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The following test which you are about to take is a practice test for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude
Battery (ASVAB). This practice test is a tool designed to gauge where your current academic capabilities are at by
using four testing categories. Each category will have a set number of questions, and a set amount of allotted time
in which you must complete the section. They are the following:
ASVAB Practice Test Questions and Answers 2023
Practice test for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
(WK) WORD KNOWLEDGE
(AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING
(PC) PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION
(MK) MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE
18 questions 15 questions 8 questions 13 questions 7 minutes to complete 14 minutes to complete 7 minutes to complete 12 minutes to complete KJB PA V 1. 1 20141128
Take all instruction from the Test Administrator. When prompted you may either turn the page or select
the following TAB to begin the next section of this test. If taking the paper version of this test, you must
utilize a separate answer sheet to record your answers that coincide with the appropriate question. If
you are taking the electronic (EXCEL) version of this test, all you need to do is select the appropriate
drop down selection from the drop down tab under each question. Once completing a section, let you TA
know. Do not attempt to move on to the next section without the approval from your TA. Scratch paper
will be available for any math functions you need to complete for this test. Good Luck!
Practice ASVAB
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1. SMALL - Most nearly means? 7. RUDIMENTS - Most nearly means? 1 - A 1 - B 1 - C 1 - D Sturdy Round Cheap Little
7 - A
7 - B
7 - C
7 - D
Basic methods and procedures Politics Promotion opportunities Minute details
2. INHABIT - Most nearly means? 8. VAGUE - Most nearly means? 2 - A 2 - B 2 - C 2 - D Acquire Live in Forbid Run away
8 - A
8 - B
8 - C
8 - D
Empty Reverent Conceited Indistinct
3. SAVORY - Most nearly means? 9. MAIM - Most nearly means? 3 - A 3 - B 3 - C 3 - D Healthful Helpful Tasty Clean
9 - A
9 - B
9 - C
9 - D
Accuse Insult Offend Injure
4. OBLITERATE - Most nearly means? 10. CEASE - Most nearly means? 4 - A 4 - B 4 - C 4 - D Translate Scatter Wipe out Blame
10 - A
10 - B
10 - C
10 - D
Start Change Continue Stop
5. UNISON - Most nearly means? 11. TURMOIL - Most nearly means? 5 - A 5 - B 5 - C 5 - D Agreement Firmness Hostility Indecision
11 - A
11 - B
11 - C
11 - D
Swelling Commotion Grease Anger
6. NOVICE - Most nearly means? 12. WARY - Most nearly means? 6 - A 6 - B 6 - C Gadget Priest Nursemaid
12 - A
12 - B
12 - C
Tough Careful Cowardly 6 - D Beginner 12 - D Foolhardy
This test has 18 questions about the meaning of words. Each question has an underlined & bold word. You
are to decide which of the four possible answers most nearly means the same as the underlined & bold
word. Then select (A, B, C, or D) from the available drop down tab that corresponds to your selected
answer. ANSWER ALL (18) QUESTIONS IF ABLE!
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Practice ASVAB
PART II - (AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING - You will have 14 Minutes (page 1 )
Practice ASVAB
Two automobiles start together from the same place, and travel along the same route. The first averages 40
miles per hour. The second averages 55 miles per hour. How many miles further along the route is the
second automobile at the end of 5 hours?
1 - A
1 - B
1 - C
1 - D
55 X 5
(55X5)-(40X5)
Find the total Thickness of two pieces of wood that a carpenter glued together IF one piece is 6/16 inches
thick, and the other piece is 7/8 inches thick?
2 - A
2 - B
2 - C
2 - D
1 - 1/4 Inches 1 - 3/16 Inches 1 - 1/8 Inches 1 - 5/8 Inches 3.
An average tub bath uses 8 gallons of water, and an average shower uses 6 gallons of water. To provide
baths for 60 men, how much more water will be needed if tubs are used instead of showers?
