AFCT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield AFCT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What is the measure of each interior angle of a regular hexagon? → 120°
2. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "arrogant." → Humble
3. Which of the following tools is specifically designed to measure a very small gap or clearance between two parts, such as a spark plug gap? → A feeler gauge
4. Which of the following is the result of rotating a square 45 degrees around its center? → A rhombus
5. "Scrutinize" most nearly means: → Examine closely
6. Which of these is NOT a primary function of engine oil? → Combustion
7. Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell because it generates most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)? → Mitochondrion
8. Which of the following pulley systems provides the greatest mechanical advantage and makes it easiest to lift the 100lb weight? → Two fixed pulleys and two movable pulleys.
9. What is the primary cause of ocean tides on Earth? → The gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun
10. What type of saw has fine teeth and is specifically designed for cutting metal? → Hacksaw
11. Before drilling a hole in a piece of metal, it is best practice to use a center punch to: → Create a guide dimple for the drill bit
12. Which 3D shape has 4 triangular faces and 1 square face? → Pyramid
13. What is the pH scale used to measure? → The acidity or alkalinity of a solution
14. In a parallel circuit, what remains the same across all branches? → Voltage
15. If 3 out of every 20 applicants pass the AFCT on their first attempt, how many first-attempt passes would you expect from 340 applicants? → 51
16. What is the value of x if 2x + 6 = 18? → x = 6
17. A recruit training platoon starts with 40 recruits. At the end of the first week, 5 recruits have dropped out. What percentage of the original platoon remains? → 87.5%
18. A 'rudimentary' understanding of a topic is: → basic and elementary
19. According to Ohm's Law, if the voltage in a circuit is doubled while the resistance remains constant, what happens to the current? → It is doubled.
20. Solve for x: 2x - 5 = 13 → 9
21. A squad of 12 soldiers must complete 480 hours of guard duty over 20 days. How many hours per day must each soldier serve? → 2 hours
22. Which planet in our solar system has the Great Red Spot, a massive storm system? → Jupiter
23. Choose the correct meaning of the word "pragmatic." → Practical
24. A cylinder is cut in half with a straight horizontal cut. What shape is the cross-section? → Circle
25. What is the chemical formula for table salt? → NaCl
26. In a circuit diagram, what does a triangle symbol pointing toward a line represent? → A diode
27. In a series circuit with three resistors of 10 ohms, 20 ohms, and 30 ohms, what is the total resistance? → 60 ohms
28. If x + 7 = 15, what is the value of 3x? → 24
29. What does the root word 'dict' mean, as found in 'dictate,' 'predict,' and 'verdict'? → Speak or say
30. What process in the water cycle involves water vapor changing directly into ice without becoming liquid first? → Deposition