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Aptitude Test

The document discusses 8 different types of aptitude tests commonly used by employers: 1. Verbal ability tests measure communication skills through questions on spelling, grammar, analogies, instructions, reasoning and deductions. 2. Numeric ability tests assess basic math, numbers, sequences, charts and graphs. 3. Abstract reasoning measures the ability to solve patterns and logical sequences. 4. Spatial ability involves visualizing and manipulating shapes. 5. Mechanical reasoning evaluates knowledge of physical principles through questions on tools, mechanics and shop arithmetic. 6. Fault diagnosis tests assess the ability to logically find and repair faults in electronic and mechanical systems.

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Aptitude Test

The document discusses 8 different types of aptitude tests commonly used by employers: 1. Verbal ability tests measure communication skills through questions on spelling, grammar, analogies, instructions, reasoning and deductions. 2. Numeric ability tests assess basic math, numbers, sequences, charts and graphs. 3. Abstract reasoning measures the ability to solve patterns and logical sequences. 4. Spatial ability involves visualizing and manipulating shapes. 5. Mechanical reasoning evaluates knowledge of physical principles through questions on tools, mechanics and shop arithmetic. 6. Fault diagnosis tests assess the ability to logically find and repair faults in electronic and mechanical systems.

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) Verbal Ability

- Includes spelling, grammar, ability to understand analogies and follow detailed written instructions. These questions appear in most general aptitude tests because employers usually want to know how well you can communicate.

You will usually find questions on all of the following: Spelling Grammar Sentence Completion Analogies Word Groups Instructions Critical Reasoning Verbal Deductions a.) Spelling Questions

Example Questions Which of the following words are incorrectly spelt? A)separateB) ordnance C)obviously D) sucess b.) Missing Word Questions Example Questions Which of these words completes the sentence in the way that makes most sense? A spirit-level should be used to ensure that the surface is ---------A) C) B) flat D) parallel E) aligned straight horizontal E) none of these

c.) Related Word Questions Example Questions Which of these is the missing word? kick, -----------, walk A) throw B) toes

C) shin

D) feet

E) hand

d.) Synonym and Antonym Questions Example Questions Which of two of these words are opposite in meaning? A) lose B) winner C) victor D) loser E) vanquish

e.) Word Pair Questions Example Questions Dog is to canine as wolf is to --------A) vulpine B) ursine C) piscine D) bovine E) lupine

f.) Comprehension Questions Example Question Read the following short passage and say whether or not the statements are true. g.) Reasoning Questions Example Question Working together, Tom, Dick and Harry need 9 hours to paint a 400 meter long fence. Working alone, Tom could complete the task in 18 hours. Dick can not work as fast and needs 36 hours to

paint the fence by himself. If Tom and Dick take the day off, how long will it take Harry to paint the fence by himself? A)9 B) 12 C) 18 D)36

2.) Numeric Ability - Includes basic arithmetic, number


sequences and simple mathematics. In management level tests you will often be presented with charts and graphs that need to be interpreted. These questions appear in most general aptitude tests because employers usually want some indication of your ability to use numbers even if this is not a major part of the job. a.) Arithmetic Questions 139 + 235 = A) 372 B) 374 C) 376 D) 437

b.) Number Sequences Find the next number in the series 4 A) 48 8 B) 64 16 C) 40 32 D) 46 ---

c.) Letter of the Alphabet as Numbers Find the next letter in the series B i) L d.) E H ii) M iii) N Data Interpretation K iv) O ---

Below are the sales figures for 3 different types of network server over 3 months.

a. In which month was the sales value highest? A) January B) February C) March

b. What is the unit cost of server type ZXC53? A) 12 B) 13 C) 14

c. How many ZXC43 units could be expected to sell in April? A) 56 B) 58 C) 60

d. Which server had its unit price changed in March? A) ZXC43 B) ZXC53 C) ZXC63

3.) Abstract Reasoning - Measures your ability to identify the


underlying logic of a pattern and then determine the solution. Because abstract reasoning ability is believed to be the best indicator of fluid intelligence and your ability to learn new things quickly these questions appear in most general aptitude tests. Example Questions Which symbol in the Answer Figure completes the sequence in the Problem Figure ?

4.) Spatial Ability - Measures your ability to manipulate shapes in


two dimensions or to visualize three-dimensional objects presented as two-dimensional pictures. These questions not usually found in general aptitude tests unless the job specifically requires good spatial skills. Spatial Ability - Shape Matching Spatial Ability - Group Rotation Spatial Ability - Combining Shapes Spatial Ability - Cube Views in 3-Dimensions Spatial Ability - Other Solids in 2 and 3 Dimensions Spatial Ability - Maps and Plans

5.) Mechanical Reasoning - Designed to assess your knowledge


of physical and mechanical principles. Mechanical reasoning questions are used to select for a wide range of jobs including the military (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery), police forces, fire services, as well as many craft, technical and engineering occupations. Levers Pulleys Gears Springs Simple Electrical Circuits Tools Shop Arithmetic Mechanical Reasoning for Emergency Services and Military Jobs Mechanical Reasoning for Craft and Technical Jobs Mechanical Reasoning - Remember, the scenario is incidental

6.) Fault Diagnosis - These tests are used to select technical


personnel who need to be able to find and repair faults in electronic and mechanical systems. As modern equipment of all types becomes more dependent on electronic control systems (and arguably more complex) the ability to approach problems logically in order to find the cause of the fault is increasingly important.

7.) Data Checking - Measure how quickly and accurately errors can
be detected in data and are used to select candidates for clerical and data input jobs. Example Question Check the right hand column of data against the one on the left and mark any differences with the red marker provided.

Answer

8.) Work Sample Involves a sample of the work that you will be
expected do. These types of test can be very broad ranging. They may involve exercises using a word processor or spreadsheet if the job is administrative or they may include giving a presentation or in-tray exercises if the job is management or supervisory level. Work sample tests involve a sample of the work that you will be expected to do. This may be mechanical, for example, repairing a piece of equipment. It may involve a specific skill, for example, a typing exercise where you need to demonstrate your ability to type at or above a set speed whilst making less than a given percentage of errors. At the

graduate or management level, work sample tests often involve one or more of the following:

In Tray Exercises Group Exercises Case Studies Role Plays Clerical Level Work Sample Tests

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