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Ability
and Aptitude
- The Wonderlic Personnel
Test (WPT)
- Intelligence Test
- Research has shown that cognitive ability testing is one of the most powerful
predictors of a successful candidate's ultimate performance on the job. The
Wonderlic Personnel Test is one of the most widely recognised tests of general
cognitive ability. General cognitive ability, or general intelligence, refers
to the level at which an individual learns, understands instructions and solves
problems. The WPT focuses on assessing the learning potential of a candidate
as opposed to their prior achievement. It provides quantitative insight into
how easily individuals can be trained, how well they can adjust and solve
problems on the job, and how satisfied they are likely to be with the demands
of the job.
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- The Watson-Glaser
Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA)
- A test which is designed to measure important abilities involved in critical
thinking. Critical thinking plays a vital role in many occupations, particularly
those in which careful, analytical thinking is important in performing essential
functions of the job. The composite of five sub-tests yields a reliable level
of critical thinking ability. The five sub-tests include:
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- Inference
- Discriminating among degrees of truth or falsity of inferences drawn from
given data.
- Recognition of Assumptions
- Recognising unstated assumptions or presuppositions in given statements
or assertions.
- Interpretation
- Weighing evidence and deciding if generalisations or conclusions based
on the given data are warranted.
- Evaluation of Arguments
- Distinguishing between arguments that are strong and relevant and those
that are weak or irrelevant to a particular question at issue.
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- The Employee Aptitude
Survey (EAS)
- A multi-aptitude battery designed to assess abilities that are important
for a wide variety of jobs. Tests are selected that measure the abilities
identified as important for the job and/or that have been shown to predict
job performance or training success. In a standard battery, the four key areas
usually assessed are Verbal Comprehension, Numerical Ability, Numerical Reasoning
and Verbal Reasoning. However, a candidate may be assessed in any of the following:
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- Verbal Comprehension
- EAS 1 measures the ability to understand written words and the ideas associated
with them.
- Numerical Ability
- EAS 2 measures the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers,
decimals and fractions.
- Visual Pursuit
- EAS 3 measures the ability to make rapid, accurate scanning movements
with the eyes.
- Visual Speed and Accuracy
- EAS 4 measures the ability to compare numbers or patterns quickly and
accurately.
- Space Visualisation
- EAS 5 measures the ability to visualise forms in space and to manipulate
objects mentally. Space visualisation is a strong component of 'mechanical
aptitude'.
- Numerical Reasoning
- EAS 6 measures the ability to analyze logical numerical relationships
and to discover underlying principles.
- Verbal Reasoning
- EAS 7 measures the ability to combine separate pieces of information and
to form conclusions on the basis of that information.
- Word Fluency
- EAS 8 measures flexibility and ease in verbal communication.
- Manual Speed and Accuracy
- EAS 9 measures the ability to make repetitive, fine finger movements rapidly
and accurately.
- Symbolic Reasoning
- EAS 10 measures the ability to manipulate abstract symbols mentally and
to make judgments and decisions that are logically valid.
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