The “Electronic Information” subtest on the ASVAB contains twenty multiple-choice questions. You will have nine minutes to answer questions about electronics. These questions will measure your ability with understanding electric circuits, electricity, electrical devices and systems. You will be identifying particular devices on circuit diagrams as well as possibly explaining current voltages to include measuring. If you are someone who use to tear apart junk from your father’s garage, you will find that you will be familiar with some of these questions and topics.
Measures aptitude for electronics
The score from the “Electronic Information” subtest will not be utilized in calculating your AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score, which determines your eligibility for enlisting into the United States military. Where your score from this subtest will not be calculated with the AFQT, it does however calculate into determining if you have the aptitude for military jobs that entail electronics.
The score from the “Electronic Information” section of the ASVAB is labeled a “line score” which determines if recruits are eligible for training with specific electronic careers in the military. Electronics is not something every recruit is expected to master however, there are great rewards for recruits who have the aptitude for this subject.
Electronics and military careers
Higher than average scores on this subtest can prove important if you want a military career involving mechanical maintenance, general maintenance or a career with electronics. Keep in mind that not all military jobs require a passing grade on the “Electronic Information” subtest.
Electronics and civilian careers
Anyone interested in civilian careers that entail electronics, there are numerous fields to pursue. Some examples of these fields are as follows.
- Electrical Engineers
- Electrical repair person
- Electric Sales person
- Electronic Assembly person
- Electric companies
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