“It measures an individual’s potential for learning new skills”. The statement describes:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Aptitude test
Option (1) Intelligence test — Incorrect. An intelligence test measures a person’s level of intelligence, his IQ, which shows his ability to make decisions and judgements.
Option (2) Aptitude test — Correct. An aptitude test measures a person’s potential for learning new skills, that is, his capacity to develop. It looks at what he can learn, not what he already knows.
Option (3) Personality test — Incorrect. A personality test looks at a person’s emotions, reactions, maturity and value system.
Option (4) Trade test — Incorrect. A trade test measures the skills a person already has, his present level of knowledge in a trade. It is the opposite of an aptitude test.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Important Tests Used for Selection of Employees: (a) Intelligence Tests: This is one of the important psychological tests used to measure the level of intelligence quotient of an individual. …” “(b) Aptitude Test: It is a measure of individuals potential for learning new skills. It indicates the person’s capacity to develop.” “(c) Personality Tests: Personality tests provide clues to a person’s emotions, her reactions, maturity and value system etc. …” “(d) 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.” |
Note: The same/similar question has been asked in different years by NTA as per the details given below:
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| 24-05 S2 | – | – | 22-06 S3 12-06 S3 | – |