Spatial Recognition Test (ST8.1)
Measures the ability to recognise shapes in two dimensions. The choices are often rotated relative to the given pattern, but ever mirrored. The ability measured by the test is essential in numerous jobs including mechanical jobs and design.
Technical Understanding (VT5.1)
Measures the ability to understand written passages containing the type of material likely to be found in a typical technical setting, such as machine manuals and operating instructions. Relevant up to good GCSE level.
Mechanical Comprehension Test (MT4.1)
Measures the understanding of basic mechanical principles and their applications to a number of devices, including pulleys, gears and levers. A core skill relevant in many technical jobs. The problems are presented to the candidates as three-dimensional drawings, hence the test measures knowledge of physics to a lesser degree than similar tests.
Fault Diagnosis Test (FT7.1)
Assesses the ability to identify faults in logical systems. No specialised knowledge is required. The test requires an individual to locate which element in an arrangement of coded symbols is not working as specified. FT7.1. is recommended for both technicians and engineers.
Visual Estimation (ET3.1)
Measures spatial perception and the ability to make accurate visual comparisons. It is particularly suitable for craft and operator level jobs involving basic design and assembly work.
Diagrammic Thinking (DTS6)
Assesses the ability to follow a sequence of interdependent symbols arranged in a logical order. This ability to apply checks and follow sequences is likely to be relevant in tracking process control systems, debugging software and in systems design.
Mechanical Comprehension (MTS3)
Assesses the understandig of basic mechanical principles and their application to such devices as pulleys and gears and simple structures.
Fault Finding Test (FTS4)
Assesses the ability to identify faults in logical systems. The test requires the candidate to locate what element in an arrangement of colour coded symbols is not functioning. No specialist knowledge, but visual and reasoning ability are required. The test is appropriate in many applications including operating machinery, when quick fault finding is necessary.
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).
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.