FREE PROFESSIONAL TEST MATERIALS (DOWNLOADS) (II) BELOWNumeric Aptitude Test Numerical ComputationNumerical Computation questions test your ability to use the basic principles of arithmetic like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They may also use mathematical terms and methods such as decimals, percentages, ratios, roots, fractions, powers and exponents. These questions make no attempt to test your numerical reasoning abilities. The method you need to get the correct answer will be obvious and to score well on these questions you will simply need to make quick and accurate calculations.
Numerical EstimationNumerical estimation is key in many craft and technical jobs where the ability to quickly and accurately estimate material quantities is essential. Numerical estimation questions usually form only part of a numerical ability test and you can also expect numerical computation questions.
Data Interpretation The ability to interpret data presented in tables, graphs and charts is a common requirement in many management and professional jobs. If you are applying for a job which involves analysis of or decision-making based on numerical data then you can expect to answer data interpretation questions.
Numerical Critical Reasoning In numerical reasoning questions, information is provided that requires you to interpret it and then apply the appropriate logic to answer the questions. In other words, you need to work out how to get the answer rather than what calculations to apply. Sometimes the questions are designed to approximate the type of reasoning required in the workplace. The questions will often use very specific illustrations, for example the question may present financial data or use information technology jargon. However, an understanding of these areas is not required to answer the question. Number series questions can also be classified as numerical reasoning questions. These types of question are very commonly used in graduate and managerial selection.
Verbal Aptitude Spelling Questions where you have to identify incorrectly spelt words are common in all levels of verbal ability tests. The test designer needs to choose commonly misspelled words which are in regular use, as it would be unfair to use obscure words which only a small percentage of candidates could be expected to know. This means that the test designer has a relatively restricted list of words to choose from and you will find that the same words tend to appear in many different suppliers tests.Many test suppliers frame their spelling questions in a different way to those in this practice test. For example:1. Choose the pair of words that best completes the sentence.The -------- of the timetable caused some ----------.A) rivision B) revision C) revission D) revitionA) inconvenience B) inconvenince C) inconveneince D)inconvenience However, what is being tested here is your ability to spell these words correctly rather than anything else. Improving your performance on these spelling questions is straightforward. The free downloadable spelling tests below contain the 300 most commonly used words for this type of test. Work through these test papers methodically and make a note of the ones you get wrong. This will give you a list of words that you need to learn to spell correctly. These types of question appear in all levels of verbal ability tests.
Word Meaning Word meaning questions are designed to measure your vocabulary, specifically your understanding of word meanings. To achieve this, the questions focus on the relationships between words and the questions are phrased such that you need to know the precise meaning of the words given in order to select the correct answer. These questions often use synonyms and antonyms (words which have either the same or opposite meanings), dictionary definitions and word pairs. Another type of word meaning question uses words which sound similar but have different meanings. These are called homophones and an example would be the words 'allude’ and ‘elude’. ‘Allude’ means ‘referred’ and ‘elude’ means ‘escaped from’. Once again, the test designer needs to choose common homophones which are in regular use and this leaves a relatively restricted list to choose from. Improving your performance on these word meaning questions is again straightforward. The free downloadable word meaning tests above contain the 160 most commonly used words for this type of test. If you work through these test papers then you will have a list of words that you need to learn the precise meaning of. These types of question appear in all levels of verbal ability tests.
Word Relationship Word relationship questions assess your ability to identify the relationship between words and to then apply this verbal analogy. To answer these questions you need to understand the meaning of the words in the question and establish what exactly the relationship is between them. You should then look at the answer options and decide which answer is the most appropriate. These questions test your reasoning ability as well as your vocabulary. These types of question appear in nearly all levels of verbal ability tests.
Comprehension Verbal comprehension questions consist of a short passage of text and some related questions. They will often be about a topic which is unfamiliar to you, but this is an advantage rather than a disadvantage because you need to answer the questions based only on the information that you are given – not using any knowledge that you already have. These types of question appear in all levels of verbal ability tests but may be more detailed and technical in graduate and management level tests.
Critical Reasoning These Verbal critical reasoning questions are not so much concerned with measuring your facility with English. They are designed to test your ability to take a series of facts expressed in words and to understand and manipulate the information to solve a specific problem. These questions are usually restricted to graduate and management level tests.
Abstract Reasoning Ability Abstract ReasoningAbstract reasoning questions test your ability to identify patterns presented in diagrammatic form and are not dependent on your knowledge of English or maths. Because they are visual questions and are independent of language and mathematical ability, they are considered to be an accurate indicator of your general intellectual ability as well as being ‘culturally fair’. Abstract reasoning ability is believed to be the best indicator of fluid intelligence and your ability to learn new things quickly. These questions use symbols arranged in a straight line or in a pattern and you are required to identify the missing symbol or the next in the sequence. Abstract reasoning ability questions are invariably multiple-choice and strictly timed. These types of question are very commonly used in graduate and managerial selection.