3 - A
3 - B
3 - C
3 - D
30 Gallons 120 Gallons 360 Gallons 480 Gallons 4.
A carpenter cut three 4ft 6in shelves from a 14ft board. How long a piece was left over?
4 - A
4 - B
4 - C
4 - D
6 Inches 1 Foot 6 Inches 2 Feet 1 Foot 5.
A bird flies 2/3 of a mile per a minute. How many miles per an hour is it flying?
5 - A
5 - B
5 - C
5 - D
20 Miles per an Hour 30 Miles per an hour 40 Miles per an hour 60 Miles per and hour
This test has 15 questions designed to test your ability to solve Arithmetic Problems. Use your scratch
paper for any figuring you need to do, then select (A, B, C, or D) from the available drop down tab that
corresponds to your selected answer. ANSWER ALL (15) QUESTIONS IF ABLE!
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PART II - (AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING - You will have 14 Minutes (page 2 )
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A father walks 36 miles in 12 hours. While his son covers the same distance on a bicycle at twice the
fathers rate of speed. At this rate, how many miles would the bicycle rider travel in 9 hours?
6 - A
6 - B
6 - C
6 - D
54 Miles 52 1/2 Miles 49 Miles 48 Miles 7.
Out of 20 attempts, a basketball player scored 8 times. What percent of his chances did he score?
7 - A 8%
7 - B 16%
7 - C 32%
7 - D 40%
8.
How many 35 - Passenger busses will it take to carry 140 people?
8 - A
8 - B
8 - C
8 - D
4 Busses 3 Busses 5 Busses 6 Busses 9.
If 12 men are needed to run 4 machines. How many men are needed to run 20 machines?
9 - A
9 - B
9 - C
9 - D
24 Men 48 Men 60 Men 80 Men 10.
Soup ordinarily priced at 2 cans for .33 cents may be purchased in lots of one dozen for $1.74, what is the
savings per a can when it is purchased in this way?
10 - A
10 - B
10 - C
10 - D
2/3 a cent .2 cent .8 cents .9 - 1/2 cents
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PART III - (PC) PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION - You will have 7 Minutes (page 1 )
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The duty of the lighthouse keeper is to keep the light burning no matter what happens, so that ships will be
warned of the presence of dangerous rocks. If a shipwreck should occur near the lighthouse, even though he
would like to aid in the rescue of the ships crew and passengers, the lighthouse keeper must...
1 - A ...Stay at his light 1 - B ...Rush to their aid 1 - C ...Turn out the light 1 - D
...Quickly sound the siren 2.
In certain areas water is so scarce that every attempt is made to conserve it. For instance on one oasis in the
Sahara Desert, the amount of water necessary for each Date Palm tree is carefully determined.
How much water is each Date Palm tree given?
2 - A
2 - B
2 - C
2 - D
No water at all Exactly the amount required Water only if it is healthy Water on alternate days 3.
Twenty-Five percent of all household burglaries can be attributed to unlocked windows or doors. Crime is
the result of opportunity plus desire. To prevent crime, it is each individuals responsibility to…
3 - A
3 - B
3 - C
3 - D
…Provide the opportunity …Provide the desire …Prevent the opportunity …Prevent the desire 4.
From a building designer's standpoint, three things that make a home livable are the client, the building site,
and the amount of money the client has to spend. According to the passage, to make a home livable…
4 - A
4 - B
4 - C
4 - D
…The prospective piece of land makes little difference. …It can be built on any piece of land. …The design must fit the owners income and site. …The design must fit the designer's income.
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This test has 8 questions designed to test your ability to understand what you have read. In this section you
will have one or more paragraphs of reading material followed by four complete statements or questions.
You are to read the paragraph and select one of the four lettered choices which best completes the
statement or answers the question. When you have selected your answer, then select (A, B, C, or D) from
the available drop down tab that corresponds to your selected answer. ANSWER ALL (8) QUESTIONS IF
ABLE!
