The document discusses the different types of tests that are commonly used during the selection process when an organization is choosing a person for a position. These include personality tests to assess psychological traits, interest tests to evaluate job preferences, physical ability tests to measure strength and other physical attributes, job knowledge tests to evaluate technical expertise in a specific field, and cognitive ability tests to assess learning ability, reasoning, and other mental skills relevant to job performance.

2. •is the process by which an
organization chooses the
person(s) who best meets
the selection criteria for the
position available.

13. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF TESTS
TAKEN DURING THE SELECTION
PROCESS?
• Personality test:
These are pen and paper tests used to judge the
psychological make-up of a person. These probes
deeply to discover clues to an individual’s value
system, emotional reactions and maturity and his
characteristic mood.
• Interest test:
These tests are inventories of the candidate’s likes
and dislike in relation to work. These are generally
used for vocational guidance.

14. Physical Ability Tests
Physical ability tests typically use tasks or exercises
that require physical ability to perform. These tests
typically measure physical attributes and
capabilities, such as strength, balance, and speed.
• Job Knowledge Tests
Job knowledge tests typically use multiple choice
questions or essay type items to evaluate technical
or professional expertise and knowledge required for
specific jobs or professions. Examples of job
knowledge tests include tests of basic accounting
principles, A+/Net+ programming, and blueprint
reading.

15. • Cognitive Ability Tests
• Cognitive ability tests typically use questions or
problems to measure ability to learn
quickly, logic, reasoning, reading comprehension
and other enduring mental abilities that are
fundamental to success in many different
jobs. Cognitive ability tests assess a persons aptitude
or potential to solve job-related problems by
providing information about their mental abilities
such as verbal or mathematical reasoning and
perceptual abilities like speed in recognizing letters
of the alphabet.