Tools

 These questions are again straightforward and if you have spent significant time fixing or making things, they won’t present any problems. However, mechanical goods of all types are relatively cheaper, less prone to breakdown and often less repairable than they were 20 years ago. This means that many people under 30 years of age don’t…

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Electricity

Questions on electricity usually take the form of simple circuit diagrams. These diagrams are usually restricted to showing the power source, switches, loads (typically bulbs), and the path of the wiring. To answer these questions you need a basic understanding of how electricity flows around a circuit. Example Question1. How many switches need to be…

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Springs

A spring is piece of wire or metal that can be extended or compressed by an external force but which then returns to its original length when that force is no longer applied. There are many different types of spring including, spiral coil, leaf springs and torsion springs. Springs are used in many applications including…

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Pulleys

The pulleys used in this type of question are made up a grooved wheel and a block which holds it. A rope runs in the groove around the wheel and one end will usually be attached to either: a weight, a fixed object like the ceiling or to another pulley. For the purposes of these…

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Mechanical Reasoning Tests | Levers

A lever consists of a bar which pivots at a fixed point known as the fulcrum. In the example shown the fulcrum is at the center of the lever. This lever provides no mechanical advantage and the force needed to lift the weight is equal to the weight itself.   However, if you want to…

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Mechanical Comprehension Test

What is a mechanical comprehension test? A mechanical comprehension test is an aptitude assessment that’s widely used by employers to assess candidates for technical or engineering roles. (Occasionally, mechanical comprehension tests are also used for non-engineering roles, as part of a wider assessment of spatial awareness and the ability to think laterally.) What will I…

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Barron’s Test of Mechanical Aptitude

The Barron’s Test of Mechanical Aptitude has its origins in the armed services. It is used to measure the mechanical reasoning ability of candidate’s and is available in computerized as well as pencil and paper form. Assessment-Training.com offers Barron’s Test of Mechanical Aptitude Preparation Package, tailor-made for Barron’s Test of Mechanical Aptitude. This test includes the same…

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Tool Knowledge

Tool knowledge questions assess your ability to identify and/or determine the uses for common types of tools (e.g., hammers, wrenches, pliers, etc.). Having familiarity with a wide range of tools is your best preparation for answering these types of questions; however, even if you do not have experience with some tools, you can apply many…

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Paper Folding

In this type of question, you must assemble a 3-dimensional object by mentally folding a paper cutout of the object. Solution Pointers for Paper Folding questions: ·         Study the cutout to identify any patterns. Start by finding a starting point, such as the top or front of the cutout, and noting what is next to or…

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Spatial Views

In this type of question, you must assemble a 3-dimensional object by looking at a few of its parts.   Solution Pointers for Spatial Views questions: ·         Mentally assemble the image before reviewing the available options. ·         Attempt to match the available options to your mental image. ·         If your mental image is not one of the available…

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