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> Examinees are required to complete all sections of the test regardless of the program for which they are applying.
> The AFOQT can only be taken twice. (waiverable)
> Examinees must wait 180 days (6 months) between tests.
> AFOQT scores never expire.
> The most recent AFOQT test score is the one that counts.

• Get a good night’s sleep the night before the test. 

• Arrive on time to take the AFOQT.  If you arrive late, you will not be allowed to take the test. 

• Wear comfortable, yet professional civilian clothing to take the test.

• You may not use a calculator on the test. Watches are allowed if they do not have a calculator feature.

• Food and Drink will not be allowed in the testing area during test taking.

• Pencils and scratch paper will be provided.

 The AFOQT will last approximately 3.5 hours.  This includes time preparing the answer sheets, administrative time between sections, and a 10 minute break.

Each test question is multiple choice with 4 or 5 possible options.  Each question has only one correct answer.  You will not be penalized for guessing.

On many of the sections you will have enough time to answer all the questions.  On others, you may not finish.  This is normal.  Just work as quickly and accurately as you can.

The testing schedule below will familiarize you with the sections of the test.

          Pre-Test Activities
          Administrative actions. (24 minutes)

1. Verbal Analogies

Measures ability to reason and see relationships between words. (25 questions/8 minutes)

2. Arithmetic Reasoning
   Measures general reasoning. It is concerned with one's ability to arrive at solutions to problems. (25 questions/29 minutes)
   
3. Word Knowledge
   Measures verbal comprehension involving the ability to understand written language. (25 questions/5 minutes)
   
4. Math Knowledge
   Measures functional ability in using learned mathematical relationships (25 questions/22 minutes)
   
   
   <<10-Minute Break>>
   
   
5. Instrument Comprehension

Measures ability to determine position of an airplane in flight from reading instruments. (20 questions/6 minutes)

6. Block Counting
   Measures ability to "see into" a 3-dimensional stack of blocks and determine how many pieces are touched by certain numbered blocks. (20 questions/3 minutes)
   
7. Table Reading
   Measures ability to read tables quickly and accurately. (40 questions/7 minutes)
   
8. Aviation Information
   Measures knowledge of general aeronautical concepts and terminology (past and current). (20 questions/8 minutes)
   
9. Rotated Blocks
   Measures spatial aptitude, that is, ability to visualize and manipulate objects in space. (15 questions/13 minutes)
   
10. Hidden Figures
    (Template matching) Measures perceptual reasoning using visual imagery and short-term memory. (15 questions/8 minutes)
11. Self Description Inventory (40 minutes)

> Test results are given in five areas. They are: Pilot, Navigator, Academic Aptitude, Verbal and Quantitative (Math).

• Pilot score of 25
• Combined Pilot and Navigator score of 50
• Quantitative score of 10

Navigator (Minimum score requirements for navigator candidates shown below.) This composite measures some of the knowledge and abilities considered necessary for successful completion of navigator training. The Navigator-Technical composite shares many subtests with the Pilot composite. Subtests that measure verbal ability, ability to determine aircraft altitude, and knowledge of aeronautical concepts are not included. However, subtests measuring quantitative aptitudes, some spatial or visual abilities and knowledge of general science are added.

• Pilot score of 10
• Combined Pilot and Navigator score of 50
• Quantitative score of 10

Quantitative (All candidates must achieve a minimum score of 10.) This composite measures various types of quantitative knowledge and abilities. The Quantitative composite shares subtests with the Navigator-Technical composite discussed above and includes subtests which measure the ability to understand and reason with arithmetic relationships, interpret data from graphs and charts, and to use mathematical terms, formulas and relationships.

Academic Aptitude (No minimum score required.) The Academic Aptitude score, which is a composite of Math and Verbal sections, is used as part of the Field Training selection process. This composite measures verbal and quantitative knowledge and abilities. The Academic Aptitude composite combines all subtests used to score the Verbal and Quantitative composites.

> Each of the five scores are percentile based, meaning they range from 01-99.
> Statistical analysis indicates average scores are in the 40s for each of the areas.
> It is highly recommended that individuals interested in being pilots should strive to achieve scores in the 70s or above. 

The following list will tell you which test sections make up each composite score.  The numbers correlate to the numbers on the testing schedule.

Pilot: 2,4,5,7,8

Nav Tech: 1,2,4,6,7,9

Academic Aptitude: 1,2,3,4

Verbal: 1,3

Quantitative: 2,4

All scores are scaled and compared to other people who take the test (ie. A verbal score of 40 means that you did better than 40% of people who took the test). Below are the minimum scores to qualify for each category of officer:

Your test results will come back 1-2 weeks after you complete the test.  Examinees will get a chance to meet with your cadre after the fact to formally go over your results.

If you do not meet the minimum scores, you will be allowed to re-test 6 months (180 days) later. 

You are allowed to take the AFOQT only twice in your lifetime.  If you would like to re-test to aim for higher scores, you must consider that there is also the possibility of lower scores.  The most recent AFOQT score is the only one that counts.

How many times can I take the AFOQT?
2 times with a minimum interval of 6 months between test administrations.  Waivers to take the test a third time are granted to individuals who have completed “significant” training since the previous administration if the training impacts the skills being measured by the test (college-level math and English courses, PPL, etc).

Check out our Aviation Bookstore test review section for AFOQT test preparation study guides. Also, any SAT review material may be useful as you prepare for the Math and Quantitative (Math) sections.  Plan now and pick the right study guide for you.  Also, check out the free full length on-line practice test:

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