Suggested Test Preparation Techniques

We offer the following suggestions to assist you in preparing for the pre-employment aptitude tests.

Practice. The best way to prepare for the test is to practice. It may have been awhile since you last took a test. You may be somewhat anxious over the thought of taking a test. Completing the practice questions we provide will help you get back into the test taking frame of mind.

Consult other available resources. There are many books available on the internet, open market or in your local library that contain practice aptitude tests. Completing these other aptitude tests can help you to sharpen your test taking skills and to become accustomed to taking a test under time limits. These practice tests can also awaken skills and abilities that you may not have used in some time. We have prepared a separate list of resources for you.

Multiple-choice questions. Virtually all the questions on the test are multiple-choice in format.

No trick questions. There are no so-called “trick” questions. Each question is designed to have one correct answer and three to four incorrect answers.

All questions count the same. All questions within each section count the same. Your score on each section is the number of questions you answer correctly. Therefore, if you are stuck on a question, it is best to move on to another question so you do not run out of time. You can still attain a qualifying score on a section even if you do not complete every question in that section. There is no penalty for guessing the right answer on any of the sections.

Complete the answer sheet carefully. You will write your answers on a separate answer sheet. Always make sure that you place your answer in the correct space on the answer sheet. For example, if you are working on question 5, make sure you write your answer in the space for question 5 on your answer sheet. Check this carefully when you are writing down your answers – especially if you skip a question.

Practice arithmetic without a calculator. There is a numerical computation section. You may not use a calculator to answer these questions. If you normally rely on a calculator to perform arithmetic, we recommend you practice arithmetic without the calculator.

Don’t cram. Try to space out your test preparation sessions by starting well before the actual test date.