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PART III - (PC) PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION - You will have 7 Minutes (page 2 )
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Select Answer Below ( STOP )
You have completed PART III of the Practice ASVAB. Please notify your Test Administrator, and wait for
direction before continuing the test.
A business letter has six part instead of five. The extra part is called the inside address. It is placed just
above the salutation. The other five parts are just the same as for the friendly letter.
What is the extra part of the business letter?
5 - A
5 - B
5 - C
5 - D
The salutation A friendly letter The inside address The six parts instead of five 6.
Use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, letter form and paragraphing. When you have finished,
read your letter through and rewrite it if you are not satisfied with any part of it.
When should you rewrite your letter?
6 - A When it sounds good 6 - B When you have used correct spelling 6 - C If you are satisfied with all parts 6 - D If you are not satisfied with any part of it
7.**
Mineral-rich Zaire is one of the world's most important sources of uranium. It also is a source of copper, tin,
diamonds (mainly industrial), gold, cobalt, and zinc. Agricultural products include pal moil and kernels,
cottonseed, rubber, cotton lint, coffee, peanuts, sweet potatoes and yams, and cassava.
How many cotton products does Zaire produce?
7 - A
7 - B
7 - C
7 - D
One cotton product Three cotton product Six cotton products Two cotton products 8.
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each state chosen by the legislature
thereof, for six years, and each Senator shall have one vote. Immediately after they shall be divided as
equally as may be into three classes. The seats of Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration
of the fourth year, and the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one-third may be chosen
every second year.
The purpose of the three classes is?
8 - A To keep the Senate at an equal level 8 - B To keep their term at six years 8 - C So that one-third may be chosen every second year 8 - D To provide the Senators with one vote ***** KJB^ PA^ V1.1 20131128 Select Answer Below Select Answer Below Select Answer Below
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PART IV - (MK) MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE - You will have 12 Minutes (page 2 )
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You have completed PART IV of the Practice ASVAB. Please notify your Test Administrator, and wait for
direction.
9. The perimeter of a rectangle is 38". If the length
is 3" more than the width, find the width:
Find the square root of 85 correct to the nearest
tenth:
9 - A 17 1/2" 12 - A 9.
9 - B 8" 12 - B 9.
9 - C 11" 12 - C 9.
9 - D 14 1/2" 12 - D 9.
10. 13.
If 5X = 30, Then X is equal to: Solve for Z: 3Z - 5 + 2Z + 25 - 5Z
10 - A 150 13 - A Z = 0
10 - B 25 13 - B Z = 3
10 - C 6 13 - C Z = - 3
10 - D 0.6 13 - D Z = No Solution
11.**
What is the product of (A-5) and (A+3)?
11 - A A2 - 15
11 - B A2 + 2A - 15
11 - C A2 - 2A - 15
11 - D A2 - 2
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Printable Practice ASVAB
Printable Practice ASVAB
The following test which you are about to take is a practice test for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
(ASVAB). This practice test is a tool designed to gauge where your current academic capabilities are at by using four
testing categories. Each category will have a set number of questions, and a set amount of allotted time in which you
must complete the section. They are the following:
PRACTICE ASVAB
Practice Test for the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery
(WK) WORD KNOWLEDGE
(AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING
(PC) PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION
(MK) MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE
18 questions 15 questions 8 questions 13 questions 7 minutes to complete 14 minutes to complete 7 minutes to complete 12 minutes to complete
Take all instructions from your Test Administrator (TA). When prompted, you may turn the
page and begin the first section (PART I) of the Practice ASVAB. Remember to record all
selected answers on the Answer Key supplied by your TA. Once you have completed the first
section, notify your TA and wait for direction before beginning the next section. Scratch
paper will be supplied for your use to complete mathematical functions and problems.
