How to Prepare for the ASVAB : Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

Name: How to Prepare for the ASVAB : Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
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ISBN: 9780764107801

ISBN-10: 0764107801

ISBN-13: 9780764107801

Edition: 6th 2000

Authors: Barron's Educational Editorial Staff

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List price: $14.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series, Incorporated
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 580
Size: 7.81" wide x 10.87" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.958
Language: English



Introduction



All About the ASVAB


What Is It?


Sample Questions



Test-Taking Techniques


Rules for Studying More Effectively


The Test Day


Strategies for Handling Multiple-Choice Questions


Diagnose Your Problem



Model Examination One


Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10


Answers and Answers Explained


Correct Your Weaknesses



General Science Review


Before You Begin


Life Science


Earth Science


Chemistry


Physics



Mathematics Review


Tips for Studying


Laws and Operations


Fractions


Using Arithmetic Operations with Fractions


Decimals


Percents


Square Root


Algebra


Geometry



Paragraph Comprehension and Word Knowledge Review


Paragraph Comprehension


How to Build Your Vocabulary


A Basic 1100-Word Vocabulary



Coding Speed Skills


Improving Your Memory


Techniques for Remembering Words


Techniques for Remembering Numbers


Final Guidelines



Automotive Information Review


Parts of an Automobile


The Engine


The Drive System


Braking System


Internal Combustion Engine


Power Transmission System in an Automobile


Manual Shift Transmission


Planetary Gears


Automatic Transmission


Power Train Configurations


Transmission and Engine--A Summary


Common Problems



Shop Information Review


Tools


Materials


Design and Layout



Basic Mechanics Review


Force


Kinds of Force


Action and Reaction


Balanced Forces


Components of a Force


The Inclined Plane


Simple Machines


The Pulley Principle


The Work Principle


Levers


Hydraulic Jack


A Loading Ramp


A Vise


Machines That Spin


Power



Electronics Information Review


Basic Atomic Structure


Electric Energy


Magnetism and Electricity


Electric Current


Conductors


Insulators


Semiconductors


Power


Resistance


Conductance


Ohm's Law


Circuits


Inductance


Alternating Current


Transformers


Inductive Reactance


Capacitors


Capacitive Reactance


Resonance


Changing Alternating Current to Direct Current


Power Supply Rectifiers


Filters


Vacuum Tubes


Semiconductors


The Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)


Transistors


Integrated Circuits


Batteries


Electric Motors


Electric Meters


Amplitude-Modulated Receivers


Frequency-Modulated Receivers


FM Stereo


Other FM Users


Stereo Equipment


Transducers


Television


Color Television


Solder and Soldering


Test Yourself



Model Examination Two


Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10


Answers and Answers Explained



Model Examination Three


Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10


Answers and Answers Explained



Model Examination Four


Model Examination--Subtests 1 to 10


Answers and Answers Explained


Planning Your Future



Analyzing Your Test Scores and Job Opportunities


Chart Your Progress


Study Guide


Analyzing Your Job Opportunities