Which statement best describes typical topics covered on the PFE?

• A. Basic arithmetic and reading comprehension only.
• B. History and organization only.
• C. General Air Force knowledge including history, organization, core values, military customs and courtesies, basic arithmetic, reading comprehension, and problem solving.
• D. Aircraft maintenance procedures.

Answer: (C)

The PFE tests a broad set of general Air Force knowledge rather than just a single subject. The best choice reflects a wide range of topics: history and organization of the Air Force, core values, military customs and courtesies, plus practical skills like basic arithmetic, reading comprehension, and problem solving. This combination matches how the exam is used to assess overall readiness and knowledge applicable to daily Air Force life, not only technical or procedural content. The other options are too narrow—one sticks to arithmetic and reading only, another covers just history and organization, and the last focuses on aircraft maintenance procedures, which aren’t the focus of the PFE.