NG Navy Exam study guide
NG Navy Exam · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The NG Navy Exam is an entry-screening test used to gauge whether a candidate has the academic foundation to handle Navy and National Guard enlisted training in technical and non-technical ratings. It is aimed at applicants who are preparing to enlist or who are exploring whether a military occupational path is a realistic fit. The NG Navy Exam study guide has 7 sections and about 2,124 words.
01Arithmetic Reasoning
Arithmetic Reasoning on the NG Navy Exam measures how well you turn a word problem into arithmetic and carry it through without a calculator. Most items are multi-step: rates, percentages, ratios, averages, unit conversions, and measurement.
309 words, about 2 min02Mathematics Knowledge
Mathematics Knowledge tests algebra, geometry, and number properties without a calculator. Expect linear equations, inequalities, exponent rules, factoring, angle relationships, perimeter, area, volume, and coordinate geometry.
301 words, about 2 min03Word Knowledge
Word Knowledge tests whether you can identify the meaning of a word as it is used in a short sentence or phrase. The exam favors precise vocabulary, so a word that merely fits the topic is not enough; it must match the sentence's meaning, tone, and intensity.
292 words, about 1 min04Paragraph Comprehension
Paragraph Comprehension tests main idea, supporting details, inference, tone, author's purpose, and sequence. The passages are short, so every sentence usually carries information; missing one can change the answer.
301 words, about 2 min05General Science
General Science tests core ideas from life, earth, and physical science. Questions favor fundamental relationships and definitions rather than advanced calculation.
295 words, about 1 min06Mechanical Comprehension
Mechanical Comprehension tests force, work, power, simple machines, and fluid behavior. Many items ask which arrangement gives more force or how a machine changes direction and distance.
314 words, about 2 min07Electronics Information
Electronics Information tests voltage, current, resistance, power, circuit rules, and common components. Voltage is electrical pressure, current is charge flow, and resistance opposes current.
312 words, about 2 min