Which of the following is commonly included in PFE topics?

• A. Basic arithmetic, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
• B. Marketing and organizational behavior.
• C. Aircraft maintenance troubleshooting procedures.
• D. Nuclear physics.

Answer: (A)

PFE topics are designed to measure broad, foundational cognitive abilities that service members use across many duties. The best choice reflects the skills of basic arithmetic, reading comprehension, and problem solving—tests of calculation speed and accuracy, the ability to understand written material, and the capacity to reason through and solve problems. These versatile skills are what the PFE emphasizes, rather than specialized knowledge. Marketing and organizational behavior, aircraft maintenance troubleshooting procedures, and nuclear physics are more domain-specific topics and aren’t typically included in the PFE.