Exam at a glance
Questions
225
Time limit
154 min
Passing
Varies by service branch and job specialty (AFQT score and individual subtest scores are used).
Practice bank
244 Qs
What the exam covers
- 1
General Science (GS)
10% · 20 lessons
- 2
Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)
20% · 35 lessons
- 3
Word Knowledge (WK)
15% · 59 lessons
- 4
Paragraph Comprehension (PC)
15% · 30 lessons
- 5
Mathematics Knowledge (MK)
15% · 28 lessons
- 6
Electronics Information (EI)
10% · 20 lessons
- 7
Auto and Shop Information (AS)
5% · 10 lessons
- 8
Mechanical Comprehension (MC)
10% · 32 lessons
How to prepare on Step2Study
1. Learn
Work through the Academy modules — short lessons with key facts and memory tricks.
2. Practice
Take the numbered practice tests with instant feedback, flashcards and mental maps.
3. Simulate
Sit a full timed simulation to check you are ready for exam day.