>=<\/mo>\r\n  <mo>(<\/mo>\r\n  <msup>\r\n    <mn>4<\/mn>\r\n    <mn>2<\/mn>\r\n  <\/msup>\r\n  <mo>)<\/mo>\r\n  <mo>&#x2062;<\/mo> <!-- Invisible times -->\r\n  <mo>(<\/mo>\r\n  <mn>3<\/mn>\r\n  <mo>)<\/mo>\r\n<\/math>\r\n\r\nThus,\r\n\r\n<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n  <mi>P<\/mi>\r\n  <mo>=<\/mo>\r\n  <mn>48<\/mn>\r\n  <mo>&#xA0;<\/mo> <!-- Non-breaking space -->\r\n  <mi>W.<\/mi>\r\n<\/math>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=ASVAB&prefill_Question+Number=2&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20ASVAB%20-%202&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"asvab-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"asvab-question-text\">3. If work is force multiplied by displacement (commonly known as distance), which of the following is NOT an acceptable unit of measure for work?<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"A\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;J<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"B\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;N&nbsp;<strong>\u22c5<\/strong>&nbsp;m<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"C\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;W<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice3\" value=\"D\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;    <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n      <mi>kg<\/mi>\r\n      <mo>&#x2062;<\/mo>\r\n      <msup>\r\n        <mi mathvariant=\"normal\">m<\/mi>\r\n        <mn>2<\/mn>\r\n      <\/msup>\r\n      <mo>\/<\/mo>\r\n      <msup>\r\n        <mi mathvariant=\"normal\">s<\/mi>\r\n        <mn>2<\/mn>\r\n      <\/msup>\r\n    <\/math>\r\n<\/label>\r\n\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"asvab-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(3)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback3\" class=\"asvab-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation3\" class=\"asvab-explanation-text\">Power (the rate at which work is done) is measured in watts (W)  Another way to understand the units of work is to break apart the units in its formula,\r\n\r\n<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n  <mi>W<\/mi>\r\n  <mo>=<\/mo>\r\n  <mi>F<\/mi>\r\n  <mo>&#x00D7;<\/mo>\r\n  <mi>d<\/mi>\r\n<\/math>\r\n  The units of force (F) are newtons (N), and distance \r\n(d)  is measured in meters (m). Force can be further broken down into its formula,\r\n\r\n<math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n  <mi>F<\/mi>\r\n  <mo>=<\/mo>\r\n  <mi>m<\/mi>\r\n  <mo>&#x00D7;<\/mo>\r\n  <mi>a<\/mi>\r\n<\/math>\r\n\r\n  The units of mass (m) are kilograms (kg) and acceleration (a) is measured in \r\n  <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n    <mfrac>\r\n      <mi>m<\/mi>\r\n      <msup>\r\n        <mi>s<\/mi>\r\n        <mn>2<\/mn>\r\n      <\/msup>\r\n    <\/mfrac>\r\n  <\/math>.\r\n\r\n  So acceptable representations for units of work include \r\n  <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n    <mi>N<\/mi>\r\n    <mo>&#x22C5;<\/mo>\r\n    <mi>m<\/mi>\r\n  <\/math> \r\n  and \r\n  <math xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1998\/Math\/MathML\">\r\n    <mi mathvariant=\"italic\">kg<\/mi>\r\n    <mo>&#x22C5;<\/mo>\r\n    <msup>\r\n      <mi>m<\/mi>\r\n      <mn>2<\/mn>\r\n    <\/msup>\r\n    <mo>\/<\/mo>\r\n    <msup>\r\n      <mi>s<\/mi>\r\n      <mn>2<\/mn>\r\n    <\/msup>\r\n  <\/math>.\r\n  Joules \r\n  (J) are the most common unit used to measure work.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=ASVAB&prefill_Question+Number=3&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20ASVAB%20-%203&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5em;\"><div class=\"asvab-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"asvab-question-text\">4. A spark plug is most closely related to a(n) ___________.\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"A\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;open circuit<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"B\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;inductor<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"C\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;transformer<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice4\" value=\"C\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;capacitor<\/label>\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"asvab-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(4)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback4\" class=\"asvab-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation4\" class=\"asvab-explanation-text\">Spark plugs are essentially open circuits. They do not conduct electricity unless an extremely high voltage is applied which can break down the air gap. When this voltage is applied, the current produces an arc, which is used to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the engine cylinder.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=ASVAB&prefill_Question+Number=4&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20ASVAB%20-%204&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 3.5em;\"><div class=\"asvab-question-container\">\r\n    <p class=\"asvab-question-text\">5. Which of the following is the least likely sign of catalytic converter trouble?<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"A\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">A.<\/span>&nbsp;Reduced acceleration<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"B\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">B. <\/span>&nbsp;Dark exhaust smoke<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"C\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">C. <\/span>&nbsp;Exhaust that smells like sulfur\r\n<\/label>\r\n    <label class=\"asvab-choice-label\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"choice5\" value=\"C\" class=\"asvab-choice-input\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">D. <\/span>&nbsp;Rough engine idle<\/label>\r\n\r\n    <button class=\"asvab-submit-btn\" onclick=\"checkAnswer(5)\">Submit<\/button><br>\r\n    <div id=\"feedback5\" class=\"asvab-feedback-text\"><\/div>\r\n    <div id=\"explanation5\" class=\"asvab-explanation-text\">Although catalytic converter problems are tied to exhaust, dark exhaust smoke is generally related to an engine running too rich in the fuel-air mixture. A clogged or partially-blocked catalytic converter restricts the flow of exhaust, which can cause a variety of issues. The excess back pressure can cause uneven combustion, oxygen sensor issues, or mistiming. These effects are especially noticeable when the engine is idling, but can also cause the vehicle to struggle to accelerate. A failing catalytic converter or a clogged fuel filter can cause sulfur deposits to linger in the exhaust line, leading to the rotten-egg or sulfur smell. Of the options, dark exhaust smoke is least likely to indicate a failing catalytic converter.