Officer Candidate Tests For Dummies

The easy way to prepare for the officer candidate tests
Want to ace the AFOQT, ASVAB, or ASTB? Help is here! Packed with tons of practice questions and easy–to–follow information, this friendly guide gives you everything you need to understand and conquer the exams — and further your military career as an officer in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
It′s all in a word — get tips on how to assess the meaning of words from common roots, prefixes, and suffixes
The writing on the wall — find out how to identify the main idea in a reading passage, pick key facts and figures out of paragraphs, and use clues to decipher the meaning of what you read
Demystify math — sharpen your skills in basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra — and discover how to solve those pesky word problems
Blinded by science — brush up on the general science subjects you′ll encounter on the exam, including biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, human anatomy, and more
Practice makes perfect — take four practice exams, discover your strengths and weaknesses, learn how to pace yourself, and perfect your problem–solving skills for test day
Open the book and find:
What to expect on the different tests
Lots of test–taking techniques and strategies
Exercises to test your skills along the way
Tips to build your vocabulary and reading skills
Plain–English reviews of math and science subjects
The formulas and calculations you need to know
Full–length practice tests
Military officer occupations and opportunities
Learn to:
Plot a course of study for the AFOQT, ASVAB, and ASTB
Gain confidence by taking practice exams
Prepare for the requirements of each test

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: An O fficer and a Test.
Chapter 1: The Path to Becoming an Officer.
Chapter 2: The Tests at a Glance.
Chapter 3: Test–Taking Tips and Techniques.
Part II: Getting Schooled in English.
Chapter 4: Building Word Skills.
Chapter 5: Putting Your Word Skills to the Test.
Chapter 6: Building Your Reading Skills.
Chapter 7: Testing Your Reading Skills.
Part III: Back to School with Math and Science.
Chapter 8: Building Your Math Knowledge.
Chapter 9: Putting Your Math Skills to the Test.
Chapter 10: Solving Arithmetic Word Problems.
Chapter 11: Testing Your Arithmetic Reasoning Skills.
Chapter 12: Grasping the Specifics of General Science.
Chapter 13: Testing Your General Science Skills.
Chapter 14: Brushing Up on Mechanics.
Chapter 15: Testing Your Mechanical Comprehension.
Chapter 16: Making Sense of Electricity.
Chapter 17: Testing Your Electronics Knowledge.
Part IV: Practice Tests.
Chapter 18: AFOQT Academic Aptitude Practice Test.
Chapter 19: AFOQT Academic Aptitude Practice Test: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 20: ASTB OAR Practice Test.
Chapter 21: ASTB OAR Practice Test: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 22: ASVAB GT Practice Test.
Chapter 23: ASVAB GT Practice Test: Answers and Explanations.
Chapter 24: ASVAB Marine OCS Composite Practice Test.
Chapter 25: ASVAB Marine OCS Composite Practice Test: Answers and Explanations.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 26: Ten Strategies for Tackling Multiple–Choice Questions.
Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Optimize Your Study Time.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Jane R. Burstein, MA, has taught high school English for 36 years and has been a tutor and writing consultant for 25 years. She is the coauthor of several CliffsNotes test prep books, and she and Wheater are coauthors of CliffsNotes ASVAB AFQT Cram Plan.
Carolyn C. Wheater teaches middle school a nd upper school mathematics at the Nightingale–Bamford School in New York City. Educated at Marymount Manhattan College and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, she has taught math and computer technology for more than 30 years to students from preschool through college.
Richard Dahoney is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, having served in Korea, Japan, Viet Nam, and numerous locations in the United States. He is now the principal author of disbursing policy guidance for the U.S. Department of Defense, with over 47 years of experience in military financial management. He holds a BA in Business Administration from Rutgers University and an MBA in Comptrollership and Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

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The easy way to prepare for the officer candidate tests
Want to ace the AFOQT, ASVAB, or ASTB? Help is here! Packed with tons of practice questions and easy–to–follow information, this friendly guide gives you everything you need to understand and conquer the exams — and further your military career as an officer in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard.
It′s all in a word — get tips on how to assess the meaning of words from common roots, prefixes, and suffixes
The writing on the wall — find out how to identify the main idea in a reading passage, pick key facts and figures out of paragraphs, and use clues to decipher the meaning of what you read
Demystify math — sharpen your skills in basic mathematics, geometry, and algebra — and discover how to solve those pesky word problems
Blinded by science — brush up on the general science subjects you′ll encounter on the exam, including biology, chemistry, geology, astronomy, human anatomy, and more
Practice makes perfect — take four practice exams, discover your strengths and weaknesses, learn how to pace yourself, and perfect your problem–solving skills for test day
Open the book and find:
What to expect on the different tests
Lots of test–taking techniques and strategies
Exercises to test your skills along the way
Tips to build your vocabulary and reading skills
Plain–English reviews of math and science subjects
The formulas and calculations you need to know
Full–length practice tests
Military officer occupations and opportunities
Learn to:
Plot a course of study for the AFOQT, ASVAB, and ASTB
Gain confidence by taking practice exams
Prepare for the requirements of each test