If you take the ASVAB at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), you’ll encounter a computerized version of the test called the CAT-ASVAB (where CAT stands for computerized adaptive test). The following table outlines the subtests, number of questions, and time limits on the CAT-ASVAB.
| Subtest | Questions | Time (Minutes) | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science (GS) | 16 | 8 | General principles of biological and physical sciences |
| Arithmetic Reasoning (AR) | 16 | 39 | Simple word problems that require simple calculations |
| Word Knowledge (WK) | 16 | 8 | Correct meaning of a word; occasionally antonyms (words with opposite meanings) |
| Paragraph Comprehension (PC) | 11 | 22 | Questions based on several paragraphs (usually a few hundred words) that you read |
| Mathematics Knowledge (MK) | 16 | 20 | High-school math, including algebra and geometry |
| Electronics Information (EI) | 16 | 8 | Electrical principles, basic electronic circuitry, and electronic terminology |
| Auto Information (AI) | 11 | 7 | Knowledge of automobiles, and tool use |
| Shop Information (SI) | 11 | 6 | Knowledge of shop procedures |
| Mechanical Comprehension (MC) | 16 | 20 | Basic mechanical and physical principles |
| Assembling Objects (AO) | 16 | 16 | Spatial orientation |
Note: On the CAT-ASVAB, the AI and SI scores are combined for one score.
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