Aptitude test can be defined as a person’s cognitive ability in work related situations. There are different types of aptitude tests based on different types of intelligence like – fluid intelligence or crystallized intelligence.
Fluid Intelligence is also called ‘street smartness’ or the ability to think on the feet. To test fluid intelligence, candidates are given a set of non verbal questions which need to be completed within a pre-defined time.
Crystallised Intelligence on the other hand is the usage of past experience in work related situations. In this case candidate requires analyzing and finding the answer. To test crystallized intelligence verbal or numerical questions need to be solved by the candidate within a predefined time.
Aptitude tests help the employers to understand whether you are suited to that particular job. There are different varieties of tests given for different types of jobs. There are around 5000 different types of aptitude tests available in the market.
Aptitude test can be divided into verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, abstract reasoning, mechanical reasoning, logical reasoning, and verbal ability tests.
Willingness to learn is the main pre-requirement for the aptitude test. These days all aptitude tests are carried out in the computer or laptop. So anyone desirous of taking the test should be well acquainted with use of computers.
Sometimes the tests can be carried out in the employer’s premises or it can even be carried out in the comfort of your home. Owning a computer becomes essential in the case of the latter.
Any graduate – both engineering and non engineering, post graduate students of computer applications and business management will find the aptitude test useful.
Gives you some good experience in answering non-technical questions at interviews.
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