Mariel Membrano Aug.

30, 2019

BSBA I-3

TESTING PROCEDURES TO MEASURE APPLICANT’S QUALIFICATIONS

An instruments used to determine and measure the qualifications and talents of of the

application for a particular job.

1. INTELLIGENCE TEST- it test the mental abilities (memory, vocabulary, fluency,

numerical ability, perception etc.) of the applicant. These test measure the learning

ability of candidate & their power to take quick decisions on crucial points.

2. APTITUDE TEST- it test a person’s capacity to learn a particular job or skill like

clerical, mechanical and mathematical skills.

* Cognitive test- which measure intellectual and mental aptitudes.

* Motor test- these test check the hand-eye coordination of employees.

3. PROFICIENCY TEST OR ACHIEVEMENT TEST- these test are designed to

measure the skills already by the individuals. They are used to test the knowledge of

the applicant’s in the given job.

4. INTEREST TEST- these test will suggest what type of jobs may be satisfying to the

employees. They help the the applicant’s in selecting occupations of their interest

5. PERSONAL TEST- these test judge the psychological make-up of any person. These

tests check an individual’s motivational level, emotions, integrity, sympathy, sensitivity,

etc. It is considered an important instrument to test the personality of applicant

especially in supervisory and managerial positions, as they have to relate with their co-

workers in the industry.

6. SIMULATION TEST- it measure the ability of the person to face various problems at

work. These test are used for hiring managers.

7. INTEGRITY TEST- these test measure employee’s honesty to predict those who act

in a manner unacceptable to the organization. In it many “yes” or “no” type of questions.