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Which of the following best defines aptitude?


A) Individuals ability to complete a given task
B) Acquired ability to be good at something
C) Incapacity to be good at something
D) The amount of effort focused on a given task

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Oscar is a carpenter whose business depends on his skill to build furniture.This skill involves precision,coordination,and strength,also known as:


A) physiological ability
B) psychomotor ability
C) kinesthetic ability
D) fine motor ability

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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB) is an example of an) :


A) multiple aptitude test battery
B) specialized aptitude test
C) admissions test
D) readiness test

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A concern in using the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test BMCT) is that the test has:


A) low external validity
B) a history of gender bias
C) a history of racial bias
D) low construct validity

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Lola has applied for a secretarial position.As part of the interview she will need to be tested on clerical aptitude.This test will assess all the following,EXCEPT:


A) interpersonal skills
B) checking skills
C) coding skills
D) verbal reasoning skills

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A

According to the text,the most well-known admissions test is the:


A) ACT
B) GRE
C) MCAT
D) SAT

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Briefly summarize the main abilities related to clerical aptitude.

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Clerical aptitude refers to a set of skills and abilities that are essential for performing various administrative and clerical tasks effectively. These abilities are often required for positions such as administrative assistants, office clerks, receptionists, and other support roles within an organization. The main abilities related to clerical aptitude include: 1. Attention to Detail: The ability to process information accurately and notice small differences in data or documents, which is crucial for tasks like proofreading, data entry, and managing records. 2. Organizational Skills: Being able to keep files, documents, and schedules well-organized to ensure efficient retrieval and management of information. 3. Typing and Data Entry: Proficiency in typing and entering data quickly and accurately into computer systems or databases. 4. Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication abilities are necessary for corresponding with colleagues, clients, and management, as well as for preparing reports and documents. 5. Multitasking: The capability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously without compromising quality or productivity. 6. Basic Computer Literacy: Familiarity with common office software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, email, and databases, is essential for most clerical jobs. 7. Numerical Ability: Basic math skills for handling tasks such as billing, invoicing, budgeting, and other financial responsibilities. 8. Filing and Record Keeping: The ability to maintain and organize physical or electronic files for easy access and compliance with record-keeping regulations. 9. Time Management: Efficiently managing one's time to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain productivity. 10. Problem-Solving: The capacity to identify issues and develop effective solutions, often under time constraints or pressure. These abilities are often assessed through clerical aptitude tests during the hiring process to ensure that candidates have the necessary skills to perform the job effectively.

The ASVAB has evidence of criterion-related validity because:


A) individual test results can be replicated.
B) it can be predictive of individual success in related programming.
C) it assesses expertise in related programming.
D) all questions relate to the assessment topic.

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Aptitude tests are assessments used to assess an individual's:


A) ability to complete a task
B) expertise in a specific subject
C) knowledge in a specific subject
D) ability to perform in future tasks

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According to a study sanctioned by the College Board,college student success in the first year can best be predicted by examining:


A) High School GPA only
B) scores on admissions exams eg.SAT) only
C) scores on admissions exams and High School GPA
D) student interviews and High School GPA

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The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency assesses all EXCEPT:


A) fine motor skills
B) manual dexterity
C) balance
D) spatial perception

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When assessing individuals appreciation of great art one of the main criticisms was that:


A) beauty is constant across cultures
B) great art is indefinable
C) all art is great art
D) only artists could assess great art

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Specialized aptitude tests should:


A) always be supplemental to other types of assessments
B) be used to assess aptitude in subject areas that need improvement
C) be used to assess aptitude in a specific subject
D) be used to assess aptitude in individuals with special needs

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Describe the distinction between the terms aptitude and ability.

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The main psychometric component used when examining the results of an admissions tests is:


A) construct validity
B) face validity
C) predictive validity
D) criteria related validity

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What is the purpose of the SAT reasoning test? What does it assess?

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According to the text,a major concern in testing young children before allowing entry into school is that:


A) all children develop at different paces
B) test materials may not be appropriate for assessing preschool populations
C) there are high rates of positively skewed results from parent involvement
D) there is low predictive validity of student success

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The main criticism of tests assessing musical ability is that all tests have:


A) low validity but high reliability
B) high validity but low reliability
C) moderate validity and moderate reliability
D) low validity and low reliability

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The oldest and most famous musical ability test is the:


A) Seashore Measures of Musical Talent
B) Musical Aptitude Profile
C) Kwalwasser Music Talent Test
D) Musical Proficiency Exam

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Noni is 5 years old and preparing to enter kindergarten.In order to gain admittance she has to pass a school-wide exam.What kind of aptitude test will Noni be required to take? What are some skills that might be tested?

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