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WORK SAMPLE TEST [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- work-sample performance test
1, record 1, English, work%2Dsample%20performance%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A test consisting of a sample of the work for which a person is being evaluated. 2, record 1, English, - work%2Dsample%20performance%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics. 3, record 1, English, - work%2Dsample%20performance%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- test de performance par échantillon de travail
1, record 1, French, test%20de%20performance%20par%20%C3%A9chantillon%20de%20travail
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Typing Proficiency Test
1, record 2, English, Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Typing Proficiency Test can supplement the Typing Skills Tests. It is a work sample test designed to assess proficiency in transcribing handwritten correspondence. Transcription involves spelling and punctuation knowledge. 2, record 2, English, - Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The test assesses proficiency in typing from handwritten copy, identifying errors, following format requirements and setting up tables. This test has been delegated to departments for administration, scoring and storage. 3, record 2, English, - Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
of the Personnel Psychology Centre of the PSC. 3, record 2, English, - Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Examen d'habileté en dactylographie
1, record 2, French, Examen%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plus poussé que l'Examen de dactylographie - «Typing Skill Test». 2, record 2, French, - Examen%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
série de 6 tests, pouvant être administrés ensemble ou séparément. 3, record 2, French, - Examen%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cet examen évalue la capacité du candidat de dactylographier à partir d'un texte manuscrit, de déceler les erreurs, de respecter une présentation spécifiée et d'arranger en tableaux. Les ministères assurent par délégation l'administration, la correction et l'entreposage du matériel d'examen. 4, record 2, French, - Examen%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-05-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Machinery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- double action loading cylinder 1, record 3, English, double%20action%20loading%20cylinder
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- double acting cylinder 2, record 3, English, double%20acting%20cylinder
- double acting jack 3, record 3, English, double%20acting%20jack
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The work unit comprises a robust stand, in which the test sample is fixed and a double action loading cylinder which is activated via a servo valve, creating the necessary loading force(...) 1, record 3, English, - double%20action%20loading%20cylinder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- vérin à double effet 1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9rin%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cylindre à double effet 2, record 3, French, cylindre%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le poste de travail] est constitué d'un bâti très rigide dans lequel est fixée l'éprouvette et d'un vérin à double effet alimenté par l'intermédiaire d'une servovalve et générant les efforts nécessaires (...) 1, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9rin%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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