Glossary E
Eat a healthy meal before the exam
Consuming a balanced meal before an exam to improve cognitive function and reduce stress.
Eating a healthy breakfast on test day
Choosing nutritious foods to fuel the body and brain for optimal performance.
Eating breakfast on test day
Consuming a meal before an exam to improve focus and energy levels.
Educational opportunities
Programs and resources available for furthering education and career development.
Educational requirements assessment
Evaluating the necessary qualifications and prerequisites for a particular career or educational program.
Effective Learning Strategies
Methods for acquiring knowledge and skills, such as repetition and practice.
Effectiveness
The ability to achieve a desired outcome or goal.
Effective study habits
Techniques for learning and retaining information, such as active reading and note-taking.
Efficiency
The ability to accomplish a task with minimal waste of time, energy, or resources.
Efficient test-taking habits
Strategies for maximizing performance on exams, such as time management and prioritization.
Electrical circuits
The path that electricity follows through a system, which can include switches, fuses, and other components.
Electrical safety precautions
Measures taken to prevent electrical accidents, such as wearing protective gear and following proper procedures.
Electrical shock
A sudden discharge of electricity through the body, which can cause injury or death.
Electrical systems
The network of electrical components and wiring that provide power to a building or device.
Electrical wiring
The process of installing and connecting wires to create an electrical system.
Electrical wiring and components
The physical wiring and parts that make up an electrical system.
Electronic information
Data and information stored and transmitted electronically, such as through computers or the internet.
Eliminating distractions
Techniques for minimizing or removing distractions during test-taking.
Eliminating external distractions
Techniques for minimizing or removing distractions from the test-taking environment.
Eliminating irrelevant details
Ignoring extraneous or unnecessary information to focus on the most important details.
Elimination Method
A strategy for eliminating incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice questions.
Elimination method for multiple-choice questions
A systematic approach to eliminating incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice questions.
Elimination of distractions
Techniques for minimizing or removing distractions during test-taking.
Elimination strategy
A plan for systematically eliminating incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice questions.
Elimination techniques
Strategies for eliminating incorrect answer choices on multiple-choice questions.
Emergency procedures
Protocols and actions to be taken in the event of an emergency or crisis.
Emotional regulation skills
Techniques for managing and controlling one’s emotions in high-pressure situations.
Encouragement
Positive feedback and support to boost motivation and confidence.
Endurance training
Physical conditioning to improve stamina and endurance.
Engineering Concepts
The specific ideas and applications within the field of engineering.
Engineering principles
The fundamental concepts and theories that underlie the field of engineering.
Enhanced problem-solving abilities
Improved capacity to solve complex problems and puzzles.
Enhancing
Improving or strengthening one’s skills or abilities in preparation for the ASVAB.
Enlistment eligibility
The qualifications and requirements necessary for joining the military.
Environmental impact of mechanical systems
The effects that mechanical systems have on the natural world and ecosystems.
Equations
Mathematical expressions that use symbols and numbers to represent relationships between variables.
Essential
Indispensable or necessary for achieving success on the ASVAB.
Essential knowledge
The foundational information and concepts necessary for success on the ASVAB.
Essential Knowledge Expansion
The process of acquiring and broadening one’s understanding of key concepts and information relevant to the ASVAB.
Essential skill
A fundamental ability or competency necessary for success on the ASVAB.
Estimation Methods
Techniques used to approximate or guess the value of a quantity or measurement.
Estimation Techniques
Methods used to make educated guesses or approximations when solving mathematical problems.
Etymological dictionaries
Reference books that provide information on the origins and history of words and language.
Etymology
The study of the origins and history of words and language.
Etymology exploration
The study of the origins and history of words and language.
Exam anxiety
Feelings of stress or nervousness related to taking the ASVAB test.
Exam readiness
Being fully prepared and confident for the ASVAB test.
Exam simulation
Practicing with a test that simulates the format and content of the ASVAB test.
Exam Success
Achieving a high score on the ASVAB test.
Excel Under Pressure
Performing well in high-pressure situations.
Execution
The act of carrying out a plan or task.
Exercise and movement
Physical activity that can improve physical and mental health.
Exercise and physical activity
Physical movement and activity that can improve overall health and well-being.
Exercising regularly leading up to the test day
Engaging in physical activity to reduce stress and improve focus before the ASVAB test.
Expand
To simplify and solve algebraic equations by expanding them.
Exponents
A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself.
Exposure to different question types
Practicing with a variety of question types to become comfortable with the test format.