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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TEST [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Recruiting of Personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Written Communication Proficiency Test
1, record 1, English, Written%20Communication%20Proficiency%20Test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WCPT 1, record 1, English, WCPT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the Written Communication Proficiency Test is to provide an efficient assessment of an individual' s ability to communicate in writing and help managers make selection decisions. 1, record 1, English, - Written%20Communication%20Proficiency%20Test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Recrutement du personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Examen de compétence en communication écrite
1, record 1, French, Examen%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence%20en%20communication%20%C3%A9crite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ECCE 1, record 1, French, ECCE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Examen de compétence en communication écrite a pour but d'évaluer de façon efficiente l'aptitude d'une personne à communiquer par écrit et de faciliter la tâche des gestionnaires lors de la prise de décisions de sélection. 1, record 1, French, - Examen%20de%20comp%C3%A9tence%20en%20communication%20%C3%A9crite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Political Theories and Doctrines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- General Administration Test
1, record 2, English, General%20Administration%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GAT 2, record 2, English, GAT
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test of the Personnel Psychology Centre of the PSC 3, record 2, English, - General%20Administration%20Test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This test assesses the potential to perform basic administrative tasks such as planning, decision-making, analyzing and solving problems, evaluating information, and recognizing effective written communication. The test is applicable to a wide range of entry-level officer positions in the Administrative and Foreign Service Category. 4, record 2, English, - General%20Administration%20Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Recrutement du personnel
- Théories et doctrines politiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Examen d'administration générale
1, record 2, French, Examen%20d%27administration%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EAG 2, record 2, French, EAG
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Examen général d'administration 3, record 2, French, Examen%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20d%27administration
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
- EGA 4, record 2, French, EGA
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
- EGA 4, record 2, French, EGA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examen général d'administration (EGA) est l'ancienne appellation. Renseignements obtenus du Centre de psychologie du personnel 5, record 2, French, - Examen%20d%27administration%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet examen évalue chez le candidat sa capacité d'apprendre à exécuter des tâches administratives de base telles que la planification, la prise de décisions, l'analyse et la résolution de problèmes, l'évaluation de l'information ainsi que sa capacité d'apprendre à reconnaître les moyens efficaces de communiquer par écrit. Il est applicable à une vaste gamme de postes d'agent au niveau d'entrée dans la catégorie de l'administration et du service extérieur. 6, record 2, French, - Examen%20d%27administration%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Examen général en administration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- intermediate mechanical relay station
1, record 3, English, intermediate%20mechanical%20relay%20station
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following information shall be entered in written logs :(...) except at intermediate mechanical relay stations(...) a record of each communication, test transmission, or attempted communication showing test of communication(...) 1, record 3, English, - intermediate%20mechanical%20relay%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station de relais mécanique intermédiaire 1, record 3, French, station%20de%20relais%20m%C3%A9canique%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les renseignements suivants figureront au registre écrit: un relevé de chaque communication, transmission ou tentative de communication, indiquant le texte de la communication (...) toutefois l'application de ces dispositions ne sera pas exigée aux stations de relais mécaniques intermédiaires. 1, record 3, French, - station%20de%20relais%20m%C3%A9canique%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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