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ASVAB
Preparation
Questionnaire
Agency Disclosure Notice
The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 12 minutes per respondent,
including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate
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Privacy Act Statement
ASVAB Preparation Questionnaire
In accordance with the Privacy Act, this notice informs you of the purpose of collecting personally identifiable
information and how this information will be used. Please read it carefully.
AUTHORITY: 10 USC 136 and 2358; and E.O. 9397
PURPOSE: Name and SSN are collected so that the responses can be combined with ASVAB scores.
ROUTINE USES: None.
DISCLOSURE: Answering this questionnaire is voluntary. There is no penalty if you choose not to respond.
Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)
Testing Division Survey No. 2008-0001
DMDC ASVAB Preparation Survey
c/o Human Resources Research Organization
66 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314-1591
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ABOUT THIS QUESTIONNAIRE
The Department of Defense needs information about ASVAB test preparation to adequately assess the benefit of
ASVAB test preparation on ASVAB test scores. During the course of this study all military applicants are being
asked to take the ASVAB Preparation Questionnaire. Your responses will be kept private (your name and social
security number are only used to match your test preparation survey answers with your ASVAB results). Only group
statistics will be reported, and no data identifying specific individuals will be released to anyone. Your responses
will not affect your ASVAB scores or your eligibility for military service or specific military occupations.
If you have concerns about your rights as a research participant, the purpose of this survey or how privacy will be
maintained please contact Ms. Caroline Miner, Human Subjects Protections Specialist, Deployment Health Support
Division, 5113 Leesburg Pike, Skyline 4, Suite 403, Falls Church, VA 22041, [email protected],
(703) 575-2677, Fax (703) 824-4216.
Please accept our thanks for your help in this survey!
INSTRUCTIONS
Please use a No. 2 Pencil Only (Please, do not use ink, ball-point, or felt-tip pens).
• This is not a test, so take your time.
• Select answers that best fit you.
CORRECT MARK
• Make heavy black marks that fill the response circles.
• Do not make any marks outside of response circles.
• If you change your mind, erase old marks completely.
INCORRECT MARKS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION (Please complete before answering the questions.)
Please write your last name (up to the first 10 letters), social security number, test site code, and today's date in
the blocks provided. Then fill-in the corresponding response circles.
Last Name
SSN
Test Site
Test Date
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Year
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ASVAB HISTORY
ASVAB PREPARATION
1. How many times have you previously taken the
ASVAB for the purpose of applying to the military?
Include ASVAB taken in your high school as part
of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program in your
count. Do not include practice tests or today’s test
in your count.
zero --> Go to Question 5
once
two times
three times
more than three times
6. The following is a list of test preparation topics
(a-m) and materials (n-w). For each one, mark YES
or NO to report whether you reviewed that topic or
used that material in preparation for taking the
ASVAB.
No
Topics
Yes
a. time management advice (how much time
to spend on each question) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. the advantages/disadvantages of guessing
on the test questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. the importance of being well rested and in
a good state-of-mind on test day . . . . . . . . . . .
d. the importance of eating the right kinds and
amounts of foods and liquids before the test .
e. test content (for example: vocabulary, reading,
math, and electronics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f. test instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
g. question types (for example: multiple choice,
fill in the blank, and essay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
h. test lengths and time limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
i. similarities and differences between the
paper and computerized versions of the
ASVAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
j. answer sheet format (for the paper-based
version). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
k. computer keyboard layout (for the
computerized version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
l. practice questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
m. ASVAB scores and their meaning . . . . . . . . . .
2. Did you take the ASVAB in your high school as
part of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program?
No, I never took the ASVAB in my high school.
Yes, I took the ASVAB in my high school and
discussed my scores with a recruiter for joining
the military.
Yes, I took the ASVAB in my high school and only
used the scores for career exploration.
3. If you took the ASVAB before, how well do you
think your scores reflected your abilities?
pretty good estimates of my abilities
somewhat low compared with my abilities
much too low compared with my abilities
4. If you took the ASVAB before today, how nervous
were you about taking the ASVAB on your most
recent attempt?
extremely nervous
very nervous
somewhat nervous
slightly nervous
not at all nervous
Materials
n. ASVAB study guide book (such as
ARCO, ASVAB for Dummies, Barron's,
Kaplan, McGraw Hill, or other similar books) .
o. classroom-based ASVAB preparation course .
p. classroom courses of a general nature such
as a math refresher course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
q. Internet ASVAB preparation course . . . . . . . .
r. ASVAB preparation software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
s. flash cards developed for ASVAB preparation .
t. textbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
u. practice tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
v. U.S. Army-sponsored website:
https://www.March2Success.com . . . . . . . . . .
w. other topic or material (please specify below):
5. How important are each of the following to you in
taking the ASVAB?
Extremely Important
Very Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not At All Important
a. obtaining high scores. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Did you answer yes to any items in Question 6 (a-w)?
Yes, I did answer yes to one or more items in
Question 6 --> Go to Question 8.
No, I did not answer yes to any of items in
Question 6. --> Go to Question 14.
b. controlling test anxiety . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. qualifying for an enlistment bonus . .
d. qualifying for a particular military job .
e. qualifying for military entrance. . . . . .
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8. When did your preparation(s) for the
ASVAB occur? Mark Yes or No for
each item.
9. Which type of ASVAB practice test(s) have you
taken? Mark Yes or No for each item.
