| | Network Analyst Staff Selector
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Author:
Bruce A. Winrow |
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Date
introduced: 1990 revised 2000 |
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Administration
time: 1 hour and 41 minutes |
Purpose
This
test is designed to measure network knowledge and analytical skills
required for the position of Network Analyst. It also measures problem solving
approach, procedure analysis and ingenuity.
General
Description
This test, from which a
five-page report is provided to the client, consists of seven problems, which
measure basic knowledge of data communications systems, and evaluates the
candidate's problem solving ability relevant to common network problems, all
from the analyst's point of view.
Positions
for which the test is appropriate
This test is used to pre-screen job
applicants and in-house personnel for their computer programming aptitudes and business
analysis potentials.
Job
criteria measured
| Recognition
of common teleprocessing terms: in
problem one, the
candidate has to match an appropriate data communications term to its
correct definition. |
| Basic
knowledge of LANs: problem
two contains five multiple-choice questions that evaluate the candidate's
knowledge of Ethernet standards, responsibility for those standards and Data
Link layer subdivision.
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| Network
topology: in the next problem,
the candidate's knowledge of network topology at the intermediate level was
measured. Some of the topics covered are Token Ring topology, Ethernet in
high-load environments, and connection requirements.
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| General
networking knowledge: evaluates
the candidate's understanding of LANs, as well as the ability to solve
typical problems that may arise in the workplace. Some of the topics covered
are cabling through adverse electrical environments, network adapter card
connectors, and connecting hubs to expand a LAN.
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| Problem
solving approach: in problem five the individual is presented with a
problem-riddled office situation and asked to recommend solutions.
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| Procedure analysis: problem
six requires a careful analysis of a detailed procedure prior to locating
two errors and correcting them.
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| Logical ability and attention
to detail:
in this problem, the candidate is provided with specific codes
necessary to direct a fictitious space ship to various planets.
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Test
administration
The
test requires only clerical supervision to administer and takes 1 hour and 41
minutes to complete. Candidates should be given the tests in a relatively quiet
environment. More than one person can be tested at one time. Once the candidate
begins, the test is self-instructive.
Sample
question (segment)
| Name |
previous
balance |
purchases |
payments |
subject
to
finance
charge |
interest |
new
balance |
| A.B.
BRONSON |
500.00 |
125.00 |
50.00 |
575.00 |
5.75 |
580.75 |
| C.L.
DAVIS |
475.00 |
25.00 |
30.00 |
470.00 |
4.70 |
474.70 |
| R.C.
ISSAC |
450.00 |
100.00 |
50.00 |
500.00 |
5.00 |
505.00 |
| S.P.
WINROW |
105.00 |
25.00 |
30.00 |
100.00 |
1.50 |
101.50 |
TOTAL
CUSTOMERS: 4
TOTAL NEW BALANCE: $1,661.95
The amount subject to a finance charge is obtained by adding the purchases
to the previous balance and subtracting the payments. If the amount
subject to a finance charge is $250.00 or more, interest must be
calculated by multiplying the amount by 1%. If the amount subject to a
finance charge is less than $250.00, interest is calculated by multiplying
the amount by 1.5%. The new balance is obtained by adding the interest to
the amount subject to a finance charge. After all the index cards have
been processed, the total customers and the total of the new balances are
printed. |
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 |
Overall
Rating |
Likelihood
for Success |
| 85-100% |
Above Average |
We strongly recommend this
individual as having the potential for a successful career as a
network analyst. |
| 74-84% |
Average |
We recommend this individual for
a career as a network analyst provided further supervised training is supplied. |
| 65-73% |
Satisfactory |
We recommend this individual for
a career as a network analyst only if highly motivated, and if an intensive, well
supervised training course is available. |
| 0-64% |
Below Average |
We DO NOT recommend this
individual for a career as a network analyst. |
Validation Information
August,
1994:
The
Network Analyst must accomplish eight tasks to successfully perform
his/her job responsibilities. A total of 68 traits were judged to be
essential to accomplishing these tasks. Of these 68 traits, 44 are
assessed by one or more questions in the Network Analyst Staff Selector (NASS)
test. Thus, a significant portion (64.7%) of the intended domain is
assessed by the NASS. As well, if the relative importance of the essential
traits tested, to the ''weighted'' importance of the task, is considered -
the overlap percentage improves to 70.4%.
Languages
published
| English |
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