ASVAB history
What does the acronym ASVAB stand for?
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
How many questions are on the ASVAB test?
200
How long are the ASVAB test results good for?
2 years
How do I know if I need to take a Civil Service exam for the position I am applying for?
Look on the government website's job listing/ exam announcement
What does it mean to be working as a Civil Service employee or is a Civil Servant?
It means the person works for a government agency
Who developed the ASVAB test?
U.S. Department of Defense
What is the total test time alloted for the ASVAB?
180 minutes (3 hours)
If you are looking to join the military, what does the ASVAB score indicate?
Where would I be able to find a Civil Service exam announcement or job listing?
Official websites of the government department I am interested in
Name our 3 government agencies?
local (City, County, Municipal, Municipality), state, and federal government
What year was the ASVAB introduced?
1968
True or False
The ASVAB an IQ test that measures intelligence
False
Can the ASVAB affect your school grades?
No
What is on the Civil Service exam and how is the test formatted?
How can I apply for a Civil Service job?
Go to the government department's website, follow the instructions exactly as featured, in most cases there is an "Apply Online" button available
True or False
The ASVAB is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world.
True
Which ASVAB subtest has the longest time alloted, how long, and what does it measure?
Arithmetic reasoning, 36 minutes, measures ability to solve math word problems
What 3 things do higher ASVAB test scores mean?
Higher test scores often mean better jobs, higher salary, and more opportunities for advancement in the military
What is the difference between Federal, State, and Local exams?
Exams are usually the same if they have the same job title.
What is the occupational questionnaire?
Yes/No, multiple choice type questions that evaluate a candidates experience in education, the work place, and the necessary skills required by the job. Required only by the Federal government
After many research studies, what has the ASVAB shown to assesses in test takers?
The ASVAB assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of occupations
Which 3 ASVAB sub-tests are subjects we don't normally test in school?
Auto and shop information
Mechanical comprehension
Electronics information
What happens to your ASVAB test results?
The ASVAB test results are returned to you and the school counselor.
What can I do to prepare for a Civil Service exam?
Get a study guide from the library or book store, or pay for online test preparation service like www.testprep-online.com
What happens after applying and passing the Civil Service exam?
My name gets placed on an eligibility list with the highest scorers on the top. I then wait for the government department to contact me for an interview and I may have to take more tests