No

Test type

Suitability

1.

Psychomotor tests

Ability to perceive instructions

2.

Attitude tests

Ability to quantify theories, beliefs and behaviours to inform discussions

3.

Vocational Aptitude tests

Ability needed for a particular job

4.

Logical Aptitude tests

To determine a candidates ability in problem solving

5.

Mechanical tests

To measure the candidate’s knowledge of mechanical and physical aptitude to identify ones underling intellectual ability

6.

Achievement tests

To assess the level of a candidates developed skill and knowledge acquired in any grade or level e.g. academic or professional

7.

Job Knowledge tests

To assess a candidate’s individual knowledge about various aspects of a specific job-job fit

8.

Work Sample tests

Focuses on the tasks that are similar to those the employee is expected to perform when hired by the employer

9.

Personality tests

To assess human personality constructs, to gauge or rate a candidates SWOT analysis

10.

Objective tests

To assess the candidates ability to recall facts and figures and their comprehension

11.

Projective tests

To uncover in a candidate the hidden conflicts or emotions for purposes of future psychotherapy

12.

Situation tests

To assess a candidates inventory of knowledge for effective performance on the job