AFOQT Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. The process of cell division that produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells is: → Mitosis
2. A helicopter's main rotor primarily provides which function? → Lift and directional control
3. A compass shows 225 degrees. The aircraft is heading toward the: → Southwest
4. VACCINE is to DISEASE as EXTINGUISHER is to ___? → Fire
5. A worker is paid time-and-a-half for overtime at a $20 base rate. What is the overtime hourly rate? → $30
6. The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose using sunlight is called: → Photosynthesis
7. Which of the following word pairs expresses a 'part to whole' relationship similar to FUSELAGE : AIRPLANE? → ENGINE : CAR
8. How many chromosomes does a normal human somatic (body) cell contain? → 46
9. You make a significant mistake that affects the mission. The MOST responsible action is to: → Report the error promptly, propose corrective steps, and learn from it
10. If 2(x + 3) = 16, what is x? → 5
11. A compass shows the aircraft heading 080 degrees. This direction is best described as: → Nearly due east
12. Solve for x: x² = 49. → ±7
13. What is the boiling point of pure water at standard atmospheric pressure? → 100°C
14. A bag has 60 marbles; 40% are red. How many are red? → 24
15. A test taker reads column +1 but mistakenly uses row +1 instead of the given row -1. This error is best prevented by: → Saying the sign aloud or noting it before tracing the row
16. The horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft primarily provides: → Longitudinal (pitch) stability
17. If the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2 and there are 30 students, how many boys are there? → 18
18. What does IFR stand for in aviation operations? → Instrument Flight Rules
19. How many degrees must an equilateral triangular prism be rotated around its central long axis before it looks identical to its starting position? → 120°
20. If the cockpit view shows sea on the left and land on the right with a level horizon, and the answer plane must match heading, you focus on: → Which side the coastline falls on relative to the aircraft
21. You are assigned to lead a project with a teammate who is more experienced than you and resistant to your authority. The BEST approach is to: → Acknowledge their experience, seek their input, and lead collaboratively
22. An aircraft heading 270 degrees makes a right turn of 90 degrees. Its new heading is: → 360 degrees
23. What is the purpose of an aircraft's trim system? → Relieve control pressures and maintain a set attitude
24. In Spatial Apperception, which combination of attitudes can appear together in one image? → Bank and pitch simultaneously
25. Which of the following is a clear example of a Class 1 lever, where the fulcrum is positioned between the applied effort and the load? → A pair of scissors
26. In Ohm's law, voltage equals current multiplied by what? → Resistance
27. Which vitamin is synthesized in human skin upon exposure to ultraviolet light? → Vitamin D
28. When two answer choices both seem correct for a main-idea question, you should select the one that: → Best covers the entire passage
29. How many edges does a cube have in total? → 12
30. What is 0.6 written as a fraction in lowest terms? → 3/5