Written and numerical test at interview?

Question

I have a 'written and numerical test' at an interview. Any ideas what the test will consist of and how I can prepare for it????

Answer 1

I took a few of those tests before. One was more or less an IQ test. I bombed it too. I over analyzed each question and would write essays on what I thought it should be.

The others were multiple guess and I thought each answer was wrong.

When it got down to the interview, the guy said I scored higher than anybody on the 1st part (IQ) and lowest on the 2nd part (common sense) and asked me what I thought about it. I told him thanks for the compliment and that I likely bombed the 2nd part because I was over analyzing the questions and answers. He thought it was good answer especially after explaining one of the questions.

it was: A record is spinning at 33 1/3 rpm. There are two points on the record. Point A (near the middle of the record) and point B (at the edge of the record). Which is traveling faster?

The correct answer was: They are both traveling at the same speed (33 1/3 rpm) My answer was B, because B travels a greater distance in the same amount of time (more feet per second).

I asked him if he had ever been roller skating. If you join hands and somebody in the middle starts turning, the guy on the end is traveling faster than the guy near the middle.

I ultimately was not hired for that job, because of other issues.

Answer 2

Numerical Test Interview

Answer 3

I've done some of these tests before and would equate them with the American SAT-type tests. The questions asked were in the form of multiple choice questions and required analytical strengths and also awareness of time - there may be more questions than anyone could reasonably handle in the time given - but they want to see that your answers were correct.

The difficulty of the question asked is obviously related to the difficulty of the job.

It sounds really obvious, but I would suggest you get into the swing of being able to answer any questions put to you - whether on paper or by the interviewer - that shows your flexibility and ability to handle questions.

I found the following link for some free SAT-revision:

http://education.yahoo.com/college/essentials/practice_tests/sat/

This will provide a good coverage of different areas

Good luck in your interview

Answer 4

i will more than likely be an aptitude test. Which is basically a lot of basic english and maths, and common sense questions.

Google sample aptitude tests to give you an idea of what they involve.

Thay are fairly basic tests, and like an IQ test, test more your potential, and areas you are better suited to than knowledge.

I'm sure you will pass with flying colours!

Answer 5

extra beneficial than probably a vocabulary attempt, spelling, and answer questions with regards to the organisation, in case you be attentive to they have a internet site, i'd recommend looking it up and analyzing with regards to the organisation, it aspects you some clues as to what would be on the administration attempt. Many employers require this form of finding out in the previous hiring workers. solid luck.