Diagrammatic ReasoningDiagrammatic Reasoning tests are usually restricted to the selection of information technology specialists. Diagrammatic Reasoning questions measure your ability to:• Infer rules from a diagram and then apply those rules to a new situation • Follow a series of logical instructions presented using symbols • Follow flowchart or pseudo-code logic These types of questions can appear in other types of test but they are particularly suited to information technology jobs in which analysts and programmers need to be able to work through complex problems in an analytical way.
Spatial Ability Spatial Ability questions measure your ability to form mental images, and visualize movement or change in those images. Spatial ability tests often involve the visual assembly and the disassembly of objects that have been rotated or which are viewed from different angles.Spatial ability is required in production, technical and design jobs where plans and drawings are used, for example; engineering, architecture, surveying and design. However, it is also important in some branches of science where the ability to envisage the interactions of 3 dimensional components is essential.At first sight some of these questions look very similar to abstract reasoning questions – they are not. Spatial ability questions are concerned only with your ability to mentally manipulate shapes, not to identify patterns and make logical deductions. They are not routinely used in graduate and management level tests unless the job specifically requires good spatial skills
Technical AbilityMechanical reasoning Mechanical reasoning tests are designed to assess your knowledge of physical and mechanical principles. Mechanical reasoning questions vary widely in difficulty from test to test and because of this it is not easy to produce a practice test applicable to everyone. You may find that some of the questions in the practice tests available on this website are too detailed and difficult for your needs. If you are taking a mechanical reasoning test as part of the selection process for the emergency services or the military then the questions you can expect will tend to concentrate on principles rather than on making calculations. For example, you may be shown 3 diagrams of a lever and asked which one is the most efficient. If however, you are taking a test for a craft or technical job then you may be expected to calculate the actual force required to move a particular lever. In this case, knowing the principle is not enough, you need to know the formula.The practice tests available at the moment are most applicable to technical and engineering jobs.
Mechanical ReasoningMechanical reasoning tests 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. Fault Diagnosis 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.
Clerical Aptitude Data CheckingData Checking tests present you with a number of tables of information which must be checked against each other. This type of test is used to measure how quickly and accurately errors can be detected in data. It is used to select candidates for clerical and data input jobs, particularly where accuracy is important.
Concentration/Work RateConcentration tests are used to select personnel who need to work through items of information in a systematic way while making very few mistakes. They are most often used when selecting candidates for administrative and clerical jobs where mistakes can have serious or expensive consequences. This includes areas like financial services, legal services and healthcare.
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FREE PROFESSIONAL TEST MATERIALS (DOWNLOADS) (II) BELOWNumeric Aptitude Test Numerical ComputationNumerical Computation questions test your ability to use the basic principles of arithmetic like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They may also use mathematical terms and methods such as decimals, percentages, ratios, roots, fractions, powers and exponents. These questions make no attempt to test your numerical reasoning abilities. The method you need to get the correct answer will be obvious and to score well on these questions you will simply need to make quick and accurate calculations.Numerical EstimationNumerical estimation is key in many craft and technical jobs where the ability to quickly and accurately estimate material quantities is essential. Numerical estimation questions usually form only part of a numerical ability test and you can also expect numerical computation questions.Data Interpretation The ability to interpret data presented in tables, graphs and charts is a common requirement in many management and professional jobs. If you are applying for a job which involves analysis of or decision-making based on numerical data then you can expect to answer data interpretation questions.Numerical Critical Reasoning In numerical reasoning questions, information is provided that requires you to interpret it and then apply the appropriate logic to answer the questions. In other words, you need to work out how to get the answer rather than what calculations to apply. Sometimes the questions are designed to approximate the type of reasoning required in the workplace. The questions will often use very specific illustrations, for example the question may present financial data or use information technology jargon. However, an understanding of these areas is not required to answer the question. Number series questions can also be classified as numerical reasoning questions. These types of question are very commonly used in graduate and managerial selection. Verbal Aptitude Spelling Questions where you have to identify incorrectly spelt words are common in all levels of verbal ability tests. The test designer needs to choose commonly misspelled words which are in regular use, as it would be unfair to use obscure words which only a small percentage of candidates could be expected to know. This means that the test designer has a relatively restricted list of words to choose from and you will find that the same words tend to appear in many different suppliers tests.Many test suppliers frame their spelling questions in a different way to those in this practice test. For example:1. Choose the pair of words that best completes the sentence.The -------- of the timetable caused some ----------.A) rivision B) revision C) revission D) revitionA) inconvenience B) inconvenince C) inconveneince D)inconvenience However, what is being tested here is your ability to spell these words correctly rather than anything else. Improving your performance on these spelling questions is straightforward. The free downloadable spelling tests below contain the 300 most commonly used words for this type of test. Work through these test papers methodically and make a note of the ones you get wrong. This will give you a list of words that you need to learn to spell correctly. These types of question appear in all levels of verbal ability tests.Word Meaning Word meaning questions are designed to measure your vocabulary, specifically your understanding of word meanings. To achieve this, the questions focus on the relationships between words and the questions are phrased such that you need to know the precise meaning of the words given in order to select the correct answer. These questions often use synonyms and antonyms (words which have either the same or opposite meanings), dictionary definitions and word pairs. Another type of word meaning question uses words which sound similar but have different meanings. These are called homophones and an example would be the words 'allude’ and ‘elude’. ‘Allude’ means ‘referred’ and ‘elude’ means ‘escaped from’. Once again, the test designer needs to choose common homophones which are in regular use and this leaves a relatively restricted list to choose from. Improving your performance on these word meaning questions is again straightforward. The free downloadable word meaning tests above contain the 160 most commonly used words for this type of test. If you work through these test papers then you will have a list of words that you need to learn the precise meaning of. These types of question appear in all levels of verbal ability tests.Word Relationship Word relationship questions assess your ability to identify the relationship between words and to then apply this verbal analogy. To answer these questions you need to understand the meaning of the words in the question and establish what exactly the relationship is between them. You should then look at the answer options and decide which answer is the most appropriate. These questions test your reasoning ability as well as your vocabulary. These types of question appear in nearly all levels of verbal ability tests.Comprehension Verbal comprehension questions consist of a short passage of text and some related questions. They will often be about a topic which is unfamiliar to you, but this is an advantage rather than a disadvantage because you need to answer the questions based only on the information that you are given – not using any knowledge that you already have. These types of question appear in all levels of verbal ability tests but may be more detailed and technical in graduate and management level tests.Critical Reasoning These Verbal critical reasoning questions are not so much concerned with measuring your facility with English. They are designed to test your ability to take a series of facts expressed in words and to understand and manipulate the information to solve a specific problem. These questions are usually restricted to graduate and management level tests.Abstract Reasoning Ability Abstract ReasoningAbstract reasoning questions test your ability to identify patterns presented in diagrammatic form and are not dependent on your knowledge of English or maths. Because they are visual questions and are independent of language and mathematical ability, they are considered to be an accurate indicator of your general intellectual ability as well as being ‘culturally fair’. Abstract reasoning ability is believed to be the best indicator of fluid intelligence and your ability to learn new things quickly. These questions use symbols arranged in a straight line or in a pattern and you are required to identify the missing symbol or the next in the sequence. Abstract reasoning ability questions are invariably multiple-choice and strictly timed. These types of question are very commonly used in graduate and managerial selection.Diagrammatic ReasoningDiagrammatic Reasoning tests are usually restricted to the selection of information technology specialists. Diagrammatic Reasoning questions measure your ability to:• Infer rules from a diagram and then apply those rules to a new situation • Follow a series of logical instructions presented using symbols • Follow flowchart or pseudo-code logic These types of questions can appear in other types of test but they are particularly suited to information technology jobs in which analysts and programmers need to be able to work through complex problems in an analytical way.Spatial Ability Spatial Ability questions measure your ability to form mental images, and visualize movement or change in those images. Spatial ability tests often involve the visual assembly and the disassembly of objects that have been rotated or which are viewed from different angles.Spatial ability is required in production, technical and design jobs where plans and drawings are used, for example; engineering, architecture, surveying and design. However, it is also important in some branches of science where the ability to envisage the interactions of 3 dimensional components is essential.At first sight some of these questions look very similar to abstract reasoning questions – they are not. Spatial ability questions are concerned only with your ability to mentally manipulate shapes, not to identify patterns and make logical deductions. They are not routinely used in graduate and management level tests unless the job specifically requires good spatial skillsTechnical AbilityMechanical reasoning Mechanical reasoning tests are designed to assess your knowledge of physical and mechanical principles. Mechanical reasoning questions vary widely in difficulty from test to test and because of this it is not easy to produce a practice test applicable to everyone. You may find that some of the questions in the practice tests available on this website are too detailed and difficult for your needs. If you are taking a mechanical reasoning test as part of the selection process for the emergency services or the military then the questions you can expect will tend to concentrate on principles rather than on making calculations. For example, you may be shown 3 diagrams of a lever and asked which one is the most efficient. If however, you are taking a test for a craft or technical job then you may be expected to calculate the actual force required to move a particular lever. In this case, knowing the principle is not enough, you need to know the formula.The practice tests available at the moment are most applicable to technical and engineering jobs.Mechanical ReasoningMechanical reasoning tests 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. Fault Diagnosis 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.Clerical Aptitude Data CheckingData Checking tests present you with a number of tables of information which must be checked against each other. This type of test is used to measure how quickly and accurately errors can be detected in data. It is used to select candidates for clerical and data input jobs, particularly where accuracy is important.Concentration/Work RateConcentration tests are used to select personnel who need to work through items of information in a systematic way while making very few mistakes. They are most often used when selecting candidates for administrative and clerical jobs where mistakes can have serious or expensive consequences. This includes areas like financial services, legal services and healthcare.Note
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