\r\n<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bugreport\">Found a bug? <a class=\"ylist\" href=\"https:\/\/airtable.com\/appgcc1PP0BbzPCbI\/shr5gZ1gnO15kxPFw?prefill_Test=ASVAB&prefill_Question+Number=5&prefill_Which+Form=General-IQ-Feedback&prefill_UP-ID=General-IQ-Feedback%20-%20ASVAB%20-%205&hide_Test=true&hide_Which+Form=true&hide_UP-ID=true&hide_Question+Number=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let us know!<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\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<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;\"><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 id=\"ASVABStrategy\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Practice_Strategies\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Practice Strategies<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Remove Limitations.<\/strong> Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and ASVAB study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Time Yourself.<\/strong> Take the second practice test \u201copen book\u201d as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Simulate Test Day.<\/strong> Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Practicing.<\/strong> Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it\u2019s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on recalling the material you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's ASVAB Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/asvab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/asvab\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/asvab-e1664198314623.png\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"ASVABFAQ\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div 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src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/ASVAB-Test-Sections-outline-01.svg\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"762\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-129847\"  role=\"img\" \/><\/a><\/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 many questions are on the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The computerized version of the test (CAT-ASVAB) contains 135 questions in total, and the paper-and-pencil version of the test (P&#038;P-ASVAB) contains 225 questions in total.<\/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 does ASVAB stand for?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>ASVAB stands for <strong>A<\/strong>rmed <strong>S<\/strong>ervices <strong>V<\/strong>ocational <strong>A<\/strong>ptitude <strong>B<\/strong>attery.<\/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 a good ASVAB score?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The minimum ASVAB score you need will depend on which branch of service you wish to enlist in. <\/p>\n<table class=\"NBTable\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td   \n\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Air Force:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Minimum score of 36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Army:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;;\">Minimum score of 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Marine Corps:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Minimum score of 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Navy:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\">Minimum score of 35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\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 long is the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The computerized version of the test (CAT-ASVAB) has a time limit of 173 minutes to answer 135 questions, while the paper-and-pencil version (P&#038;P-ASVAB) has a time limit of 149 minutes to complete 225 questions.<\/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;\">Is the ASVAB hard?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Overall, the ASVAB is not considered to be a difficult exam to pass, especially if you take the initiative to study well beforehand.<\/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 jobs do I qualify for with my ASVAB score?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on which branch of service you wish to be a part of, there are over 480 jobs you may qualify for.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve compiled every available job that the US Army has to offer and listed which ASVAB\/AFQT scores you need in order to qualify for each one in a free PDF, which you can download by clicking the button below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/United-States-Military-Jobs-and-Which-ASVAB-Scores-Qualify-Mometrix.pdf\">Download Army Jobs PDF<\/a><\/div>\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 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This means you&#8217;ll need to become familiar with many formulas and expressions. Check out this free ASVAB math cram sheet to get started!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-academy.pressidium.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ASVAB-Math-Cram-Sheet.pdf\">ASVAB Math Cram Sheet&nbsp;PDF<\/a><\/div>\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 many times can you take the ASVAB?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>If you wish to retake the ASVAB, you must wait one calendar month after your initial testing. You must wait another calendar month for a third testing, and you must then wait six calendar months to take the test a fourth time.<\/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 is the ASVAB scored?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is no single &#8220;pass\/fail&#8221; score on the ASVAB. Instead, the scores from the four sections of the ASVAB are combined and reported as a percentile between 1 and 99.<\/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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