No
No
Yes
Yes
a. before I took my first ASVAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. between the first and second time I took
the ASVAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. between the second and third time I took
the ASVAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. between the third and fourth time I took the
ASVAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. printed test included with an ASVAB study
guide book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b. test on a CD included with an ASVAB study
guide book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
c. free test on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
d. purchased test on the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e. part of a classroom-based test preparation
course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
f. part of an on-line test preparation course . . .
g. other (please specify below):
10. About how much time did you spend studying test preparation
materials or study aids for each of the following ASVAB content areas?
For example, how much time did you spend with math materials
or study aids before taking the math portion of the ASVAB?
Do not include time spent in high school classes.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
General Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arithmetic Reasoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Word Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paragraph Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mathematics Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shop Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11. About how much time did you spend answering and reviewing
practice-test questions for each of the following parts of the
ASVAB? Do not include time spent during official ASVAB testing
sessions.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
more than 200 hours
101 - 200 hours
51 - 100 hours
26 - 50 hours
13 - 25 hours
6 - 12 hours
3 - 5 hours
2 hours
1 hour
less than 1 hour
0 hours
more than 24 hours
13 - 24 hours
6 - 12 hours
3 - 5 hours
2 hours
1 hours
less than 1 hour
0 hours
General Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arithmetic Reasoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Word Knowledge
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Paragraph Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mathematics Knowledge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shop Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronics Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mechanical Comprehension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling Objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12. Overall, how much time did you spend preparing
for the ASVAB? Include only those activities you
specifically used to familiarize yourself with the
ASVAB and to raise your ASVAB scores. Do not
include, for example, time spent in high school
courses.
0 hours
less than 1 hour
1 hour
2 hours
3 – 5 hours
6 – 12 hours
13 – 25 hours
26 – 50 hours
51 – 100 hours
101 – 200 hours
more than 200 hours
EDUCATION
15. How long has it been since you last received
classroom instruction in each of the following
areas? Only consider instruction received in high
school, college, or vocational classes. Do not count
classroom instruction specifically intended to
familiarize you with the ASVAB.
more than 8 years
5 - 8 years
3 - 4 years
2 years
1 year or less
no classroom instruction
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
13. About how much money did you spend on ASVAB
preparation materials and activities?
I spent no money
$1 - $15
$16 - $35
$36 - $80
$81 - $125
$126 - $200
$201 - $500
more than $500
Arts and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign and Classical Languages .
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. Indicate the total number of years of high school
courses (in grades 9 through 12) you have taken
or plan to take in each of the following subject
areas.
4 years
3 years
2 years
1 year
1/2 year
none
14. If ASVAB preparation (study books, online courses,
class instruction, and other methods) was offered
free of charge, how much time would you be willing
to spend in total with all forms of preparation to
achieve your primary goal?
0 hours
1 hour
2 hours
3 – 5 hours
6 – 12 hours
13 – 25 hours
26 – 50 hours
51 – 100 hours
101 – 200 hours
201 – 500 hours
501 – 1,000 hrs
more than 1,000 hours
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Arts and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign and Classical Languages .
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17. Indicate the average grade you have received in
high school courses (grades 9 through 12) in the
specific subjects listed below.
E or F
D
C
B
A
none
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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Arts and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign and Classical Languages .
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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18. How do you think you compare with other military
applicants in the specific subjects listed below?
BACKGROUND
22. What language do you know best?
English
English and another language about the same
another language
Don't Know
among the highest 10 percent
above average
average
below average
among the lowest 10 percent
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
23. What language did you learn to speak first?
English only
English and another language
another language
Arts and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign and Classical Languages .
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24. Indicate the highest level of education completed
by your mother (or female guardian).
(Mark only one.)
no formal education
less than high school
some high school
high school diploma or equivalent
business or trade school diploma/certificate
some college
Associate or two-year degree
Bachelor’s or four-year degree
some graduate or professional school
graduate or professional degree
don’t know
19. Indicate your average grade for all academic
subjects taken in high school.
C+
A+
C
A
CAD+
B+
D
B
E or F
B-
20. What is the highest level of education you have
completed?
some high school
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE — high school
DIPLOMA or the equivalent (for example, GED)
business or trade school diploma/certificate
some college
Associate or two-year degree
Bachelor’s or four-year degree
some graduate or professional school
graduate or professional degree
25. Indicate the highest level of education completed
by your father (or male guardian). (Mark only one.)
no formal education
less than high school
some high school
high school diploma or equivalent
business or trade school diploma/certificate
some college
Associate or two-year degree
Bachelor’s or four-year degree
some graduate or professional school
graduate or professional degree
don’t know
21. What is the highest level of education you plan
to complete beyond your current level?
(Mark only one.)
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE — high school
DIPLOMA or the equivalent (for example: GED)
business or trade school diploma/certificate
Associate or two-year degree
Bachelor’s or four-year degree
graduate or professional degree
No additional education planned
undecided
Please continue on the next page.
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COMMENTS
Thank you very much for completing this questionnaire. The ASVAB test administrator will collect this survey
when you are done. If you have comments or concerns about this questionnaire or about the issues raised
in this survey, please feel free to write them in the space below. Any comments you make on this questionnaire
will be kept private!!!!!!
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RD25297-PFI-54321
| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | 25297 ASVAB Prep Activities |
| Author | Laura Schnellman |
| File Modified | 2008-09-19 |
| File Created | 2008-06-19 |