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ASVAB Auto and Shop Overview
This section is unique because on the computer version of the exam, auto information (AI) and shop information (SI) are two separate sections.
However, on the pencil-and-paper test, they will appear together as one section (AS).
You can expect the following on the computer version of the ASVAB auto exam:
- 10 questions
- 7-minute time limit
You can expect the following on the computer version of the ASVAB shop exam:
- 10 questions
- 7-minute time limit
You can expect the following on the paper and pencil version of the ASVAB auto and shop exam:
- 25 questions
- 11-minute time limit
Some topics you can expect to be quizzed on (in both the auto and shop sections) include:
- Automobile technology
- Basic auto repairs
- Auto shop tools
- Basic engine function and components
- Auto electric systems
- How to identify and fix malfunctions
- Transmission, brakes, steering, and ignition function
Prepare for other sections by answering more of our ASVAB practice questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the auto and shop portion of the exam?
On the computerized exam, the 2 sections are split up. There are 10 questions on the auto portion and 10 on the shop portion.
On the paper and pencil version, the two exams are combined into 1 section. There are a total of 25 questions on the pencil-and-paper exam.
How much time will I have to complete the auto and shop portion of the exam?
On the computer version of the exam, you will have 7 minutes for the auto exam and 7 minutes for the shop exam.
On the paper and pencil version of the exam, you will have 11 minutes.
What topics are tested on the ASVAB auto and shop section?
The main ASVAB auto and shop questions will test your knowledge of how engines function and run. You will need to understand how to fix mechanical problems in an automobile, and understand how they work, including the brakes, transmission, steering, and ignition.
