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[DBM]

I'm a bit confused about the listening section of the janz sim. Does the target ear change or not? Because sometimes I will hear right, then left, and a mix of that during the session. I'm clearly understanding the instructions wrong because I'm not getting any of the cues right

 

[NKMess]

I'm a bit confused about the listening section of the janz sim. Does the target ear change or not? Because sometimes I will hear right, then left, and a mix of that during the session. I'm clearly understanding the instructions wrong because I'm not getting any of the cues right

The target ear changes on the ASTB

 

[FreddiePham]

It doesn't, mech comprehension applies to your OAR score. I was scoring in the 70s-90s in the app for mech and math and got a 55 on my OAR when I did the test. Like the others said, mech comp was a lot more conceptual than it was applied formulas as it is on the app. I found myself encountering some concepts I was not familiar with. I guess that's all to say don't exactly stress about unfamiliar concepts but to focus on the ANIT and PBM sections.

Thank you for the answer. Do you know what is a good average reaction time for the UAV portion? On the practice portion of the app, I usually missed one and my avg reaction time is around 1.5s.

 

[NKMess]

Thank you for the answer. Do you know what is a good average reaction time for the UAV portion? On the practice portion of the app, I usually missed one and my avg reaction time is around 1.5s.

Sure thing! No idea for certain, but mine was around 2 seconds on the actual test and I got 7/8/8. I scored better on the app. My opinion is that moderate preparation will pay dividends on that test.

 

[DBM]

The target ear changes on the ASTB

On the sim, it says "press e when you hear an even number in your left ear" and "right click when you hear an odd number in your right ear". So if the target ear is the right one, for example, would I only listen for odd numbers in the right ear?

 

[NKMess]

On the sim, it says "press e when you hear an even number in your left ear" and "right click when you hear an odd number in your right ear". So if the target ear is the right one, for example, would I only listen for odd numbers in the right ear?

Nope! You'd be listening to both odds and evens and making the appropriate inputs. Although I don't know my exact accuracy from the test, I did find it to be somewhat easier than the sim.

 

[DBM]

Nope! You'd be listening to both odds and evens and making the appropriate inputs. Although I don't know my exact accuracy from the test, I did find it to be somewhat easier than the sim.

I believe that's where I get confused because, although the ear changes, it seems like the sim has their own instructions. Again, I'm pretty sure im interpreting it wrong but on the astb app, I do very well with the listen portion. I understand, on the app, that with either the left or right ear, you push the clutch botton for odd and pull the trigger for even. But when I read the instructions on the screenshot, they seem to want you to press/click based on a certain ear.

 

[Andre12]

You will hear the wrong numbers in each ear, as well as the correct numbers in each ear. You only push the proper button when you hear the proper even\odd in the proper ear. When you hear the wrong kind of number in the wrong ear, don't push.

 

[brynaranjo]

First off, congratulations on your score.

What exactly do you mean by the info in the Gomez drive being dated?

Is the actual test difficulty much higher or is the actual test asking questions that aren't covered in the drive?

Thank you!

I was more so referring to the documents that are just a compilation of tips from different test takers because they date as far back as 2013. Some of the specific questions that a lot of those test takers are referring to are most likely not going to be on any exam nowadays. It wouldn't hurt to look over them if you have plenty of time to study but I wouldn't prioritize these if you're cramming. Overall the Gomez drive has plenty of study material all around for you to score well.

Honestly I was pretty nervous going into the exam but the test difficulty was a lot easier than I had thought it would be. The mechanical portion was entirely conceptual for me and the ANIT portion just touched on basics like plane parts/aerodynamic forces and a few naval terms.

 

[stinky.pinky]

Hey Guys!

I am a MIDN at a Federal Service Academy. I took the ASTB last year in 2023 before the terrain update came through. Do you know if I have to retake the ASTB because I took it before the test change. I got really good scores and really don't want to retake it. I heard scores are good for life but now that the test has changed a little I hope I don't have to retake.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Hey Guys!

I am a MIDN at a Federal Service Academy. I took the ASTB last year in 2023 before the terrain update came through. Do you know if I have to retake the ASTB because I took it before the test change. I got really good scores and really don't want to retake it. I heard scores are good for life but now that the test has changed a little I hope I don't have to retake.

Think you answered your own question.

Also check out the ASTB website https://www.med.navy.mil/Navy-Medic...stitute/Department-53-Operational-Psychology/

 

[FreddiePham]

Took my ASTB today and got 54 6/5/7. Apparently I missed the criteria for NFO immediate selection. However, my recruiter said that I have a very good shot of getting selected for NFO and does not recommend me to retake the test. What do you guys think?

 

[Andre12]

Exactly what sub parts go into each of the ASTB's 3 scores? Is AQR just ANIT? Is PFAR just the stick and throttle with dichotic listening and EP's? Is FOFAR just the UAV and Terrain ID?

Anyone know for sure?

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Exactly what sub parts go into each of the ASTB's 3 scores? Is AQR just ANIT? Is PFAR just the stick and throttle with dichotic listening and EP's? Is FOFAR just the UAV and Terrain ID?

Anyone know for sure?

That is info not disclosed.

 

[Hunterofthemc]

Just took the ASTB an hour ago and scored a 7/8/8 with no flight experience. Came to this thread for help so now will be offering it! Ask away!