Question

An employer may conduct an aptitude test to check for what? A. Your ability to solve problems B. Test your actual skills, such as typing C. Discover individual behavior patterns D. The capacity to acquire certain skills

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. Test your actual skills, such as typing

Explanation:

There are four different types of aptitude tests.

Skills tests are usually easy tasks relating to an important function of the job, such as typing speeds or data entry.

Knowledge tests are designed to measure how much a prospective employee knows about a particular aspect of the job to ensure he or she has the required level of knowledge for the job.  

Ability tests are used to measure cognitive or mental ability, and are based on presenting candidates with workplace scenarios and asking them to explain what they would do in a particular situation.

The most commonly used personality tests measure five basic factors of personality – openness to experience, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and emotional stability.  This is often used for sales positions to predict performance.

Answer 2

The correct answers should be A. Your ability to solve problems

Aptitude tests often deal with solving issues using logical reasoning and behavior when solving problems.