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WORKFORCE Test PrepPack®: 2019 Update

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Practice

Online practice pack

Practising online helps you prepare better, by creating a
simulated test condition. This book grants you free access to
practice even more questions online. Follow these steps to gain
access:
1. Register your eBook at https://myjobtests.com/register-
book/

2. (If you haven’t already) Create an account at

https://practice.myjobtests.com/qm-account

3. Click on “Premium Tests” link on your Account Dashboard and

start practicing. It could take up to one hour for your registered
book to be confirmed and listed on your account after
registration.
How to use this e-book
It is best to practice on materials that are as much like the questions in the real
test as possible. Questions in this book are based on actual test scenario used
in past tests, and are the closest you can get to those in the real test. Most
questions in this book will reveal what you should expect, so you can plan your
strategy and get set for your best performance in your test.

You must seek to achieve the best possible score in a real test. Other
candidates will be trying to do this so you must too, otherwise you risk coming a
very poor second. The secret is effective practice. Everyone will improve their
test score with practice and for many candidates practice will mean the
difference between pass and fail.

This book is divided into two sections; Workforce test guide and Practice
session

1 Workforce test guide: This section aims to give the candidate an in-depth
review of Numerical/ Verbal sections. These reviews are essential to your
success in the test.
2 Practice Session: Practise the questions in a relaxed situation without time
constraint. The aim is to become really familiar with the types of question and to
realize what skills are being examined. Take one question at a time, looking at
the answer and any explanation. If you get any wrong, try to understand why. Use
this time to recognize which part of the test represents the greatest challenge
for you and use this information to plan the amount of practice you need to
undertake for each part of the test. Spend most time on your personal areas of
weakness.
Table of Content

Part 1 Page 4

Workforce Numerical Reasoning Aptitude Tests Guide

Part 2 Page 23

Workforce Verbal Reasoning Aptitude Tests Guide

Part 3 Page 33

Workforce Assessments Practice

Part 4 Page 65
Workforce Quantitative Reasoning Aptitude Tests

Part 5 Page 139

Workforce Verbal Reasoning Aptitude Tests

Part 6 Page 210

Workforce Assessments Practice

Part 7 Page 250

Workforce Assessments Practice

Part 8 Page 287

Workforce Assessments Practice

Part 9 Page 324

Workforce Assessments Practice

PART 1:
Workforce Numerical Reasoning
Aptitude Tests Guide

What is a Numerical Reasoning Test?

A numerical reasoning test is one of the core sections of any aptitude test. You’ll
need to understand numerical information, then apply the appropriate
operations to find the correct answer.
Workforce’s Numerical reasoning tests are multiple choice, and you’ll typically
be given between 4 and 5 options to choose from. The maths required is
generally O’ level. Despite this, you’ll need to be well prepared. In most
Workforce Numerical tests, you’ll typically have between 45 seconds and 1
minutes on average to answer each question.

In numerical reasoning tests, you will typically deal with graphs, tables, number
sequences and text. These will contain the raw data needed to answer a written
question, but you will often have to perform several operations on that data to
arrive at the answer. The key is being prepared enough to quickly identify what
operations are needed, and then to perform them accurately.

It’s important that you remember not to make assumptions. Everything you need
to answer the question is on the page, and on the page alone. Similarly, there
should be no prior knowledge required beyond basic mathematical skills. No
niche formulas to memorise or anything like that.

Depending on the company, Workforce numerical reasoning tests could be

taken at home (online) or at an assessment centre. Sometimes both: many
organisations use an anti-cheating method that requires candidates to take
another test at the assessment centre in person. If the home score and the in-
person score are wildly different, then alarm bells start to ring. Basically, don’t
pay someone to take your online test for you.
Why Do Employers Use These Tests?
Psychometric assessment tests have a long history of research behind them. A
strong correlation between performance on these tests and performance in the
workplace has led to companies all over the world investing heavily in them and
employing them as a crucial aspect of their recruitment process.

The numerical reasoning part of these psychometric tests focuses on your

ability to work with numbers.

Many employers need to know that you have a solid foundation of basic
mathematical skills. These skills (calculating percentages, ratios, fractions, profit,
and revenue and so on) are crucial in almost any area of business.

Company recruiters know that their new hires won’t necessarily have a great
deal of industry or job-specific knowledge. That’s what comes with experience.
The key for them is to choose applicants who have the foundations that allow
them to adapt to the environment and pick up the skills and knowledge they
need.That’s the reason why these numerical reasoning tests typically don’t
require mathematical skills beyond addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
ratios and percentages. Companies are primarily interested in your grasp of the
basics. They’re asking: ‘Is this person confident working with numbers in
general?’.

