MEPS ASVAB 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ASVAB subtest measures your knowledge of physical forces, motion, and energy?
- General Science
- Mechanical Comprehension (Correct answer)
- Auto and Shop Information
- Electronics Information
Correct answer: Mechanical Comprehension
Mechanical Comprehension tests understanding of mechanical principles such as levers, pulleys, gears, and physical forces.
Question 2: On the ASVAB, what does the Arithmetic Reasoning subtest primarily evaluate?
- Knowledge of algebra and calculus
- Ability to solve word problems using basic math (Correct answer)
- Speed at performing mental arithmetic
- Understanding of geometry proofs
Correct answer: Ability to solve word problems using basic math
Arithmetic Reasoning tests your ability to solve word problems that require basic mathematical operations and reasoning.
Question 3: The AFQT score used for military enlistment eligibility is derived from which combination of ASVAB subtests?
- General Science, Mechanical Comprehension, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information
- Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge (Correct answer)
- Verbal Expression, Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension
- Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning
Correct answer: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Word Knowledge
The AFQT is calculated from Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Word Knowledge subtests.
Question 4: A recruit scores in the 72nd percentile on the ASVAB AFQT. What does this mean?
- They scored 72% of questions correctly
- They scored higher than 72% of the reference group (Correct answer)
- They need a score of 72 to enlist in the Army
- Their composite line score is 72
Correct answer: They scored higher than 72% of the reference group
A percentile score of 72 means the recruit performed better than 72% of the normative reference group used to standardize the test.
Question 5: Which branch of the US military has the highest minimum AFQT score requirement for enlistment?
- Army
- Marine Corps
- Navy
- Coast Guard (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Coast Guard
The Coast Guard generally requires the highest minimum AFQT score, typically 40 for non-prior service applicants, with the highest standards among the branches.
Question 6: The Electronics Information subtest on the ASVAB would most likely include a question about:
- How to change a car's oil
- Ohm's Law and circuit resistance (Correct answer)
- The structure of DNA
- Reading a topographic map
Correct answer: Ohm's Law and circuit resistance
Electronics Information covers electrical concepts including Ohm's Law (V=IR), circuits, current, and electronic components.
Question 7: How long is the standard computer-based ASVAB (CAT-ASVAB) typically allowed to take?
- About 1.5 hours
- About 3 hours (Correct answer)
- About 5 hours
- About 7 hours
Correct answer: About 3 hours
The CAT-ASVAB typically takes about 3 hours to complete, though it can be slightly shorter because it adapts to the test-taker's ability level.
MEPS ASVAB 2
Which ASVAB subtest measures your knowledge of physical forces, motion, and energy?