Title:
Barron's mechanical aptitude and spatial relations tests / Joel Wiesen, Ph.D., Director, Applied Personnel Research.
Author:
Wiesen, Joel P. (Joel Peter), author.
Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Publication Information:
Hauppauge, New York : Barron's, [2015]
©2015.
Call Number:
BF433.M4 W535 2015
Abstract:
Private employers and public agencies use various mechanical aptitude tests to screen applicants for jobs that range from mechanics and skilled trades apprentices to aerospace engineers and firefighters. These tests often differ in detail but measure similar abilities. This manual presents 18 typical tests that gauge an individual's mechanical aptitude and spatial ability, with all questions answered and explained. The author also advises on ways to improve mechanical comprehension, gives test-taking tips, and explains how pulleys, levers, and other simple machines work. The book is filled with diagrams and illustrations.
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Electronic Access:
http://barronseduc.com/
Edition:
Third edition.
ISBN:
9781438005706
Physical Description:
vii, 470 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Previous ed. published as: How to prepare for the mechanical aptitude and spatial relations tests.
Contents:
Introduction -- Streetwise test taker -- How to develop your mechanical aptitude and spatial ability -- General mechanical understanding -- Gears -- Pulleys -- Tools -- Map reading -- Line following -- Matching shapes -- Visual comparison -- Finding rotated shapes -- Cut-ups -- Jigsaw puzzles -- Hole punching -- Hidden blocks -- Counting touching blocks -- Making rectangular boxes -- Paper folding--shape known -- Paper folding-shape unknown -- Parts assembly -- Different types of computer-based tests -- Taking a video-based test -- Practice Tests: -- General mechanical understanding -- Gears -- Pulleys -- Tools -- Map reading -- Line following -- Matching shapes -- Visual comparison -- Finding rotated shapes -- Cut-ups -- Jigsaw puzzles -- Hole punching -- Hidden blocks -- Counting touching blocks -- Making rectangular boxes -- Paper folding-shape known -- Paper folding-shape unknown -- Parts assembly -- Index.
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