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Most tests you face will be either abstract or practical. Others, like the Visual Logic test or the Form Recognition test, are of a type that is not so dependent upon prior knowledge. Some of these tests are looking for flexibility, perceptiveness or insight in your reasoning. This test, like other ‘reasoning’ tests, gives you a hint that the test may be searching for something deeper than the ability to add numbers.Therefore, the key overall rule for you to follow is that, having read the instructions and done the examples to a test, you should be clear about what the test is going to demand of you before you start it.

1. Problems ‘on your mind’

If something has happened to you that is absorbing your attention it is better to take the tests when you are in a more settled frameof mind. Such matters may be lack of sleep, poor health, or worry about other people.

2. Preparation

Check that you have everything you need before you start the test.If it is a paper-and-pen test, have you sufficient pencils? Have you an eraser? Have you got spare paper? Is there anything that might ‘put you off ’ or disturb you? (more…)

Test will not tell us anything very much unless taken in the optimum conditions. Therefore, you must ensure that the conditions in which you take tests allow you to do your best. The tests may be online or you may be asked to sit a paper-and-pen version.

Here is a checklist covering testing situations in general:

• You must not be distracted. Ensure that you will not be interrupted by other people or sounds that might intrude.
• You must be comfortable. If you are too hot or cold or other things put you off, such as poor lighting, then let someone know. If you want to take time out to go to the lavatory, then it is sensible to say so.
• Be prepared. Before attending the test session make sure that you have covered any options such as pre-reading, that there are no exercises that it is impossible for you to do, that you have asked what you should bring, how long the process will take and what it will consist of. (more…)