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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION TEST [2 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 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Written Communication Test
1, record 2, English, Written%20Communication%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test no. 345 of the Personnel Psychology Centre. 2, record 2, English, - Written%20Communication%20Test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This test assesses the ability to write in a clear, logical and concise manner. Candidates are required to prepare a summary of a text which is scored on the basis of style (structure, usage and conciseness), content coverage, and mechanics of writing (grammar, spelling and punctuation). It is appropriate for officer-level positions, and has been delegated to departments for administration, scoring and storage 3, record 2, English, - Written%20Communication%20Test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Examen de communication écrite
1, record 2, French, Examen%20de%20communication%20%C3%A9crite
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Examen d'habileté à communiquer par écrit 2, record 2, French, Examen%20d%27habilet%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20communiquer%20par%20%C3%A9crit
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En plus des tests de compétence pour le travail de bureau susmentionnés, le CPP a mis au point un test visant à évaluer la capacité de s'exprimer par écrit avec clarté, logique et concision. Les candidats sont tenus de rédiger un sommaire de texte. Leur travail est noté sur la base du style (structure, usage et concision), de la teneur, et des règles de rédaction (grammaire, orthographe et ponctuation). C'est un outil de sélection indiqué pour les postes de niveau d'agent. Les ministères assurent par délégation l'administration, la correction et l'entreposage du matériel d'examen. 3, record 2, French, - Examen%20de%20communication%20%C3%A9crite
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Examen d'aptitude à la communication écrite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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