AFOQT Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the AFOQT Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the AFOQT exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 7 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the AFOQT Vocabulary Game
Flight principles
Airfoil design
Aircraft axes
Flight instruments
Physical science
Math knowledge
Table reading
Sources for these terms (8)
- Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 4: Principles of Flight (FAA-H-8083-25C) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight (FAA-H-8083-25C) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 8: Flight Instruments (FAA-H-8083-25C) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Four Forces on an Airplane · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Conservation of Mass · Source checked 2026-11-03
- The International System of Units (SI), 2019 Edition (NIST SP 330) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 1.3.5.1. Measures of Location · Source checked 2026-11-03
- AFOQT Information Pamphlet · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the AFOQT Exam
The AFOQT is required for Air Force officer accession paths such as ROTC and OTS. It measures verbal and quantitative aptitude, aviation knowledge, situational judgment, spatial/instrument reading, and self-description inventory responses. Scores generate composites used for commissioning eligibility and rated career-field qualification.
Exam sponsor: Air Force Personnel Center / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
516 questions
Time Limit
~5 hours
Passing Score
Composite minimums vary by career field
Reported exam pass rate: ~27% achieve competitive scores. on first attempt (Pearson VUE / AFROTC data) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AFOQT vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the AFOQT vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 AFOQT terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the AFOQT terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Air Force Personnel Center / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is a good AFOQT score?
Minimum scores vary by career field. Baseline officer eligibility uses Verbal 15 and Quantitative 10. Rated paths add role-specific minimums: pilot candidates generally need Pilot 25 plus CSO 10, CSO candidates need CSO 25 plus Pilot 10, and ABM candidates need ABM 25. Higher composites improve competitiveness for limited-seat rated programs.
How many times can I take the AFOQT?
You may take the AFOQT up to 3 times. You must wait 150 days (approximately 5 months) between attempts. The Air Force uses superscoring — your best composite score from any test attempt is used as your score of record for that composite. Plan your attempts strategically, especially if targeting pilot training.