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RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) Syllabus

Computer-based aptitude test battery used to assess candidates applying to join the Royal Air Force. The full RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) syllabus: 7 subjects, 25 chapters, 96 topics and 50 sub-topics, with 356 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
25Chapters
96Topics
50Sub-topics
356Flashcards

RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) subjects

RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Verbal Reasoning

4 chapters · 15 topics · 11 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Comprehension and Logical Deduction · 4 topics
  2. Word Relationships and Vocabulary · 4 topics
  3. Logical Sequences and Coded Language · 4 topics
  4. Exam Technique for Verbal Items · 3 topics

Numerical Reasoning

5 chapters · 20 topics · 12 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Core Arithmetic (Non-calculator) · 4 topics
  2. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages · 4 topics
  3. Applied Word Problems · 4 topics
  4. Data Interpretation · 4 topics
  5. Algebra and Number Patterns · 4 topics

Work Rate

3 chapters · 10 topics · 3 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Understanding the Work Rate Task · 3 topics
  2. Code-and-Key Conversion Skills · 3 topics
  3. Speed and Accuracy Strategy · 4 topics

Spatial Reasoning

4 chapters · 15 topics · 4 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. 2D Shape Manipulation · 4 topics
  2. 3D Visualisation · 4 topics
  3. Nets, Folding and Assembly · 4 topics
  4. Pattern and Sequence Recognition · 3 topics

Electrical Comprehension

3 chapters · 13 topics · 6 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Fundamentals of Electricity · 4 topics
  2. Circuit Analysis · 4 topics
  3. Components and Practical Concepts · 5 topics

Mechanical Comprehension

3 chapters · 13 topics · 8 sub-topics · 55 flashcards

  1. Forces and Motion · 4 topics
  2. Simple Machines · 4 topics
  3. Energy, Work and Materials · 5 topics

Memory

3 chapters · 10 topics · 6 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Visual Memory (Sequence Recall) · 3 topics
  2. Working Memory (Letter Recall) · 3 topics
  3. Memory Techniques and Strategy · 4 topics

RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) flashcards

356 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) syllabus?

RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) covers 7 subjects: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension, Mechanical Comprehension and Memory.

How many chapters and topics are in the RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) syllabus?

25 chapters and 96 topics, broken down further into 50 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Numerical Reasoning is the largest subject, with 20 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there RAF Airman/Airwoman Selection Test (AST) flashcards?

Yes — 356 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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