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As mentioned above, there are nine sections on the ASVAB that all calculate your total score. However, four of them have been considered more important and make up the Armed Forces Qualifications Test (AFQT) score. This score ranges from 0 to 100 and a minimum score is required to join in military service, although the minimum score differs branch by branch. Your scores in four critical areas: Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, and Mathematics Knowledge make up your Armed Forces Qualifying Test (AFQT) score.  The other five areas in the ASVAB are General Science, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects. Your scores in these 5 areas will determine how suitable you are for certain military occupational specialties and Enlistment Bonuses. A high score will increase your chances of joining the specialty/job and signing the bonus you want.   The U.S. Army also converts the ASVAB test scores into 10 other composite score areas (line scores) that determine what MOS you may qualify for: