Verbal Comprehension Test (VT1.1)
Measures vocabulary and basic verbal skills using language which reflects the requirements of technical occupations. Tasks include sentence completion, analogies, finding synonyms, and finding acronyms.
Spatial Checking Test (STS5)
Measures the ability to locate differences between complex designs rotated and reversed in two or three dimensions. This ability is likely to feature in the checking and design of electronic systems, engineering components and in some applications of computer-aided design (e.g. CAD).
Information Technology Test Series (ITTS) for Programmers, System Operators and Software Developers
The Information Technology Test Series is appropriate for the selection, development and promotion of staff working in information technology. The tests measure specific skills and abilities necessary for various IT-tasks.
Syntax Checking Test (CIT4)
Similarly to CIT3, this test also measures speed and accuracy in the checking of strings of letters and numbers, but in this case the candidate has to decide whether a line from a computer programme complies with a set of rules. A highly relevant test for any jobs that include any form of coding, programming or software checking.
Spatial Reasoning Test (SIT7)
Measures a candidate’s ability to visualize spatial relationships. Specifically, it measures the ability to visualize and manipulate shapes in three dimensions given a twodimensional drawing. The test discriminates at a high level and measures spatial ability relevant for engineers, designers, draughts people and IT staff working with graphics.
Number Series Test (NIT2)
Measures high level numerical reasoning skills rather than skill in computational work. In particular, it assesses the ability to recognise the relationships between numbers, therefore the test is appropriate for any IT job where the recognition of numerical relationships or sequences is important. Calculators are not allowed.
Diagramming Test (DIT5)
This test primarily requires logical reasoning. To solve the test candidates must follow a set of instructions to manipulate a series of figures. This test simulates the ability to handle multiple and interdependent commands, an important ability in most IT jobs.
Verbal Reasoning Test (VIT1)
Measures the ability to evaluate the logic of written information. The test samples a range of computer relevant material such as user manuals, technical manuals, computer text books and computer press articles. The task of the candidate is to decide for a list of statements if they are true or false in the light of the information contained in the passage. The test is not knowledge based but designed to measure whether the candidate has the ability to understand and interpret written material.
Verbal Usage (VP1.1)
Measures vocabulary, spelling and the grammatical skills essential in the drafting and processing of basic work correspondence.
Verbal Evaluation (VCC3)
Measures the ability to understand and evaluate the logic of various written passages. More demanding than VCC1, it includes a variety of topics relevant to positions within sales and customer service.
Verbal Interpretation (VCC1)
The candidate has to read texts, the content of which is based on written material relevant for customer service jobs, and decide whether certain statements are true, false, or whether there is insufficient information in the passage to say. Measures the ability to understand straightforward written texts and to highlight the most important information in order to arrive at reasoned conclusions.
Personnel Test Battery (PTB) for Administrative and Clerical Staff
This popular test battery is designed for selection in clerical jobs. The tests are suitable for people with any educational background.
Verbal Comprehension (VP5.1)
Measures the ability to interpret and understand written information.
Text Checking (CP9.1)
Assesses speed and accuracy in proof-reading. The test requires detailed proof-reading from one set of text to another, with candidates required to specify the exact nature of errors identified.
Classification (CP4.1)
Appropriate for jobs involving filing and information handling. Candidates are asked to classify information according to a given rule system and to record their actions in a coded form.
Numerical Computation (NP2.1)
Measures basic number skills. The emphasis is on straightforward calculation and the understanding or arithmetical operations.
Numerical Reasoning (NP6.1)
Assesses basic reasoning skill with numbers. Questions may involve decimals, fractions and graphs. Candidates need to use a calculator for NP6.2 but not for NP6.1.
Computer Checking Test (CIT3)
This is a test of speed and accuracy in the checking of character strings made up of letters, numbers and symbols. These are important basic skills in any area of programming and especially important for computer data entry staff.
Basic Checking Test (CP7.1)
Measure speed and accuracy of checking at a basic level: for each item, a string of numbers (or letters) is presented and exactly the same string must be chosen from a number of alternatives. Principally for use with clerical staff whose job includes routine checking.
Clerical Checking (CP3.1)
Designed to assess speed and accuracy in checking detailed information.