The Mechanical Aptitude Test measures a candidate’s ability to solve problems related to physical laws and mechanical operations. The test items focus on problems solvable through reasoning abilities applicable to the physical world.
This test is particularly useful for selecting candidates for engineering-related jobs, where tasks require an understanding of mechanical concepts and operations.
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Test properties
Type of test: Ability / Knowledge test
Useful for: Predicting job performance in jobs with tasks related to mechanical operations.
Time limit: 30 minutes
Number of test items: 40
Item response form: Multiple choice
Languages: English
Mode of Administration: Online
What the items measure
Mechanical comprehension:
The ability to understand and solve problems of mechanical nature.
Knowledge of physical laws:
The ability to use knowledge related to the science of physics to solve pertinent problems.
Detailed Test Report
For each candidate who completes the Mechanical Aptitude Test, you can easily download or print a detailed test report.
The first page provides a concise overview of the candidate’s overall performance. Subsequent pages offer comparisons of their results against norm groups from five different occupations, yielding a percentile score that places their performance within the population. For instance, a score of 70 indicates the candidate performed as well as or better than 70% of the 3,000 individuals included in our 2014 test norming study.
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