2. What is a standardized test?

3. A Standardized test is
a test that is given in
consistent or “standard”
manner.

4. Standardized tests are designed to have consistent
 questions
 administration procedures
 scoring procedures

5. When a standardized test is administrated, is it done so according to
certain rules and specifications so that testing conditions are the
same for all test takers.

6. Standardized tests come in many forms, such as
standardized interviews
questionnaires
or directly administered intelligence test

7. The main benefit of standardized tests is they are typically more
reliable and valid than non-standardized measures. They often
provide some type of “standard score” which can help interpret how
far a child’s score ranges from the average.

8. IQ Test / Stanford-Binet
A test to measure a subject’s intelligence and aptitude, which may
be used to predict potential educational or ascertain the need for
additional education assistance. The IQ contains questions pertaining
to logic and verbal ability in order to ascertain the subject’s mental
age. The average IQ is 100

9. Big Five Profile Personality Test
Measure a subject’s core five personality traits, as based on the Big Five Personality Model.
The test consist of series of statements, to which the subject answers how much agree or
disagree with each

10. Occupational Interest inventory
Assesses the subject’s
motivations and aptitude.
This test is commonly used
by career centres, human
resources professionals, and
educational institutions to
ensure employees/ students
are match well to their
chosen field.

11. used to determine a person’s management style, strengths and areas where improvement
could be gained. The test is aimed to placing the subject into one of seven management
categories.
 Manager
 Entrepreneur
 Motivator
 Strategist
 Chief Executive
 Expert
 Project Manager.
consist of
series of questions
with two
possible choices
for answers
in order to
classify the
response.

12. The Central Test Personality Inventory
for
professionals
is a commonly-
used RASCH
based
personality
questionnaire
for managerial
and executive-
level candidates.
The purpose
of the test is
to ascertain the
subject’s work
related
personality
traits and
behavior
competencies,
by categorizing
the subject’s,
responses in four primary groups. The questionnaire format contains a series of statements
the subject then chooses how much they agree with each statement, or how often a
particular behavior /situation occurs (frequently, sometimes, rarely, never)

13. Sales Profile
Helps to determine whether a candidate is naturally suited for a sales-oriented job
and ascertains whether the candidate would be better at one aspect of sales over
others:
 Sales,
 Telemarketing,
 Technical Sales
The subject chooses one of two responses for a series of statements which helps
to determine their sales personality.

14. Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator/Jung Typology Test
One of the first accurate and reliable personality questionnaires, this
test is commonly used to get a broad overview of a person’s
personality traits based on four dichotomies:
 Extraversion / Introversion
 Sensing / Intuition
 Thinking / Feeling
 Judging / Perceiving
The test format includes a series of statements where the subject
chooses to agree or disagree.

15. Reasoning Test
A measure of specific skills,
rather than a measure of
general IQ. These tests
includes a variety of
multiple-choice questions
that measure logical ability,
numerical ability, and
verbal ability.

16. Emotional Intelligence Test
Similar to an IQ Test, but this type of test measures a person’s ability
to understand emotions (their own and others’) as well as their
ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships. The test looks
for strengths and weaknesses in areas such as intrapersonal
intelligence, flexibility, relationship management, and self-assertion.

17. Language Tests
Designed to ascertain a person’s knowledge of particular language, or subset of that language. For
example, if a job required fluent French speaking skills then a French language test may be
administered; however an English-speaking business environment a business English test may be
required. The test helps to ascertain the subject’s abilities in relation to reading comprehension,
vocabulary, grammar, and spelling . The format is multiple-choice.

18. 16 Personality Factor Model
A multiple-choice format test that is used to ascertain a subject’s dominant
personality traits. The test is based on 16 dominant personality factors,
warmth, reasoning, emotional stability, dominance, liveliness, rule-
consciousness, social boldness, sensitivity, vigilance, abstractedness, privateness,
apprehensiveness, openness to change, self-reliance, perfectionism and tension.
The test, updated in 1993, consists of a total of 185 statements with true/false
(agree/disagree) answers.

19. ABLE Series
A set of ten ability tests that are used to provide an in-depth view of a subject’s
capabilities. Adaptable for many job types, the test series is an accurate way of
assessing a candidate’s abilities and potential to learn. Formats vary, most are
multiple choice.

20. Situational Judgment Test (SJT)
A test used to assess a candidate’s approach to solving work-related problems. The test
format consists of a series of situations and the subject is instructed to select the most effect
and lease effective options. The aim of the test is to ascertain the subjects ability to problem
solve, make decisions, and whether their personal working style is appropriate for the
position they are being considered for.

21. In-Trey/E-Trey Exercise
A working exercise used to
measure a candidate’s ability
to organize, prioritize, analyze,
as well as to assess their
communication and delegation
skills. During exercise the
subject is presented with an
email inbox and asked to
respond to a series of tasks
and questions, all while emails
are coming into the inbox.
The subject is measured on
their ability to accurately sort,
respond to, and answer the
emails in a timely fashion.

22. Common Admission Test (CAT)
An India-based computer test for students
wishing to apply to business administration
colleges. The CAT is an aptitude test
that measures verbal ability, logical
reasoning, quantitative ability,
and data interpretation.
The test is administered only
during a 20-day period in
October/November of each
year, and consists of two
timed, multiple-choice
sections.

23. Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
Used primarily in the United States and other English-speaking countries, the
GMAT is administered to students wishing to pursue graduate-level business
degrees. The test is computer based where available, and consists of two written
essays to examine analytical writing ability, 37 multiple-choice questions to assess
problem solving and data sufficiency, and 41 multiple-choice to assess language
skills, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension.

24. UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)
A computer-based entrance exam commonly administered by UK medical and dental schools
The test is used to measure mental ability, attitude, and professional behavior. The test
contains four main sections of multiple-choice questions in the following areas, verbal
reasoning , quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, and decision analysis.

25. A commonly administered standardized test, the GRE is used primarily as an admission tool
for students pursuing graduate school in the United States and English-speaking schools
worldwide. The purpose of the test is to measure verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning,
analytical writing, and critical thinking skills. The analytical writing section of the test
consist of two essays, the remainder of the test is multiple-choice. In most areas the test
is completed on computer at a qualified testing centre, unless computer access is
unavailable.
Graduate Records Examination (GRE)

26. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
A computer-based test administered to students wishing to pursue medical studies
in the United States and Canada. The MCAT is structured to assess the subject’s
problem solving, critical thinking, written analysis, and writing skills, as well as to
ascertain their knowledge of scientific concepts. The test is offered a multiple times
of the year and takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete. Consisting of four
sections (physical science, verbal reasoning, writing and biological science) the
test is mostly multiple-choice, with some written responses.

27. One of the primary standardized tests used in the United States to determine college
admission. The test consists of four sections: critical reading, mathematics, and writing. The
majority of the questions are multiple-choice, although there is a brief essay questions and
10 math grid questions
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

28. A standardized entrance exam required by institutions in the United States,
Canada, and Australia (as well as other countries) for students wishing to enter law
study programs.