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Click the \u201cStart Test\u201d button above to start a free AFOQT practice test for Air Force officer candidates! Get a head start by practicing verbal, math, aviation, table reading, and situational judgment questions before test day.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>What is the AFOQT?<\/h2>\n

The AFOQT (Air Force Officer Qualifying Test) helps the Air Force select candidates for officer commissioning programs and certain specialized training programs. It measures verbal and math skills, along with abilities related to aviation and other officer career fields. Most officer candidates must take and pass the exam, but the requirements depend on how you plan to enter the Air Force.<\/p>\n

<\/span>AFOQT vs. ASVAB<\/h3>\n

The AFOQT and the ASVAB are somewhat similar tests, but there are some important differences. The AFOQT, which contains more subtests and more questions than the ASVAB, is specifically for those seeking to become officers in the Air Force, while the ASVAB is for those who want to enlist anywhere in the Armed Forces. The AFOQT is also aimed toward college students, while the ASVAB is intended for high-school students.<\/p>\n

<\/span>AFOQT Sections<\/h2>\n

The AFOQT exam is composed of 516 multiple-choice questions. The exam lasts about five hours including breaks, with 3 hours and 23 minutes to answer questions. Each section of the exam is timed, and the time limit for each section varies.<\/p>\n

The AFOQT features 12 subtests in all. Each subtest caters to one of the skills an entry-level Air Force officer will need to utilize throughout their training as well as within the professional environment.<\/p>\n

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\nSelf-Description Inventory<\/strong> (240 questions, 45 minutes)
\nThis subtest simply gauges your personality. Questions on this subtest are not graded.<\/p>\n

Verbal Analogies<\/strong> (25 questions, 8 minutes)
\nThis subtest is meant to evaluate your ability to identify how words can be used to establish assertions or illustrate certain principles (such as time or comparisons).<\/p>\n

Arithmetic Reasoning<\/strong> (25 questions, 29 minutes)
\nThis subtest assesses your ability to solve word problems. You will have to rely on your knowledge of geometry, proportions, ratios, mixtures, integers, percentages, and time-distance.<\/p>\n

Word Knowledge<\/strong> (25 questions, 5 minutes)
\nThis subtest focuses on your capability to define and understand the words used within written language. Questions featured on the subtest will generally offer a word, then ask you to find a synonymous word within the answer choices.<\/p>\n

Math Knowledge<\/strong> (25 questions, 22 minutes)
\nThis subtest centers on the basics of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and arithmetic. To solve the questions contained on this subtest, you must answer algebra-based word problems, as well as comprehend inequalities, algebraic expressions, equations systems, absolute values, and exponents.<\/p>\n

Reading Comprehension <\/strong>(25 questions, 24 minutes)
\nThis subtest measures your ability to read a passage and understand its meaning, including the implied meaning.<\/p>\n

Situational Judgment <\/strong>(16 questions, 35 minutes)
\nThis subtest measures your ability to respond to interpersonal issues and serve as a leader.<\/p>\n

Physical Science<\/strong> (20 questions, 10 minutes)
\nThis subtest assesses your knowledge of high-school-level physical science concepts. You can expect to see questions relating to force relationships, physical laws, and simple machines.<\/p>\n

Aviation Information<\/strong> (20 questions, 8 minutes)
\nThis subtest concentrates on your comprehension of flight mechanics and aviation concepts. You must demonstrate your knowledge of rotary aircraft, the attributes of rudimentary aviation, aircraft with fixed wings, the security regulations enforced by modern US airports, and flight physics.<\/p>\n

Instrument Comprehension<\/strong> (25 questions, 5 minutes)
\nThis subtest measures your ability to read aircraft instruments. You\u2019ll use an artificial horizon and a compass to determine which direction an airplane is heading and whether it is climbing, diving, or banking.<\/p>\n

Table Reading<\/strong> (40 questions, 7 minutes)
\nThis subtest measures how quickly and accurately you can find a value at the intersection of a specified row and column in a numerical table.<\/p>\n

Block Counting<\/strong> (30 questions, 5 minutes)
\nThis subtest addresses how well you understand the concept of spatial awareness. Questions under this category will present a group of blocks (rendered in 3D) and request that you count the number of blocks surrounding one individual block.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t

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<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n

If you are interested in sitting for the AFOQT, contact your recruiter, AFROTC detachment, or Test Control Officer to confirm your eligibility and arrange testing. Testing eligibility and commissioning requirements depend on your accession program. A completed bachelor\u2019s degree is not a universal prerequisite for taking the AFOQT.<\/p>\n

Once you are verified, you can work out a date for the exam with the recruiter. The test is free of charge. Two attempts are normally permitted; a third requires an approved waiver.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n

When you show up to take your test, be prepared to be in the testing facility for about five hours. Every question is written in multiple-choice format with four or five answer choices. There is no penalty for choosing the incorrect answer. Each section of the test is timed, so it is best to be prepared and to work quickly.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How is the AFOQT Scored?<\/h2>\n

Your AFOQT results include several composite scores, each based on a combination of subtests. These scores are reported as percentiles from 1 to 99, which tell you how you performed compared to a reference group of test-takers. For example, a score of 60 means you performed as well as or better than approximately 60% of that group, not that you answered 60% of the questions correctly.<\/p>\n

The main AFOQT score categories and their contributing subtests are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Score Category<\/th>\nSubtests<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Verbal<\/td>\nVerbal Analogies, Word Knowledge, Reading Comprehension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantitative<\/td>\nArithmetic Reasoning, Math Knowledge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Aptitude<\/td>\nVerbal Analogies, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Math Knowledge, Reading Comprehension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pilot<\/td>\nMath Knowledge, Table Reading, Instrument Comprehension, Aviation Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combat Systems Officer (CSO)<\/td>\nWord Knowledge, Math Knowledge, Table Reading, Block Counting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Battle Manager (ABM)<\/td>\nVerbal Analogies, Math Knowledge, Table Reading, Instrument Comprehension, Block Counting, Aviation Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 
\nThe scores you need depend on the career you want to pursue. For general commissioning, the minimum scores are 15 in Verbal and 10 in Quantitative. Pilot, CSO, and ABM applicants must also meet the minimum for their respective career category:<\/p>\n

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