Question

Briefly explain the various types of tests.

Answer 1

Several tests are conducted in the selection process to ensure whether the candidate possesses the necessary qualifications.

• Ability Test: Ability test may be divided into:

1. Aptitude Test: An aptitude test is a test to measure the suitability of the candidates for the post.
2. Achievement Test: This test measures a candidate’s capacity to achieve in a particular field.
3. Intelligence Test: An intelligence test is designed to measure a variety of mental abilities, the individual capacity of a candidate.
4. Judgment Test: This test is conducted to test the presence of mind and reasoning capacity of the candidates.

• Personality Test: It refers to the test conducted to find out the non-intellectual traits of a candidate. It can be further divided into:

1. Interest Test: The interest test measures a candidate’s extent of interest in a particular area.
2. Projective Test: This test measures the candidate’s values, the personality of the candidate.
3. Attitude Test: measures candidate’s tendencies towards the people, situation, action, and related things.