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On the CAT-ASVAB, do the tryout questions count toward your score?

No. Tryout questions are new questions being tested.

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  1. No, they do not count toward your score ✔
  2. Yes, they count double
  3. Only if you get them right

Why: Tryout questions are new questions the test makers are trying out. They are mixed in with real ones in 2 to 4 subtests, so treat every question seriously.

Huh, didn't know that: When you get tryout questions, the subtest gives you extra time.

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Tryout questions are like a new joke at dinner. Nobody's keeping score yet.
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Answer: No, they do not count toward your score. Tryout questions are new questions the test makers are trying out. They are mixed in with real ones in 2 to 4 subtests, so treat every question seriously.

  1. What to Expect When You Take the ASVAB (officialasvab.com) www.officialasvab.com/applicants/what-to-expect
    Tryout questions are new questions that do not count toward your score.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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