Army.com - ASVAB Test Design

The ASVAB is a multiple choice test. There are a total of 200 questions.

The ASVAB consists of ten short tests to complete during three hours. An ASVAB test administrator will give you instructions and tell you how long you have to complete each test. However, before you begin, you will have a chance to answer some practice questions and ask any questions about taking the test.

ASVAB Secrets Study Guide

The ASVAB tests cover General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Numerical Operations, Coding Speed, Auto and Shop Information, Mathematics Knowledge, Mechanical Comprehension and Electronics Information.

No one passes or fails the ASVAB. However, to be considered for enlistment in the Army, you need to score at least a 31. Your scores will be provided to you on a report called the ASVAB Student Results Sheet, with additional information to help you understand your score.

The test is divided into 8 subtest:

General Science
Arithmetic Reasoning
Word Knowledge
Paragraph Comprehension
Auto & Shop Information
Mathematics Knowledge
Electronics Information
Mechanical Comprehension.

Total number of questions: 200
Test Time: 134 minutes
Administrative Time: 46 minutes
Total Test Time: 180 minutes

ASVAB Secrets Study Guide

Subtest	Minutes	Questions	Description
General Science	11	25	Measures knowledge of physical and biological sciences
Arithmetic Reasoning	36	30	Measures ability to solve arithmetic word problems
Word Knowledge	11	35	Measures ability to select the correct meaning of words presented in context, and identify synonyms
Paragraph Comprehension	13	15	Measures ability to obtain information from written material
Auto and Shop Information	11	25	Measures knowledge of automobiles, tools, and shop terminology and practices
Mathematics Knowledge	24	25	Measures knowledge of high school mathematics principles
Mechanical Comprehension	19	25	Measures knowledge of mechanical and physical principles, and ability to visualize how illustrated objects work
Electronics Information	9	20	Tests knowledge of electricity and electronics

ASVAB results are valid for two years. After taking an initial ASVAB Test (any ASVAB test taken in school doesn't count as an "initial test"), one must wait a minimum of 30 days for the first re-test, 30 days for the second re-test, and then a minimum of six months for any re-tests thereafter. There are no limits to the number of times the ASVAB can be taken if he/she failed to achieve a minimum qualifying score.