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MAS Psychometric test

August 6th, 2006 | by Dusk |

The Psychometric test is the second stage of MAS selection process for its Cadet Pilot Programme. This Stage will take alot more time compared to the Psychomotor test. The test is divided into 4 stages.

1. English test [Verbal Test]
2. Maths test [Numerical Test, Statistical Tables]
3. IQ test [Diagrammatic Test, Spatial Reasoning Test]
4. Personality questions

Don’t be discouraged if you found the questions difficult. There are several things
you can do to improve your performance.

Verbal Test:
1. Read newspapers, reports, business journals
2. Do verbal problem solving exercises, e.g. crosswords

Numerical Test:
1. Read financial reports in newspapers
2. Study tables of data
3. Practice your mental arithmetic

Diagrammatic Tests:
1. Solve puzzles in newspapers and magazines involving diagrams.
2. Play games involving sequences or strategies e.g. chess, draughts.

Spatial Tests:
1. Look at plans and DIY manuals. Make up patterns or designs. Imagine how various objects look from different angles.

And finally, be prepared for the test session:
1. Get a good night’s sleep before the tests
2. Give yourself plenty of time to get to the assessment
3. If you wear glasses, contact lenses or a hearing aid, be sure to take them with you

At the session:
1. Listen carefully to the instructions
2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions
3. Read each question carefully before answering
4. Work quickly and accurately – most tests have time limits
5. If you are not sure of an answer mark your best choice but avoid wild guessing

Here is an example

Verbal test
In this test, you are given two passages, each of which is followed by several
statements. Your task is to evaluate the statements in the light of the information
or opinions contained in the passage and to select your answer according to the
rules given below.

Mark circle A: If the statement is correct
Mark circle B: If the statement is untrue
Mark circle C: If you cant tell if its true or not

Example Paragraph

The big economic difference between nuclear and
fossil-fuelled power stations is that nuclear reactors
are more expensive to build and decommission, but
cheaper to run. So disputes over the relative
efficiency of the two systems revolve not just
around the prices of coal and uranium today and
tomorrow, but also around the way in which future
income should be compared with current income.

Questions:
1. The main difference between nuclear and fossil-fuelled power stations is an economic one.
Answer: (A) (B) (C)

2. The price of coal is not relevant to discussions about the relative efficiency of nuclear reactors.
Answer: (A) (B) (C)

3. If nuclear reactors were cheaper to build and decommission than fossil fuelled power stations, they would definitely have the economic advantage.
Answer: (A) (B) (C)

Numerical test
In this test, you have to use facts and figures presented in statistical tables to
answer the questions. In each question, you are given five options from which to
choose. One, and only one, of the options is correct in each case.

You may use a calculator for the following questions. In addition, you can use
rough paper for your working out.

MAS psychometric test Statistic graph

Which country had the highest number of people aged 60 or over at the
start of 1985?
A. UK
B. France
C. Italy
D. W. Germany
E. Spain

What percentage of the total 15mm button production was classed as
sub-standard in September?
A. 17.5%
B. 20%
C. 23.5%
D. 27.5%
E. 28%

How many live births occurred in 1985 in Spain and Italy together (to the
nearest 1000)?
A. 104,000
B. 840,000
C. 1,044,000
D. 8,400,000
E. 10,440,000

The IQ test
Each problem in this test consists of a series of diagrams, on the left of the page,
which follow a logical sequence. You are to choose the next diagram in the series
from the five options on the right. Then indicate your answer by filling in
completely the appropriate circle on the answer sheet.

MAS Psychometric IQ test

The personality test
In this example you are given a block of four statements:
A, B, C and D. Your task is to choose the statement which you think is most true or
typical of you in your everyday behavior and then choose the one which is least
true or typical of you. Indicate your choices by filling in the appropriate circle in the
row marked ‘M’ (for Most) and in the next row ‘L’ (for Least).
Note: you must select one option as most and one as least for each question. All
questions must be answered.

The first block has been completed for you. The person has chosen, ‘Enjoys
organizing people’ as most true (or typical) and ‘Seeks variety’ as being least true
(or typical) of him/herself.

Question: I am the sort of person who..:

Example
A Has a wide circle of friends
B Enjoys organizing people
C Relaxes easily
D Seeks variety