Mechanical reasoning tests are often used to assess skills required for those in technical roles that require a level of mechanical understanding and reasoning.
Occupations where such tests may be useful include roles like machine operators, electrical technicians and process operators.
Mechanical Reasoning Ability Test – Genesis
- 15 mins, timed.
- Administration needs to be supervised.
- Online version only.
- This ability test looks at a person’s broad ability to understand physical principles in operation in the real world.
- Useful in determining a person’s ability to learn the principle of operation and repair on complex devices.
Technical Understanding Ability Test - VT5.1 and VT5.2
- 20 mins, timed.
- 36 test items.
- Administration needs to be supervised.
- Online version only.
- This ability test measures a candidate’s understanding of written passages containing the type of verbal material likely to be encountered in a technical setting, such as equipment manuals and operating instructions.
Fault Diagnosis Ability Test - FT7.1
- 18 mins, timed.
- 36 test items.
- Administration needs to be supervised.
- Online version only.
- This ability test measures an individual’s ability at finding faults in systems.
- The candidate must locate which element of an arrangement of processors is not working as specified.
- No specialised knowledge is required.
Mechanical Comprehension Ability Test - MT4.1 and MT4.2
- 18 mins, timed.
- 36 test items.
- Administration needs to be supervised.
- Online version only.
- This ability test measures understanding of basic mechanical principles and their application to a number of devices, including pulleys, gears and levers.
