Mechanical aptitude and spatial relations tests

Joel Wiesen PhD Director Applied Personnel Research
Book - 2023

Private employers and public agencies use various mechanical aptitude tests to screen applicants for jobs that range from mechanics and skilled trades apprentices to aerospace engineers and firefighters. These tests often differ in detail but measure similar abilities. This manual presents 18 typical tests that gauge an individual's mechanical aptitude and spatial ability, with all questions answered and explained. The author also advises on ways to improve mechanical comprehension, gives test-taking tips, and explains how pulleys, levers, and other simple machines work. The book is filled with diagrams and illustrations.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wiesen, Joel P. (Joel Peter) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Fort Lauderdale, FL : Kaplan North America, LLC, d/b/a Barron's Educational Series, [2023]
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500 |a Includes index. 
505 0 |a Introduction -- Streetwise test taker -- How to develop your mechanical aptitude and spatial ability -- General mechanical understanding -- Gears -- Pulleys -- Tools -- Map reading -- Line following -- Matching shapes -- Visual comparison -- Finding rotated shapes -- Cut-ups -- Jigsaw puzzles -- Hole punching -- Hidden blocks -- Counting touching blocks -- Making rectangular boxes -- Paper folding--shape known -- Paper folding-shape unknown -- Parts assembly -- Different types of computer-based tests -- Taking a video-based test -- Practice Tests: -- General mechanical understanding -- Gears -- Pulleys -- Tools -- Map reading -- Line following -- Matching shapes -- Visual comparison -- Finding rotated shapes -- Cut-ups -- Jigsaw puzzles -- Hole punching -- Hidden blocks -- Counting touching blocks -- Making rectangular boxes -- Paper folding-shape known -- Paper folding-shape unknown -- Parts assembly -- Index. 
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