PiCAT Practice Test 2024 Study Guide (UPDATED)

Last Updated on June 5, 2024

PiCAT Practice Test 2024 Study Guide (UPDATED). Prepare for the Prescreen Internet Computerized Adaptive Test (PiCAT) with our updated 2024 study guide. We provide comprehensive review questions and answers for the US Army, Navy, and Air Force PiCAT exams to enhance your test prep.

In addition, you can download the PiCAT practice test and study guide in a printable PDF format for convenient offline study. Use these resources to ensure you are well-prepared for the PiCAT exam and increase your chances of success.

The Prescreen Internet Computerized Adaptive Test (PiCAT) is an alternative to current ASVAB testing procedures. It is an unsupervised, full version of the ASVAB you may take on your own time. This test predicts future military training and job success. People with high scores on this test have a better chance of qualifying for entry into the military and select jobs within the military.

PiCAT Practice Test 2024

Be sure to remember these three important points when preparing for the PiCAT and making a decision about guessing:

1. Answer all items. There is no penalty for wrong answers.
2. An “educated” guess is better than guessing “blindly.”
3. Guessing “blindly” is better than not guessing at all.

PiCAT Exam

The PiCAT is an alternative to the current ASVAB testing procedures, saving recruiters time and speeding up the enlistment process. The PiCAT is an untimed full version of the ASVAB that you take on any computer with an internet connection. It is intended only for applicants who have never taken the ASVAB. This test predicts future military training and job success.

Test name	PiCAT
Testing Authority	The regional military recruiting center
Purpose	Military test
Total Test Sections	10
Total Items	145 Questions
Questions Type	Multiple Choice Question
Time Limit	No time limit
Minimum Passing Marks	at least 50
Test Language	English
Score Validity	Five years

The scores must be accurate to be a good measure of your qualifications. Following the instructions below will help increase the accuracy of your scores.

You should be well-rested when you take the test. You should also try your best on the test and take the test in a quiet place without interruptions. You should try to finish the test without stopping. It takes most people about two hours or less to complete all parts of the test.

You should not look up answers to test questions or obtain answers from others, as your final score will not represent your true abilities. Use only your knowledge to answer the questions—do not use unauthorized assistance. As you take the test, you should have a pencil and scratch paper before you for any figuring you need to do. Any other materials, including reference books, internet sources, a calculator, and other such help, should NOT be used.

Exam Content

Section	Number of MCQs
1. Word knowledge	16 items
2. Paragraph comprehension	11 items
3. Math knowledge	16 items
4. Arithmetic reasoning	16 items
5. General science	16 items
6. Mechanical comprehension	16 items
7. Shop information	11 items
8. Electronics	16 items
9. Assembly of objects	16 items
10. Auto information	11 items
Total	145 MCQs

1. Word Knowledge (WK)

The Word Knowledge test consists of 16 items and is designed to test your ability to understand the meaning of words through synonyms (words having the same or nearly the same meaning as other words). Vocabulary is one of many factors that characterize reading comprehension but also provides a good measure of verbal comprehension.

2. Paragraph Comprehension (PC)

The Paragraph Comprehension test consists of 11 items and measures the ability to obtain information from written material. The reading passages vary from one paragraph to several paragraphs and may be used for one or more questions. Each question in this section will be answered solely based on the information in the reading passage.

3. Mathematics Knowledge (MK)

The Mathematics Knowledge test consists of 16 items and is designed to measure general mathematical knowledge. It tests your ability to solve problems using high school mathematics, including algebra and basic geometry. Scrap paper is provided for any figuring you may wish to do.

4. Arithmetic Reasoning (AR)

The Arithmetic Reasoning test consists of 16 items and covers basic mathematical problems you may come across in everyday life. These questions measure general reasoning and the ability to solve mathematical problems.

5. General Science (GS)

The General Science test consists of 16 items and covers the material generally taught in junior and senior high school science courses. Most of the questions deal with life science and physical science, with a few questions on earth science.

6. Mechanical Comprehension (MC)

The Mechanical Comprehension test consists of 16 items to measure your understanding of mechanical and physical principles. Many of the questions use drawings to illustrate specific principles. Understanding of these principles comes from observing the physical world, working with or operating mechanical devices, or reading and studying.

7. Shop Information (SI)

The shop Information test consists of 11 items and covers the material generally taught in automobile mechanics in vocational-technical schools and shop instruction.

8. Electronics Information (EI)

The Electronics Information test consists of 16 items dealing with electricity, radio principles, and electronics. This information can be learned by working on radios and electrical equipment, reading books, or taking courses.

9. Assembling Objects (AO)

The Assembling Objects test consists of 16 items to measure your spatial aptitude—the ability to perceive spatial relations. The items involve a series of five drawings and require the identification of an assembled puzzle or correctly connected objects.

10. Auto Information (AI)

Automotive information may also be acquired as a hobby or by working with automobiles. The questions generally pertain to diagnosing car malfunctions, the use of particular parts on a car, or the meaning of terminology.

Military Career Score

The Military Career Score combines Academic Ability, Mechanical Comprehension, and Electronics Information test scores. It estimates your likelihood of qualifying for various enlisted occupations described in Military Careers, a Department of Defense publication that details occupations available in the military.

The Military Career Score is between 140 and 240, with a mean of 200. Appendix A, Military Enlisted Occupations and Civilian Counterparts is a condensed version of enlisted occupations described in Military Careers and can be used to estimate your chances of qualifying for such occupations