Episodes

  • AFOQT Exam Prep 49, Energy and Work — Kinetic, Potential, Conservation

    AFOQT Exam Prep 49, Energy and Work — Kinetic, Potential, Conservation
    Jun 16 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Kinetic energy (KE = ½mv²) is the energy of motion and increases by the square of an object's velocity. - Gravitational potential energy (PE = mgh) is stored energy directly proportional to an object's mass and height. - The principle of conservation of energy states that total energy (KE + PE) is constant in a frictionless system, with energy converting between kinetic and potential forms. - Work (W = F·d) is only performed when a force causes displacement in the direction of that force. - Power (P = W/t) is the rate at which work is done, meaning doing the same work faster requires more power. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 48, Physical Science — Newton's Three Laws

    AFOQT Exam Prep 48, Physical Science — Newton's Three Laws
    Jun 15 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Newton's First Law (Inertia) is tested conceptually, often involving objects in frictionless environments or sudden changes in motion. - Newton's Second Law (F=ma) is the most frequently calculated concept; master the formula and be vigilant about units (kg, N, m/s²). - A common AFOQT trap for the Second Law is providing an object's weight instead of its mass, requiring you to convert using gravity. - Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction) states that forces always occur in equal and opposite pairs; don't fall for distractors suggesting one force is greater. - Use the mnemonic "IN-MA-RE" to recall the laws in order: INertia (First), Mass x Acceleration (Second), and REaction (Third). For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 47, SDI Strategy — Honest, Use Full Range, Don't Game

    AFOQT Exam Prep 47, SDI Strategy — Honest, Use Full Range, Don't Game
    Jun 14 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That the AFOQT Self-Description Inventory (SDI) is a 240-question personality assessment, not a traditional pass/fail test. - Why honesty is the most critical strategy, as the test contains validity scales to detect inconsistent or fake responses. - The importance of using the full answer range, from 'Strongly Disagree' to 'Strongly Agree,' to avoid appearing indecisive. - How trying to project a fake 'ideal officer' profile often leads to contradictory answers that raise red flags. - To use the mnemonic "Your true north is your best score" to remember that authentic self-representation is the best approach. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 46, SDI Validity Scales and Faking Detection

    AFOQT Exam Prep 46, SDI Validity Scales and Faking Detection
    Jun 13 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - What the AFOQT SDI validity scales are designed to measure. - How creating a 'too good to be true' profile can result in a negative flag. - The method of using paired, contradictory questions to detect inconsistency. - Why overuse of neutral or 'cannot decide' answers is a red flag for evasiveness. - That selection boards see validity flags, making honesty more important than a perfect-seeming profile. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 45, Self-Description Inventory — What It Measures

    AFOQT Exam Prep 45, Self-Description Inventory — What It Measures
    Jun 12 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That the Self-Description Inventory (SDI) is a 240-item, 45-minute personality test on the AFOQT. - The SDI does not impact your main AFOQT composite scores but is reviewed separately by selection boards. - It measures personality traits that align with the "Big Five" model to assess officer suitability. - The biggest trap is answering inconsistently, as built-in validity scales will flag attempts to manipulate the results. - A helpful mnemonic for key traits is LICE: Leadership, Integrity, Conscientiousness, and Emotional Stability. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 44, SJT Common Traps — Doing Nothing vs Going Nuclear

    AFOQT Exam Prep 44, SJT Common Traps — Doing Nothing vs Going Nuclear
    Jun 11 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - That the AFOQT SJT requires you to identify both the most and least effective actions in leadership scenarios. - Why passive, 'wait and see' answer choices are traps that demonstrate a failure to lead. - Why immediate, extreme escalations that bypass the chain of command are incorrect and show poor judgment. - How the most effective responses typically involve direct, professional communication and problem-solving at the lowest appropriate level. - To use the mnemonic 'Address, Don't Aggress, and Never Acquiesce' to find the balanced, correct 'middle path' answer. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    3 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 43, SJT Lieutenant-Level Perspective

    AFOQT Exam Prep 43, SJT Lieutenant-Level Perspective
    Jun 10 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The AFOQT SJT evaluates your judgment from the perspective of a new O-1 or O-2, not a senior leader. - Why unilaterally making policy or disciplinary decisions is almost always the 'least effective' response. - The critical importance of operating within your chain of command by briefing your direct supervisor first. - How the 'most effective' responses typically involve gathering data and facts before proposing a solution. - How to apply the 'FACT' mnemonic (Find the facts, Ascend the chain, Claim responsibility, Track the results) to SJT scenarios. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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    4 mins
  • AFOQT Exam Prep 42, SJT Strategy — Air Force Core Values Lens

    AFOQT Exam Prep 42, SJT Strategy — Air Force Core Values Lens
    Jun 9 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - To analyze every AFOQT SJT question through the lens of the three Air Force Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do. - That "Integrity First" requires choosing the honest and morally courageous option, even when it's difficult or unpopular. - How "Service Before Self" means prioritizing the mission, the team, and the Air Force over personal convenience or relationships. - That "Excellence In All We Do" involves selecting the response that promotes quality, continuous improvement, and mission success without cutting corners. - How to identify and avoid common exam traps like bypassing the chain of command, hiding problems, or prioritizing peer loyalty over professional duty. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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