It is the test that examines candidate's individual potential for learning skills.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Aptitude test
Option (1) Trade test — Incorrect. A trade test measures the skills a person already has, not the potential to learn new skills.
Option (2) Interest test — Incorrect. An interest test finds out the activities in which a person has a liking.
Option (3) Aptitude test — Correct. An aptitude test is a measure of an individual’s potential for learning new skills.
Option (4) Personality Test — Incorrect. A personality test checks traits such as temperament, emotions and character, not the potential for learning skills.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Important Tests Used for Selection of Employees: … (b) Aptitude Test: It is a measure of individuals potential for learning new skills. It indicates the person’s capacity to develop.” |