Printable Practice ASVAB
Printable Practice ASVAB
Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key ( STOP )
You have completed PART I of the Practice ASVAB. Please notify your Test Administrator, and wait for
direction before continuing the test.
13. IMPAIR - Most nearly means? 16. PERPETUAL - Most nearly means? 13 - A Direct 16 - A Confounding 13 - B Improve 16 - B Imposing 13 - C Weaken 16 - C Sensational 13 - D Stimulate 16 - D Enduring
- RAVAGE** - Most nearly means? 17. CHIDE - Most nearly means? 14 - A Devastate 17 - A Counsel Expertly 14 - B Scarcity 17 - B Make Young 14 - C Scold 17 - C Scold 14 - D Flatter 17 - D Mild
- EVASIVE** - Most nearly means? 18. The wind is VARIABLE today: 15 - A Foolish 18 - A Shifting 15 - B Informed 18 - B Chilling 15 - C Revealing 18 - C Steady 15 - D Secretive 18 - D Mild
PART I - (WK) WORD KNOWLEDGE - You will have 7 Minutes (page 2)
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PART II - (AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING - You will have 14 Minutes (page 1 )
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1. Two automobiles start together from the same place, and travel along the same route. The first averages 40
miles per hour. The second averages 55 miles per hour. How many miles further along the route is the
second automobile at the end of 5 hours?
1 - A
1 - B
1 - C
1 - D
55 X 5
(55X5)-(40X5)
2. Find the total Thickness of two pieces of wood that a carpenter glued together IF one piece is 6/16 inches
thick, and the other piece is 7/8 inches thick?
2 - A
2 - B
2 - C
2 - D
1 - 1/4 Inches 1 - 3/16 Inches 1 - 1/8 Inches 1 - 5/8 Inches
3. An average tub bath uses 8 gallons of water, and an average shower uses 6 gallons of water. To provide
baths for 60 men, how much more water will be needed if tubs are used instead of showers?
3 - A
3 - B
3 - C
3 - D
30 Gallons 120 Gallons 360 Gallons 480 Gallons
4. A carpenter cut three 4ft 6in shelves from a 14ft board. How long a piece was left over?
4 - A
4 - B
4 - C
4 - D
6 Inches 1 Foot 6 Inches 2 Feet 1 Foot
5. A bird flies 2/3 of a mile per a minute. How many miles per an hour is it flying?
5 - A
5 - B
5 - C
5 - D
20 Miles per an Hour 30 Miles per an hour 40 Miles per an hour 60 Miles per and hour
This test has 15 questions designed to test your ability to solve Arithmetic Problems. Use your scratch
paper for any figuring you need to do, then select (A, B, C, or D) from the available drop down tab that
corresponds to your selected answer. ANSWER ALL (15) QUESTIONS IF ABLE!
Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key
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PART II - (AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING - You will have 14 Minutes (page 3 )
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11. A man is paid $26.00 for 8 hours of work. How much should this man be paid for working 37 hours at the
same hourly rate?
11 - A $127.
11 - B $135.
11 - C $120.
11 - D $118.
12. A pole that is 24 feet high has a shadow that is 8 feet long. A nearby pole is 72 feet high, how long is it's
shadow?
12 - A
12 - B
12 - C
12 - D
16 Feet long 24 Feet long 32 Feet long 56 Feet long
13. It cost a boy $13.50 to take a girl out for the evening. Sixty percent of this was for the theater tickets. What
was the cost of each ticket?
13 - A
13 - B
13 - C
13 - D
$3.95 per a ticket $4.04 per a ticket $5.40 per a ticket $8.10 per a ticket
14. If the following series will continue in the same pattern, what is the next number in the series? (1,
14 - A
14 - B
14 - C
14 - D
15. Mary put in a total of 16 - 1/2 hours babysitting during 5 days of the past week. What was her average
work day?
