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OAR Practice Test 2026 — Free OAR Exam Prep Questions

The OAR is the officer-aptitude score the Navy uses for Officer Candidate School and other non-aviation officer programs. It is built from three ASTB-E subtests: Math Skills, Reading Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension. Our practice questions mirror those three subtests and explain the method behind every answer.

25 free exam-style questions 3 free tests Every option explained
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A block-and-tackle has four rope segments supporting a 400-pound load. Ignoring friction, how far must the free end of the rope be pulled to raise the load 3 feet?

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Exam essentials

OAR format, scoring & key facts

Online through the APEX secure web-based testing platform at approved, proctored test sites · computer-adaptive.

Sections3Computer-adaptive
Question typesMultiple choice

Facts last verified Oct 4, 2026. Source: www.med.navy.mil/Navy-Medicine-Operational-Training-Command/Naval-Aerospace-Medical-Institute/ASTB-FAQ/. Always confirm details with NAMI before your exam.

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Content outline

What the OAR covers

Every PrepBanq OAR test covers the official content areas; the test owner does not publish weights.

Content domainOur practice questions
Math Skills Test (MST)Arithmetic, algebra, geometry and basic counting and probability, as equations and word problems.
9 questions →
Reading Comprehension Test (RCT)Getting meaning from short passages: main idea, purpose, supported statements and inferences.
8 questions →
Mechanical Comprehension Test (MCT)Introductory physics applied to machines, gases and liquids: levers, pulleys, torque, work, pressure and volume.
8 questions →
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OAR FAQ

What is on the OAR?

The OAR covers Math Skills Test (MST), Reading Comprehension Test (RCT), Mechanical Comprehension Test (MCT).

Who administers the OAR?

The Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) is administered by NAMI. Delivery: Online through the APEX secure web-based testing platform at approved, proctored test sites.

Is there a free OAR practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free OAR practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real OAR formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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