What is a standardized test?

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

Standardized tests are designed to have consistent questions administration procedures scoring procedures

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

Standardized tests come in many forms, such as

standardized interviews

questionnaires

or directly administered intelligence test

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

IQ Test / Stanford-Binet

A test to measure a subject’s intelligence and aptitude, which maybe used to predict potential educational or ascertain the need for additional education assistance. The IQ contains questions pertainingto logic and verbal ability in order to ascertain the subject’s mentalage. The average IQ is 100

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

Occupational Interest inventory

Assesses the subject’s motivations and aptitude.This test is commonly usedby career centres, humanresources professionals, andeducational institutions toensure employees/ studentsare match well to theirchosen field.

used to determine a person’s management style, strengths and areas where improvementcould 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 questionswith two possible choicesfor answersin order to classify the response.

The Central Test Personality Inventory

for professionalsis a commonly-used RASCHbased personalityquestionnairefor managerialand executive-level candidates.The purposeof the test isto ascertain thesubject’s workrelatedpersonalitytraits and behavior competencies,by categorizingthe subject’s,

responses in four primary groups. The questionnaire format contains a series of statementsthe subject then chooses how much they agree with each statement, or how often a particular behavior /situation occurs (frequently, sometimes, rarely, never)

Sales ProfileHelps to determine whether a candidate is naturally suited for a sales-oriented joband ascertains whether the candidate would be better at one aspect of sales overothers: Sales, Telemarketing, Technical SalesThe subject chooses one of two responses for a series of statements which helpsto determine their sales personality.

Myers-Briggs Personality Indicator/Jung Typology Test

One of the first accurate and reliable personality questionnaires, thistest 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 / PerceivingThe test format includes a series of statements where the subjectchooses to agree or disagree.

Reasoning Test

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

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

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.

16 Personality Factor ModelA 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.

ABLE SeriesA set of ten ability tests that are used to provide an in-depth view of a subject’scapabilities. 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 aremultiple choice.

Situational Judgment Test (SJT)

A test used to assess a candidate’s approach to solving work-related problems. The testformat consists of a series of situations and the subject is instructed to select the most effectand lease effective options. The aim of the test is to ascertain the subjects ability to problemsolve, make decisions, and whether their personal working style is appropriate for the position they are being considered for.

In-Trey/E-Trey Exercise

A working exercise used tomeasure a candidate’s abilityto organize, prioritize, analyze,as well as to assess theircommunication and delegationskills. During exercise the subject is presented with an email inbox and asked to respond to a series of tasksand questions, all while emailsare coming into the inbox.The subject is measured on their ability to accurately sort,respond to, and answer the emails in a timely fashion.

Common Admission Test (CAT)

An India-based computer test for studentswishing to apply to business administrationcolleges. The CAT is an aptitude testthat measures verbal ability, logical reasoning, quantitative ability,and data interpretation.The test is administered onlyduring a 20-day period in October/November of eachyear, and consists of twotimed, multiple-choicesections.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

Used primarily in the United States and other English-speaking countries, theGMAT is administered to students wishing to pursue graduate-level businessdegrees. The test is computer based where available, and consists of two writtenessays to examine analytical writing ability, 37 multiple-choice questions to assessproblem solving and data sufficiency, and 41 multiple-choice to assess languageskills, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension.

UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT)

A computer-based entrance exam commonly administered by UK medical and dental schoolsThe test is used to measure mental ability, attitude, and professional behavior. The testcontains four main sections of multiple-choice questions in the following areas, verbal reasoning , quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, and decision analysis.

A commonly administered standardized test, the GRE is used primarily as an admission toolfor students pursuing graduate school in the United States and English-speaking schoolsworldwide. 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 testis completed on computer at a qualified testing centre, unless computer access is unavailable.

Graduate Records Examination (GRE)

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

A computer-based test administered to students wishing to pursue medical studiesin the United States and Canada. The MCAT is structured to assess the subject’sproblem solving, critical thinking, written analysis, and writing skills, as well as to ascertain their knowledge of scientific concepts. The test is offered a multiple timesof the year and takes approximately 4-5 hours to complete. Consisting of foursections (physical science, verbal reasoning, writing and biological science) the test is mostly multiple-choice, with some written responses.

One of the primary standardized tests used in the United States to determine collegeadmission. The test consists of four sections: critical reading, mathematics, and writing. Themajority of the questions are multiple-choice, although there is a brief essay questions and 10 math grid questions

Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)

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