15 - A
15 - B
15 - C
15 - D
3 Hours 3 Hours, 15 Minutes 3 Hours, 18 Minutes 3 Hours, 25 Minutes Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key
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PART II - (AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING - You will have 14 Minutes (page 4 )
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( STOP )
You have completed PART II of the Practice ASVAB. Please notify your Test Administrator, and wait for
(page 2 )
( STOP )
You have completed PART III of the Practice ASVAB. Please notify your Test Administrator, and wait for
5. A business letter has six part instead of five. The extra part is called the inside address. It is placed just
above the salutation. The other five parts are just the same as for the friendly letter.
What is the extra part of the business letter?
5 - A The salutation 5 - B A friendly letter 5 - C The inside address 5 - D The six parts instead of five
6. Use correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, letter form and paragraphing. When you have finished,
read your letter through and rewrite it if you are not satisfied with any part of it.
When should you rewrite your letter?
6 - A When it sounds good 6 - B When you have used correct spelling 6 - C If you are satisfied with all parts 6 - D If you are not satisfied with any part of it
7. Mineral-rich Zaire is one of the world's most important sources of uranium. It also is a source of copper, tin,
diamonds (mainly industrial), gold, cobalt, and zinc. Agricultural products include palmoil and kernels,
cottonseed, rubber, cotton lint, coffee, peanuts, sweet potatoes and yams, and cassava.
How many cotton products does Zaire produce?
7 - A One cotton product 7 - B Three cotton product 7 - C Six cotton products 7 - D Two cotton products
8. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two senators from each state chosen by the legislature
thereof, for six years, and each Senator shall have one vote. Immediately after they shall be divided as
equally as may be into three classes. The seats of Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration
of the fourth year, and the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that one-third may be chosen
every second year.
The purpose of the three classes is?
8 - A To keep the Senate at an equal level 8 - B To keep their term at six years 8 - C So that one-third may be chosen every second year 8 - D To provide the Senators with one vote ***** (^) Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key Record Answer on Answer Key
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PART IV - (MK) MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE - You will have 12 Minutes (page 1 )
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Which of the following is the smallest prime
number greater than 200?
What is the result of subtracting - 3X2-5X+
from 8X2-2X-9?
1 - A 201 5 - A 5X2 = 3X- 10
1 - B 205 5 - B - 5X2 - 3X- 10
1 - C 211 5 - C 5X2 - 7X- 8
1 - D 214 5 - D - 5X2 - 7X+
2.**
If 40% is equal to the fraction X/30. What is the
value of X?
What is the meaning of the statement - 30< - 5?
2 - A 0.4 6 - A 30 is greater than 5 2 - B 15 6 - B 30 is less than minus 5 2 - C 1,200 6 - C Minus 30 is less than minus 5 2 - D 12 6 - D Minus 30 is greater than minus 5
3. 7.
The expression "5 FACTORIAL" equals? Solve for X: 8X- 2 - 5X=
3 - A 125 7 - A X = 13
3 - B 120 7 - B X = 2 1/
3 - C 25 7 - C X = 3 1/
3 - D 10 7 - D X = 7
4.**
A woman has $500 in a bank account. Every
week she writes out a check for $50. If she
doesn't make any new deposits, what will her
bank account have "X" weeks from now?
When the temperature is 20 degrees Celsius ( C ),
what is it on the Fahrenheit ( F ) scale? Use the
following formula:
Degrees Fahrenheit = 9/5 ( C ) +32.
4 - A $500 + $50X 8 - A 93 3/5 Degrees 4 - B $500 - $50X 8 - B 78 Degrees 4 - C $500 - X 8 - C 62 3/5 Degrees 4 - D $500 + $50 + X 8 - D 68 Degrees
This test has 13 questions all regarding Mathematical Knowledge. You are to decide which of the four
possible answers is correct for the problem or formula it is associated with. Then select (A, B, C, or D) from
the available drop down tab that corresponds to your selected answer. ANSWER ALL (13) QUESTIONS
IF ABLE!
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