Numerical Skills

This section of the test measures the candidate's ability to work rapidly and accurately with numbers, files, codes, symbols and simple arithmetic. This candidate achieved a score of 19 points, which demonstrates above average numerical skills. A superior score for numerical skills is 25 points or more.

Attention to Detail

Attention to detail is a basic and important administrative skill. It measures the candidate's ability to scan and locate details in words, numbers and symbols rapidly, and to recognize likenesses and differences quickly. A superior score would be 30 points or more, therefore, with a score of 21 points, this candidate exhibited high average ability in this area.

Problem Solving Ability

Problem Solving tests a person's ability to attack and solve difficult problems, think logically, foresee and plan, and deal with abstract relations. A score of 15 points, or more, is considered superior for this skill. By correctly answering 6 questions, the candidate was evaluated as low average in problem solving ability.

Reading Comprehension

This test was designed to measure the candidate's ability to read and understand the English language. A superior score would be 13 points or more. This candidate was above average with a score of 10 points.

Spreadsheet Simulation

This problem measures the candidate’s ability to solve a difficult problem, which simulates the operation of a typical spreadsheet. The candidate scored 25 out of a maximum of 50 points, which is rated as average.

Verbal Fluency

The ability to think of words rapidly and easily, and to write or talk without blocking or searching for the right word is measured in this section. A superior score is 43 points or higher. Therefore, high average skill in this area was shown with a score of 30 points.

Bookkeeping Skills

This section of the test measures the candidate’s familiarity with some of the materials and problems with which an experienced bookkeeper deals. With a score of 19 points, this candidate displayed superior ability in this area. A superior rating is achieved with a score of 19 points or more.

Recommendation

With an overall score of 70%, Mr. Smith will likely be an above average performer as an Accountant.