It’s also the reason why they often have a strict time limit. This sort of arithmetic
should be the kind you can do quickly and accurately, whenever it is needed.

To summarise, employers use Numerical tests primarily because of:

• Their proven track record at indicating workplace performance;

• Their use of mathematical skills that are relevant to the job you’re applying for;

• The fact that these tests are quite fair in general.

They’re based on nothing but your raw ability and practice.

For these reasons and more, many employers even say that they value these
aptitude tests more than university degrees.
What Makes Workforce Numerical Reasoning Tests
Uniquely Challenging?
Workforce Numerical reasoning tests are often the most difficult aptitude test
type for many candidates. This is for a few key reasons, which we’ll outline here.

1) Time Limit
Given enough time, almost every candidate will pass Workforce’s numerical test.
But the sad truth is, time will never be enough. As mentioned previously, you
generally have between 45 seconds and 1 minutes per question on average. At
the lower end of that scale, that’s really tough. In fact, making it to the end is a
feat in itself.

Having the ability and confidence to be able to interpret the data, decide what
needs to be done, and then perform those operations quickly is challenging, so
practice is essential.

2) Multiple Operations
Many questions won’t have a straightforward answer. You won’t, for example,
only have to multiply two numbers to reach the solution.

This is an often-overlooked skill that only comes from practice. You might be a
whizz at the actual addition, multiplication, percentages and so on, but you’ll still
be left behind if you can’t quickly and accurately identify exactly which
operations you need to do, and in what order.

Make sure you practice how to work with the question in relation to the data
you’re given. You need to be able to quickly see how you can answer the
question from what’s in front of you.

3) Maths
Sometimes the mathematical skills themselves can be difficult –especially if
maths isn’t your strongest area. When you factor in the previous two difficulties –
the time limit and understanding how to answer the question – the pressure of
the situation can very easily make it difficult to perform.
What Maths Knowledge Do I Need to Pass?
The good news is that you won’t need any particularly advanced mathematical
skills. Certainly, things like algebra or trigonometry are out. So you need to focus
on honing the basics.

In particular, make sure you’re comfortable with:

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Working with percentages

• Working with ratios

• Working with fractions

• Converting currency

• Reading graphs and tables

• Inflation and rebasing

And remember: you will be under pressure, both from a strict time limit and from
the importance of the test. Though these skills are simple, they need to be
second-nature. Practice them until they are.

You will usually NOT be allowed to use a calculator. At home, you are free, but at
assessment centres they are usually not allowed. Nevertheless, always bring
your own with you just in case.
In addition to these basic skills, you will also need a good grasp of how to string
them together to arrive at an answer. You may need to interpret a graph and
then perform a number of different operations on different numbers along it, to
reach the solution.
Practising for Your Numerical Test
The very first step is to get a comprehensive Workforce test prep pack. With this
material, you will be able to read up everything you can about Workforce
numerical tests in general and see if you can find out exactly what kind of to
expect on the test day.

Also check out forums like naira land et al, or ask friends who’ve taken the test
for any tips. This will help you to focus your practice and make it much more
efficient, as well as getting used to the format you’ll be faced with. Other test-
takers will often have some great advice based on first-hand experience.

Once you think you have a good grasp on what you’re up against, the next step
is to simply practice, practice and practice. Run through sample questions and
full mock tests as much as you can. You want the process of answering the
questions to feel like second nature.

For at least some of that practice, you should also try it under test conditions. In
particular, you need to get used to timing yourself and sticking to strict time
limits. Get access to your online practice at practice.myjobtests.com where a
simulated timing has already been set for you. While studying on this material
however, you can do this by using a stopwatch. Every time it reaches a minute
(or whatever the average time is), reset it and move on. Come back to the ones
you didn’t finish if you have time at the end.

This will help you to not be flustered by the pressure of the test itself. Once
you’re totally used to the format and the questions, the actual test is just a
matter of staying calm and getting it done.

Just Before the Test

First, make sure that you’ve had plenty of sleep, plenty of water, and something
to eat.

Remember to bring with you or put out beside you:

• A stopwatch

• Some scrap paper and a pencil

• Some water

If you’re doing it online at home, then find a quiet, private room you can sit in.
Make sure you won’t be disturbed, and check that your internet is stable.

Take a deep breath, stay calm, and start your test.

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