Ability and Aptitude

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:

 

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.