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GENERAL SERVICE TEST [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Labour and Employment
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- General Intelligence Test (GTI) 310
1, record 1, English, General%20Intelligence%20Test%20%28GTI%29%20310
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Service Commission of Canada. The purpose of the General Intelligence Test 310 is to assess an individual' s general cognitive ability-the ability to use reasoning to solve problems at the level typically associated with the completion of university. It can serve as an alternative to a university education requirement. 1, record 1, English, - General%20Intelligence%20Test%20%28GTI%29%20310
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Travail et emploi
- Docimologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Examen d'intelligence générale (EIG) 310
1, record 1, French, Examen%20d%27intelligence%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20%28EIG%29%20310
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission de la fonction publique du Canada. L'Examen d'intelligence générale 310 a pour but d’évaluer la capacité cognitive générale d’une personne, soit la capacité de raisonnement pour régler des problèmes après qu’on a terminé des études universitaires. Cet examen peut remplacer le diplôme d'études universitaires requis. 1, record 1, French, - Examen%20d%27intelligence%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20%28EIG%29%20310
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Language Teaching
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Public Service
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- SLE - Test of Reading Comprehension in the Second Official Language
1, record 2, English, SLE%20%2D%20Test%20of%20Reading%20Comprehension%20in%20the%20Second%20Official%20Language
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Second Language Evaluation: Reading Test 2, record 2, English, Second%20Language%20Evaluation%3A%20Reading%20Test
correct, Canada
- SLE Reading Test 3, record 2, English, SLE%20Reading%20Test
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The test assesses your reading comprehension in French as your second official language. The test evaluates [is used to evaluate] all general proficiency levels required for bilingual positions in the federal Public Service. Prepared by the Personnel Psychology Centre of the Public Service Commission of Canada 2, record 2, English, - SLE%20%2D%20Test%20of%20Reading%20Comprehension%20in%20the%20Second%20Official%20Language
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The change in name of the test was confirmed by a project manager at the Personnel Psychology Centre of the Pulic Service Commission of Canada, February 28, 2008. 1, record 2, English, - SLE%20%2D%20Test%20of%20Reading%20Comprehension%20in%20the%20Second%20Official%20Language
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Reading Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Enseignement des langues
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Fonction publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ÉLS - Test de compréhension de l'écrit dans la seconde langue officielle
1, record 2, French, %C3%89LS%20%2D%20Test%20de%20compr%C3%A9hension%20de%20l%27%C3%A9crit%20dans%20la%20seconde%20langue%20officielle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Évaluation de langue seconde : Test de compréhension de l'écrit 2, record 2, French, %C3%89valuation%20de%20langue%20seconde%20%3A%20Test%20de%20compr%C3%A9hension%20de%20l%27%C3%A9crit
former designation
- ELS - Test de compréhension de l'écrit 3, record 2, French, ELS%20%2D%20Test%20de%20compr%C3%A9hension%20de%20l%27%C3%A9crit
correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce test évalue votre capacité de comprendre des textes écrits dans votre deuxième langue officielle, l'anglais. Il [sert à évaluer] tous les niveaux de compétence générale exigés dans les postes bilingues de la fonction publique fédérale 2, record 2, French, - %C3%89LS%20%2D%20Test%20de%20compr%C3%A9hension%20de%20l%27%C3%A9crit%20dans%20la%20seconde%20langue%20officielle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le changement d'appellation du test a été confirmé par un gestionnaire de projet du Centre de psychologie du personnel de la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada, le 28 février 2008. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%89LS%20%2D%20Test%20de%20compr%C3%A9hension%20de%20l%27%C3%A9crit%20dans%20la%20seconde%20langue%20officielle
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Test de compréhension de l'écrit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Entry-Level Officer Selection Test
1, record 3, English, Entry%2DLevel%20Officer%20Selection%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ELOST 2, record 3, English, ELOST
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test no. 313 3, record 3, English, - Entry%2DLevel%20Officer%20Selection%20Test
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This test assesses general problem solving(cognitive ability) with verbal, numerical, and reasoning components. It is used as a screening device for external recruitment of entry-level candidates seeking positions in the Administrative and Foreign Service Category 4, record 3, English, - Entry%2DLevel%20Officer%20Selection%20Test
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Examen de sélection d'agents au niveau d'entrée
1, record 3, French, Examen%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20d%27agents%20au%20niveau%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- Examen SANE 2, record 3, French, Examen%20SANE
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet examen évalue l'aptitude générale à résoudre les problèmes (habileté cognitive) avec des composantes verbales, numériques, et abstraites. Il sert surtout d'outil de présélection dans le recrutement externe des candidats au niveau d'entrée dans la catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur. 3, record 3, French, - Examen%20de%20s%C3%A9lection%20d%27agents%20au%20niveau%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ESANE
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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