Question

In order to streamline the selection procedure so as to minimise the margin of error, certain tests are carried out that attempt to measure the characteristics of individuals. Explain any four such tests.

Answer 1

• Intelligence Tests: This is one of the important psychological tests used to measure the level of intelligence quotient of an individual. It is an indicator of a person’s learning ability or the ability to make decisions and judgements.
• Aptitude Test: It is a measure of an individual's potential for learning new skills. It indicates the person’s capacity to develop.
• Personality Tests: Personality tests provide clues to a person’s emotions, her reactions, maturity and value system, etc. These tests probe the overall personality. Hence, these are difficult to design and implement.
• Trade Test: These tests measure the existing skills of the individual. They measure the level of knowledge and proficiency in the area of professions or technical training. The difference between an aptitude test and a trade test is that the former measures the potential to acquire skills and the latter the actual skills possessed.
• Interest Tests: Every individual has a fascination for some job more than the other. Interest tests are used to know the pattern of interests or involvement of a person.