SAMPLE QUESTIONS: SKILLED CRAFT BATTERY TEST
DIESEL MECHANIC

Workplace Practices Instructions

This section contains sample items for the Workplace Practices Test. The items contained in this section are meant to provide you with an idea of what to expect when taking the Workplace Practices Test.

This test has two sub-sections. Both sections include questions that describe peoples' attitudes about themselves and their work. Please answer each question in a way that best describes your own experiences, judgments, and opinions. It is very important that you answer each item honestly and as accurately as possible. There are no right or wrong answers to this test.

In the first section you are asked to read each statement, then decide whether you agree or disagree with what it says, and select your answer.

Section two contains two types of questions. Some questions ask you about work practices. Other questions describe a situation and ask you what you would do. Read each question and choose the one answer that most accurately reflects your opinion. For some questions, more than one answer may seem appropriate. In these instances, choose the one answer that most accurately reflects your opinion.

Section 1 Sample Question: I'm flexible and open to change.

  • Strongly agree
  • Somewhat agree
  • Somewhat disagree
  • Strongly disagree

 

Section 2 Sample Question: How would you describe your attitude toward safety rules on the job?

  • Some safety rules actually slow work down
  • Some are more important than others
  • If you're careful, you'll never need them
  • I'm glad that companies insist on them
  • A lot of safety rules could be eliminated

Workplace Practices Instructions

This section contains sample items for the Workplace Practices Test. The items contained in this section are meant to provide you with an idea of what to expect when taking the Workplace Practices Test.

This test has two sub-sections. Both sections include questions that describe peoples' attitudes about themselves and their work. Please answer each question in a way that best describes your own experiences, judgments, and opinions. It is very important that you answer each item honestly and as accurately as possible. There are no right or wrong answers to this test.

In the first section you are asked to read each statement, then decide whether you agree or disagree with what it says, and select your answer.

Section two contains two types of questions. Some questions ask you about work practices. Other questions describe a situation and ask you what you would do. Read each question and choose the one answer that most accurately reflects your opinion. For some questions, more than one answer may seem appropriate. In these instances, choose the one answer that most accurately reflects your opinion.

Section 1 Sample Question: I'm flexible and open to change.

  • Strongly agree
  • Somewhat agree
  • Somewhat disagree
  • Strongly disagree

 

Section 2 Sample Question: How would you describe your attitude toward safety rules on the job?

  • Some safety rules actually slow work down
  • Some are more important than others
  • If you're careful, you'll never need them
  • I'm glad that companies insist on them
  • A lot of safety rules could be eliminated

Arithmetic Computations Instructions

This section contains sample items for the Arithmetic Computations Test. The items contained in this section are meant to provide you with an idea of what to expect when taking the Arithmetic Computations Test.

This is a test of your ability to solve arithmetic problems. This test will ask you to perform general arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for test questions involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. You may use a calculator and/or scratch paper when solving the problems on the test.

When completing this test, you will need to work quickly and accurately to complete as many items as possible. Your score is based on the total number of items you answer correctly.

Example Questions:

  1. 3% of 300 =
    • 9
    • 33
    • 39
    • 90
    • Other
  2. 640 ÷ 25 =
    • 22
    • 24
    • 25.5
    • 26.5
    • Other
  3. 6/9 of 54 =
    • 36
    • 54/9
    • 81
    • 324
    • Other

Arithmetic Computations Instructions

This section contains sample items for the Arithmetic Computations Test. The items contained in this section are meant to provide you with an idea of what to expect when taking the Arithmetic Computations Test.

This is a test of your ability to solve arithmetic problems. This test will ask you to perform general arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) for test questions involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. You may use a calculator and/or scratch paper when solving the problems on the test.

When completing this test, you will need to work quickly and accurately to complete as many items as possible. Your score is based on the total number of items you answer correctly.

