Vocational Exams
ASVAB: ASVAB Exam
The ASVAB is a nationally-normed, multi-aptitude test battery that has been provided to high
schools and post-secondary schools since 1968. The ASVAB was developed by the U.S. Department of
Defense.
Eight ASVAB Test Sections:
General Science
Arithmetic Reasoning
Word Knowledge
Paragraph Comprehension
Mathematics Knowledge
Electronics Information
Auto and Shop Information
Mechanical Comprehension
Official Testing Organization:
ASVAB Testing
http://www.asvabprogram.com
HOBET: HOBET Exam
Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test
HOBET Test Sections:
Essential Math Skills, Reading Comprehension for Science Textbooks, Reading Rate, Critical
Thinking Appraisal, Test-taking Skills, Stress Levels, Social Interaction Profile, Learning
Styles and Overall Composite Score.
NET:
Nurse Entrance Test
Seven NET Test Sections:
Reading Comprehension: 33 questions - 30 minutes
Mathematics: 60 problems - 60 minutes
Reading Rate: Do Not Count Towards Your Score
Test Taking Skills: Do Not Count Towards Your Score
Stress Level Profile: Do Not Count Towards Your Score
Social Interaction Profile: Do Not Count Towards Your Score
Learning Style: Do Not Count Towards Your Score
ParaPro: ParaPro Exam
The ParaPro Assessment measures the reading, writing, and math competency of prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. It also measures the ability to apply these competencies when assisting in classroom instruction.
Official Testing Organization:
ETS Testing
http://www.ets.org
TABE: TABE Exam
Test for Adult Basic Education
The TABE test (Tests of Adult Basic Education) is an English, math, and reading assessment exam.
It takes approximately 1.5 hours to take the TABE.