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Computer Literacy Skills Profile
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Author:
Bruce A. Winrow |
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Date
introduced: 1995 |
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Administration
time: 1 hour and 50 minutes |
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Booklet version available, Internet version coming soon |
Purpose
To evaluate the computer literacy potential
of individuals whose job responsibilities will include significant involvement with
personal computers utilizing common software packages. It is not a test of programming
aptitude.
General
Description
This test is ideal for evaluating the
potential of candidates with or without prior computer experience. It measures the
following:
| the ability to follow instructions, manipulate
text, and locate and correct grammatical errors. |
| the ability to utilize a numeric keyboard to
solve common mathematical problems. |
| the ability to work with information organized
in a spreadsheet or chart-like format. |
| the ability to manipulate graphic images and
comprehend written commands. |
| the ability to comprehend written material and
solve basic problems. |
| the ability to search for information by
referencing several organized "tables" |
Positions
for which the test is appropriate
Computer users with positions in technical,
customer service, secretarial or clerical positions: not programming.
Job
criteria measured
All required skills and abilities necessary
for computer use:
| Understanding of supplier manuals |
| Problem solving skills |
| Ability to use word processing packages |
| Ability to use a numeric keyboard |
| Ability to understand and use common
spreadsheet programs such as Lotus, Excel, etc. |
| Ability to use graphics packages |
| Ability to understand and use database
concepts commonly available |
| Interpretation of specifications of the type
found in vendor manuals |
| Ability to work accurately and rapidly |
| Ability to sustain concentration and solve
in-depth problems |
| Attention to detail |
Test
administration
The test requires only clerical supervision to administer. Once begun, it is
self-instructive for candidates, requiring 1 hour and 50 minutes to complete.
Sample
question (segment)
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Consider the fictitious
computer shown to the left with a monitor (display/screen) that can show only five digits. The
keyboard possesses the keys for digits 0 through 9 and commands C, E, A, S, M, and D. The
meanings of the command keys are as follows:
The diagrams (not shown) represent four tables that can be
related through specific and common pieces of information. The first three tables provide
information concerning suppliers (S), parts (P) and jobs (J). Note that each of these
tables allows you to access a horizontal row of information based on a unique
"identifier" being the supplier number (S#), part number (P#) and job number
(J#), respectively. (For example, P4 represents 14-pound red screws located in London.
This information was obtained based on the part number from Table 2.)
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Sample Candidate Evaluation Report
Click here to view a sample detailed evaluation report.
Evaluation
The overall rating
is based on scores according to the following table:
| Score |
Rating |
Recommendation |
| 90-100% |
EXCELLENT |
Hire
or
Train - Candidate will likely be a superior performer |
| 80-89% |
VERY GOOD |
Hire
or
Train - Candidate will likely be an above average performer |
| 70-79% |
GOOD |
Hire
or
Train - Candidate will likely be an average performer |
| 60-69% |
LIMITED USE |
Hire
or
Train - Only if low average to average performance is acceptable |
| 59% or Less |
VERY LOW |
Do not hire or train -
Candidate will likely be a below average performer |
Validation Information
March, 1997: Given
the demonstrated relationship between the abilities and traits required to
perform the twelve key tasks of the Staff Support Services Assistant job, and
those measured by the Computer Literacy Skills Profile Test, the test represents
a content valid evaluation device for that job.
Languages
published
| English |
| French |
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