Example Questions:

  1. 3% of 300 =
    • 9
    • 33
    • 39
    • 90
    • Other
  2. 640 ÷ 25 =
    • 22
    • 24
    • 25.5
    • 26.5
    • Other
  3. 6/9 of 54 =
    • 36
    • 54/9
    • 81
    • 324
    • Other

Mechanical Knowledge Instructions

This section contains sample items for the Mechanical Knowledge Test. The items contained in this section are meant to provide you with an idea of what to expect when taking the Mechanical Knowledge Test.

This is a test of your mechanical and motor knowledge. This test contains a series of questions from topics such as basic engine knowledge, mechanical comprehension, and torque. Your task is to read each question and select the best answer from the alternatives given.

Example Questions:

  1. How do you tighten a standard thread bolt (assuming you are looking directly at the bolt)?
    • Turn it clockwise
    • Turn it counter-clockwise
    • Use a hammer
    • Use a screwdriver
  2. What is the crankshaft supported by when an engine is running?
    • The connecting rod
    • A thin film of oil
    • The main bearing inserts
    • The main bearing caps
  3. In order to work safely when loosening the bolts to break a flange, it is best to loosen the bolts ________ where you stand.
    • closest to
    • farthest from
    • opposite from
    • somewhere other than

Mechanical Knowledge Instructions

This section contains sample items for the Mechanical Knowledge Test. The items contained in this section are meant to provide you with an idea of what to expect when taking the Mechanical Knowledge Test.

This is a test of your mechanical and motor knowledge. This test contains a series of questions from topics such as basic engine knowledge, mechanical comprehension, and torque. Your task is to read each question and select the best answer from the alternatives given.

Example Questions:

  1. How do you tighten a standard thread bolt (assuming you are looking directly at the bolt)?
    • Turn it clockwise
    • Turn it counter-clockwise
    • Use a hammer
    • Use a screwdriver
  2. What is the crankshaft supported by when an engine is running?
    • The connecting rod
    • A thin film of oil
    • The main bearing inserts
    • The main bearing caps
  3. In order to work safely when loosening the bolts to break a flange, it is best to loosen the bolts ________ where you stand.
    • closest to
    • farthest from
    • opposite from
    • somewhere other than

ADEPT-15

The third component, ADEPT-15, measures 15 aspects of individuals’ personality linked to effective work performance. It has been proven effective in selection, promotion, and development contexts by over 8 million global administrations, is backed by 50 years of research, and is built upon a database of 350,000 unique items.

Instructions
This assessment is composed of pairs of statements. You simply need to indicate which one you agree with more. The closer you move the selector towards a statement indicates a greater level of agreement with that statement than the other. For each pair of statements, you must move the selector left or right, you cannot leave it in the middle. If you change your mind, simply move the selector to another location or click the new location. There will be five pairs of statements on each screen.

At times, it may be hard to choose because you agree or disagree with both statements. This is a normal part of the assessment. When faced with this type of choice, you should review each statement and then move the selector closer to the one you agree with slightly more.

You should be careful not to over-think your responses; you should go with your first reaction whenever possible.

There are a total of 100 statement pairs on the assessment. An example of a real item pair can be seen below.

ADEPT-15

The third component, ADEPT-15, measures 15 aspects of individuals’ personality linked to effective work performance. It has been proven effective in selection, promotion, and development contexts by over 8 million global administrations, is backed by 50 years of research, and is built upon a database of 350,000 unique items.

Instructions
This assessment is composed of pairs of statements. You simply need to indicate which one you agree with more. The closer you move the selector towards a statement indicates a greater level of agreement with that statement than the other. For each pair of statements, you must move the selector left or right, you cannot leave it in the middle. If you change your mind, simply move the selector to another location or click the new location. There will be five pairs of statements on each screen.

At times, it may be hard to choose because you agree or disagree with both statements. This is a normal part of the assessment. When faced with this type of choice, you should review each statement and then move the selector closer to the one you agree with slightly more.

You should be careful not to over-think your responses; you should go with your first reaction whenever possible.

There are a total of 100 statement pairs on the assessment. An example of a real item pair can be seen below.