Angola Army Military Academy Entrance Exam study guide
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The Angola Army Military Academy Entrance Exam (Exame de Admissão à Academia Militar do Exército) is the competitive admission assessment for candidates seeking officer training in the Angolan Army. It is intended for young Angolans who meet the academy's age, citizenship, health and fitness requirements and who wish to pursue a military career as commissioned officers. The Angola Army Military Academy Entrance Exam study guide has 10 sections and about 2,243 words.
01Portuguese Language and Written Expression
Portuguese questions at this level usually combine grammar, orthography and reading comprehension. Know the difference between classe de palavras (substantivo, adjetivo, verbo, advérbio, pronome, preposição, conjunção, interjeição) and função sintática (sujeito, predicado, objeto direto, objeto indireto, complemento nominal, adjunto adverbial).
253 words, about 1 min02Mathematics
Expect arithmetic (fractions, percentages, proportion, powers and roots), algebra (linear and quadratic equations, systems, factorization, inequalities), functions (affine and quadratic graphs), basic geometry (triangles, circles, areas and volumes) and elementary statistics (mean, median, mode). Trigonometric ratios in right triangles and the Pythagorean theorem appear frequently.
233 words, about 1 min03Physics
Core topics: kinematics (uniform and accelerated motion), Newton's laws, work and energy, simple machines, pressure and density, heat and temperature, basic electricity (Ohm's law, series and parallel circuits) and waves/sound. Know the SI units and their symbols.
219 words, about 1 min04Chemistry
Expect atomic structure (protons, neutrons, electrons, isotopes), the periodic table and its groups, chemical bonding (ionic, covalent, metallic), chemical formulas and equations, moles and molar mass, acids/bases/salts and pH, plus simple organic chemistry (hydrocarbons, functional groups). Balancing : coefficients change, subscripts do not.
202 words, about 1 min05History and Geography of Angola
Know Angola's geography: 18 provinces , capital Luanda , major rivers (Kwanza, Cunene, Cubango, Zambezi tributaries), the coastal plain and the central plateau (planalto central), climate zones (tropical, semi-arid in the south), and natural resources (oil in Cabinda and offshore, diamonds in Lunda Norte/Sul, hydroelectric potential). Historical milestones: pre-colonial kingdoms (Kongo, Ndongo, Lunda, Ovimbundu), Portuguese arrival in the 15th century, the slave trade, the armed struggle for liberation (1961), independence on 11 November 1975 , the civil war (1975–2002), the Alvor Agreement (1975), the Bicesse Accords (1991), the Lusaka Protocol (1994) and the Luena Memorandum (2002).
231 words, about 1 min06Civic Education and National Symbols
Citizenship duties and rights, the Constitution, state institutions (President, National Assembly, courts), and the national symbols : the flag, the coat of arms, the national anthem ("Angola Avante!"), and the motto. Know the colours of the flag - red, black, and yellow - with the emblem (a machete, a half gear wheel, and a star).
231 words, about 1 min07English Language
Basic to intermediate English: verb tenses (present simple, present continuous, past simple, present perfect), articles (a/an/the), prepositions, comparatives and superlatives, question formation, and reading comprehension of short texts. Vocabulary tends to be general and academic (military, geography, daily life).
188 words, under 1 min08Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge
Logical reasoning : sequences (arithmetic, geometric, alternating), analogies, syllogisms, coding/decoding, spatial reasoning, and truth-teller/liar puzzles. General knowledge : world and African geography, major historical events, science basics, and current institutions (UN, AU, SADC, CPLP).
184 words, under 1 min09Physical Fitness Assessment
Candidates are typically assessed on endurance (a timed run, often 1 000–2 400 m), strength (push-ups, sit-ups or pull-ups), speed (short sprint), and flexibility or agility. The exact standards vary by institution and are usually published in the call for applications (edital).
259 words, about 1 min10Medical and Psychological Screening
Medical screening typically includes vision and hearing checks, blood pressure, BMI, cardiovascular and respiratory assessment, and a general physical examination. Psychological screening assesses emotional stability, stress tolerance, motivation, attention and teamwork, often through interviews and questionnaires.
243 words, about 1 min