Basic Skills Tests

Basic Skills Tests

Basic skills tests measure skills that could reasonably be expected for all job applicants. They are typically skills which most people would obtain through elementary school, high school, and everyday life. Included in basic skills are reading, arithmetic, measurement, inspection, process monitoring, problem solving, and checking accuracy.

  • Reading tests measure reading comprehension
  • Arithmetic tests may include adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, decimals, and adding and subtracting fractions
  • Measurement involve use of a rule and measuring in fractions or decimals
  • Inspection would involve the comparison of objects to discern errors or differences
  • Process monitoring tests requires the observation of screens, dials, readouts, or gauges to ensure that process variables remain within specifications
  • Problem solving entails the review of conditions, evalution of facts, and deciding upon action to be taken
  • Checking accuracy consists of the ability compare alphabetical and numerical information to discern differences or detect departure from specifications

Basic skills tests are important for learning and performing entry level or lower level jobs in manufacturing, processsing, or operating contexts. They are usually validated using content validation where the skills on the test are necessary to learn or perform the activities of the job.

For example, a basic skills test battery of reading and arithmetic might be used for associates at an automotive assembly plant where the associates have to read Standard Operating Procedures, Safe Job Procedures, and Equipment Manuals. They might also have to learn the fundamentals of Statistical Process Control which would require basic arithmetic skills.

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Combined Basic Skills LCS-C - RR76-C
Combined Basic Skills LCS-C

Assesses:  Reading, Arithmetic, Inspection and Measurement, and Process Monitoring and Problem Solving Skills
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  52 Items , Multiple-choice

Combined Basic Skills - Alternate Equivalent B - RR76-B
Combined Basic Skills - Alternate Equivalent B

Assesses:  Reading, Arithmetic, Inspection and Measurement, and Process Monitoring and Problem Solving Skills
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  52 Items , Multiple-choice

Combined Basic Skills (Chemical Operator) BWC-R - RR112-C
Combined Basic Skills (Chemical Operator) BWC-R

Assesses:  Reading, Arithmetic, Inspection and Measurement, and Process Monitoring and Problem Solving Skills
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  52 Items , Multiple-choice

Combined Basic Skills (Food Industry) - Alternate Equivalent - RR118B
Combined Basic Skills (Food Industry) - Alternate Equivalent

Assesses:  Reading, Arithmetic, and Process Monitoring and Troubleshooting Skills
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  42 Items , Multiple-choice

Combined Basic Skills (Food Industry) FI - RR118
Combined Basic Skills (Food Industry) FI

Assesses:  Reading, Arithmetic, and Process Monitoring and Troubleshooting Skills
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  42 Items , Multiple-choice

Supervisory Reading - RR34-S
Supervisory Reading

Assesses:  Ability to read and answer questions about what is read
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  40 Items , Multiple-choice

Inspection & Measurement - RR37LCI
Inspection & Measurement

Assesses:  Ability to measure and inspect
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  20 Items , Multiple-choice

Measurement - RR4-C
Measurement

Assesses:  Ability to measure with a rule
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  20 Items , Multiple-choice

Measurement, Reading, & Arithmetic - RR54-C
Measurement, Reading, & Arithmetic

Assesses:  Skills in the area of measurement, reading and arithmetic
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  100 Items , Multiple-choice

Reading - RR8-C
Reading

Assesses:  Ability to read and answer questions about what is read
Skill Level:  Entry
Test Format:  40 Items , Multiple-choice

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