aptitude testing
Evaluating natural abilities
Aptitude testing is the use of standardized assessments to measure someone's potential ability in a particular area—verbal reasoning, spatial visualization, mechanical comprehension, and so on.
The tests aim to predict future performance rather than measure current knowledge: The company uses aptitude testing to identify candidates for technical roles.
Common in education and hiring.
- analytical skillsAbility to examine systematically
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- intelligenceMental ability, cognitive capacity
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- vocationalRelated to skilled work
job placement · coordination · dexterity · reliability · standardization · percentile rank · bell curve · reaction time · logical thinking · spatial awareness · standardized test · norm-referenced · career assessment · career counseling · validity · social skills · skill evaluation · IQ
- career testingcareer test, vocational test, career assessment, career quiz, vocational guidance
- psychometricsvalidity, reliability, item response theory, measurement error, dimensionality
- operator psychologydriver fatigue, pilot fatigue, mental workload, cognitive load, human error
- counselingpsychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy, counselor, individual counseling
- career servicescareer coaching, career counseling, mentoring, career centers, job coaching
- job assistancejob search, job placement, job boards, job fairs, job listings
aptitude testingcertification exams
Tests for official credentials
competency testing · final examinations · skills assessment · final exams · exit exams