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TEST APTITUDES MECANIQUE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Occupational Training
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mechanical-aptitude test
1, record 1, English, mechanical%2Daptitude%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mechanical-ability test 2, record 1, English, mechanical%2Dability%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The WTMA [Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude] is a written test of mechanical aptitude. Mechanical aptitude helps people learn about and use tools, machines and equipment. The test is designed for use in selecting entry-level personnel for jobs involving the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment of various types. [It] measures basic ability rather than formal schooling or job experience. 3, record 1, English, - mechanical%2Daptitude%20test
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mecanical aptitude test
- mechanical ability test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Orientation professionnelle
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test d'aptitude à la mécanique
1, record 1, French, test%20d%27aptitude%20%C3%A0%20la%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- test d'habileté mécanique 2, record 1, French, test%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
- test d'aptitude mécanique 3, record 1, French, test%20d%27aptitude%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] deux dernières plaintes concernaient l'usage [dans le] processus d'embauche de deux tests d'aptitude mécanique, le Bennett et le Revised Minnesota (N.s.p. 28). 4, record 1, French, - test%20d%27aptitude%20%C3%A0%20la%20m%C3%A9canique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- test d'aptitudes à la mécanique
- test d'aptitudes mécaniques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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