Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Staffing

Question:

'When Samarjeet applied for the post of Computer teacher in a school in Delhi, he was asked to prepare a PowerPoint presentation on a particular topic during selection procedure.'

Identify the type of selection test being mentioned in the above lines.

Options:

Trade test

Interest Test

Intelligence test

Aptitude test

Correct Answer:

Trade test

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1-trade test.

The type of selection test being mentioned in the given scenario where Samarjeet is asked to prepare a PowerPoint presentation is a "Trade test." A trade test assesses the practical skills and abilities of a candidate in a specific field or occupation, and in this case, it evaluates Samarjeet's ability to teach computer-related topics using a PowerPoint presentation.

* Trade Test: These tests measure the existing skills of the individual. They measure the level of knowledge and proficiency in the area of professions or technical training. The difference between aptitude test and trade test is that the former measures the potential to acquire skills and the later the actual skills possessed.

 

OTHER OPTIONS

  • Interest Test- Every individual has fascination for some job than the other. Interest tests are used to know the pattern of interests or involvement of a person.
  • Intelligence test- Intelligence test is one of the important psychological tests used to measure the level of intelligence quotient of an individual. It is an indicator of a person’s learning ability or the ability to make decisions and judgments.
  • Aptitude test- Aptitude Test is a measure of individuals potential for learning new skills. It indicates the person’s capacity to develop. Such tests are good indices of a person’s future success score.