The Technical Test Battery

The Technical Test Battery (TTB2) consists of three measures which can be administered on-screen or in pencil-and-paper form, on their own or as part of a battery. The TTB2 measures the core skills that are required from staff selected and assessed for engineering apprenticeships, craft apprenticeships or technical training. More than a measure of knowledge or attainment, the TTB2 will help identify those people who are likely to be able to grasp technical concepts and put them to practical use.

What the Technical Test Battery Measures

Mechanical Reasoning
Measures the ability to understand mechanical concepts and physical principles in operation. This test involves selecting the diagram that correctly exemplifies the underlying principle. The items have been selected from a wide range of areas (including optics, electrics, fluids and mechanics) so users can be confident that they are measuring a broad ranging aptitude, including mechanical comprehension.

Spatial Reasoning
Measures spatial ability both from the perspective of visually constructing a three dimensional object and visually relating an object to its pre-constructed patterned form. Consisting of a number of diagrams which assess the ability to visualise shapes and objects in three dimensions, the test involves choosing the correct shape that could be constructed from the given pattern or vice-versa.

Visual Acuity
Specifically designed for on-screen assessment, the Visual Acuity Test measures the ability (and disposition) to work with highly detailed technical material such as wiring or circuit diagrams. The test involves following a single pathway through a complex maze and assesses visual and attentional capacity, which is relatively independent of general ability. The Visual Acuity Test has been developed specifically to assess technical and craft apprentices in roles which involve checking, repairing and replacing electrical/electronic circuitry and components.

Please note that currently, all of the above tests are presented in English only.

Technical Test Battery Reports

The TTB2 produces decision-maker and candidate feedback reports on the competencies detailed above. The Technical Test Battery results can be integrated with results from the General Reasoning Test, providing a fully integrated aptitude profile and narrative report.

The TTB2 takes 45 minutes to complete and provides a comprehensive and broad ranging measure of mechanical reasoning.

Pricing for Licensed Users

• Reference Set: AED200
• User Manual: AED150
• MRT Question Booklets (10): AED345
• SRT Question Booklets (10): AED345
• Answer Sheets (50): AED100
• Bureau Scoring and Report: AED90
• GeneSys Credits: 1 for single test-2 for both tests

NB: Mechanical Reasoning Test and Spatial Reasoning Test Question Booklets must be ordered separately.

For further information please contact Arabian Assessment & Development Centre | P.O. Box 500301 | Dubai Knowledge Village | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Ph: +971-4-390-0799 |
Fax: +971-4-366-4618| Email: steve@arabianassessment.com

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