ASVAB Assembling Objects

ASVAB Assembling Objects is a subtest on spatial reasoning – which was introduced in 2004 for eligibility into the US navy. Today, it plays a similarly important role.

Here in this ASVAB assembling objects guide, we learn more about the exam format; syllabus of questions; as well as the top tips you need to apply to score the highest possible result.

ASVAB Assembling Objects Exam Format

Depending on whether you are taking the CAT-ASVAB or the P&P ASVAB, there are different numbers of questions asked and time allotted.

CAT
ASVAB

15 Questions

40 Minutes

P&P
ASVAB Exam

25 Questions

15 Minutes

ASVAB SUBTEST

WHAT GETS TESTED?

Spatial reasoning is about taking a set of objects and learning to conceptualize these in your mind. Therefore, the exam tests an applicants analytical skills in a practical way.

To score high on the ASVAB assembling object test, applicants must learn about the kinds of question asked; how to identify trick answers; and, most importantly, how to add structure to the way they work out the correct solution.

  • Connector Problems

    Connector problems form about half of the assembling objects questions asked on the exam. Put simply, you will be presented with a series of shapes. At one point in either shape, there will be a dot and assigned letter, such as A or B. Another object will also have a designated dot, assigned A or B, and it is your job to connect those objects in an accurate way that preserves both the shape of the object and the angle at which it connects with the second object.

  • Assembling Shapes

    Assembling shape-style questions take a different approach. Here, you will be presented with a question of an object broken into several pieces. Your task is to assemble those pieces back together again. There are four possible options, all of which are roughly like one another. Approximately half the assembling objects exam is composed of shape reconstruction questions such as this. Bear in mind that the orientation of the shape, both in terms of question pieces, and the final design, must be consistent.

To score high on the ASVAB assembling objects
 exam, candidates need to perform equally as well as both of these two question types.

Test Taking Tips!

To succeed at the ASVAB assembling objects test, candidates must study in the weeks and months leading up to the exam – taking as many ASVAB test questions as possible.

  • Avoid mirror images. One of the standard trick techniques that examiners use to fool candidates is to mirror an image rather than rotate an image. There is a world of difference between the two. Answers with mirror images are not the same as rotated images and can be disregarded as false and misleading.
  • Take one piece at a time. For shape assembly-style questions, we recommend taking one piece at a time, typically the largest piece. Often on the ASVAB exam, there are two options which are either missing one piece or which have an entirely different shape. By taking one piece at a time from the question, and directly comparing it with all four answers, you can quickly identify wrong answers and slowly work toward the correct solution. Avoid the common mistake of taking all pieces in your mind and working it out all at once. Instead, keep structure to your answer methodology. It always works out better.
  • Get drawing. The more you sit down and draw images and practice these kinds of problem, the easier it becomes to work things out. In fact, we would even recommend coming up with your own style of problem. Start out simple and work your way up. The more hands-on, practical approach always works – and it brings to life what you are learning on paper.
  • Learn how to rotate images. Leading on from the point above, candidates should learn about how images are rotated on an axis. Ultimately, the more you become familiar with this rotation process, the easier it gets to answer ASVAB test questions on connection-style problems.

CANDIDATES WHO WISH TO APPLY FOR

NAVAL POSITIONS

OR ENGINEERING-STYLE
ROLES ARE RECOMMENDED
TO SCORE HIGH

AS THIS RESULT IS
INCLUDED AS PART OF
COMPOSITE SCORES.

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