Question

Name the mechanism that attempts to measure certain characteristics of individuals in the process of identifying and choosing the best person out of the number of prospective candidates for the job. Enumerate any three of its types.

Answer 1

Selection test

Types of tests are:

1. Intelligence test is one of the important psychological tests used to measure the level of intelligence quotient of an individual and is an indicator of a person’s ability or the ability to make decisions and judgments
2. Aptitude test is a measure of an individual's potential for learning new skills and indicates the person’s capacity to develop.
3. Personality tests provide clues to a person’s emotions, her reactions, maturity, and value system and probe the overall personality.