Differential Aptitude Tests for Personnel and Career Assessment
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Differential Aptitude Tests for Personnel and Career Assessment (DAT) can determine an applicant’s general cognitive abilities and aptitudes across a wide range of occupations.
- Reading Level:
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6th grade
- Completion time:
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6–20 minutes (depending on test)
- Administration:
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Online/computer, Paper-and-pencil (designed for proctored administration only)
- Uses:
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Selection, career guidance, predict training success
Pricing & Ordering
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Product Details
DAT tests help measure aptitude for learning and succeeding in eight key areas. Benefits
FeaturesSix different tests make up the Differential Aptitude Tests. See the “Resources” tab for a more detailed look at each test.
Sample ReportsThe following sample reports are available. |
Resources
The following table highlights which DAT test is suitable for various occupations. |
TestVerbal Reasoning
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What It DoesVerbal Reasoning measures general cognitive ability in positions requiring higher order thinking skills. |
Jobs/FieldsAny |
Max Time20 minutes |
Numerical Ability |
Numerical Ability tests the understanding of numerical relationships and facility in handling numerical concepts. |
Project Manager Bookkeeper Statistician Shipping Clerk |
20 minutes |
Abstract Reasoning |
Abstract Reasoning is a nonverbal measure of the ability to perceive relationships in abstract figure patterns. |
Skilled Trades Computer Programming Drafting Auto Repair |
15 minutes |
Mechanical Reasoning |
Mechanical Reasoning closely parallels the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test and measures the ability to understand basic mechanical principles of machinery, tools, and motion. |
Carpenter Mechanic Maintenance Worker Assembler |
20 minutes |
Space Relations |
Space Relations measures the ability to visualize a three-dimensional object from a two-dimensional pattern, and how this object would look if rotated. |
Drafting Architecture Die-making Carpentry Clothing Design Art Decorating Dentistry |
15 minutes |
Language Usage |
Language Usage measures the ability to detect errors in grammar, punctuation, and capitalization. |
Any |
12 Minutes |