Industry Tests
- 583 tests |
- 6551 questions
Welcome to our complete Industry Testing catalogue. This covers more than 25 test packages to prepare you for aptitude tests used by industries all over the world. Each test package is uniquely prepared to simulate that industry’s tests. Click on one of our industry testing packages to start practicing.
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Accountancy
This article covers the typical aptitude tests used by accounting firms, which often focus on numeracy. Competition is fierce, so getting the relevant practice to improve your performance will aid your chances of getting hired.
18 tests | 206 questions -
Air Traffic Controller
The role of an air traffic controller is a highly specialised occupation. Candidates will need to pass a series of psychometric tests, which determine whether you have the skills, competencies, and behaviours required.
20 tests | 225 questions -
Apprenticeship
There are thousands of apprenticeship roles in the UK, and preparing for the selection process can be tough. Ensure you are successful in being offered an apprenticeship, by using our online material to practice these types of assessments and stand out from other candidates.
20 tests | 228 questions -
Army
Since 1992, anyone who applies to join the army is required to take, and pass, the army aptitude test. Combining numerous psychometric tests, it's designed to assess the key skills and attributes needed to succeed. Your results determine whether you can join the army, and also what role(s) within the army you'd be best suited to.
19 tests | 204 questions -
Banking
Those wishing to pursue a career in the banking sector (retail or investment) may be expected to sit an online banking test as part of the recruitment process. As positions in prestigious banking companies are highly sought after, performing well in these psychometric tests can improve your chance of success.
22 tests | 256 questions -
Bus Driver
Thinking of becoming a Bus Driver? We have put together a bespoke online practice package that is designed to help you through the selection process and improve your performance.
19 tests | 209 questions -
CBP Officer
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a part of the US Department of Homeland Security, working to protect the borders of the US.
9 tests | 134 questions -
Cabin Crew
For many people, working as cabin crew means they get to fulfil a lifelong passion for travel. But becoming a flight attendant is a competitive process that involves a lot of learning, hard work and perseverance. As well as interviews and training sessions, you'll be expected to complete numerous aptitude tests designed to assess your communication, numerical and problem-solving skills.
18 tests | 189 questions -
Consultancy
If you have decided that consultancy as a career is of interest to you, there are a few types of aptitude tests and assessments that you are likely to face as part of the recruitment process. Consultancy is a wide term; typically it involves an external team advising an organisation to help them make changes and decisions with objective expertise.
22 tests | 265 questions -
Correctional Officer
A correctional officer is responsible for enforcing rules and maintaining order within a prison. To qualify as a correctional officer, you will need to pass a series of psychometric tests that assess a variety of aptitudes and characteristics to determine your suitability for the role.
16 tests | 188 questions -
Customer Service
A majority of jobs include working with customers or clients in some capacity, so many people find themselves in need of the skills necessary for these roles. This guide details the kind of tests that may be required when applying for a customer service role, and how best to prepare for them.
23 tests | 264 questions -
Energy
[Practice Aptitude Tests](/) have created practice test packages for positions within the Energy and Natural Resources Industry. Below we have provided information about the types of roles available within the sector, along with the skills and qualifications required in order to be successful.
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Engineering
If you are looking for an engineering role in any of a number of industries, the likelihood is that you will have to take psychometric tests as part of the application process. [Psychometric tests](https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/psychometric-tests/) are used to help streamline applications and the process used in recruitment, by ensuring that candidates are qualified and have the necessary skills to succeed in the role.
22 tests | 244 questions -
Firefighter
To become a firefighter in the UK, you will need to pass a series of [psychometric tests](https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/psychometric-test-sample-questions-and-answers/) designed to assess your abilities and compatibility with a career in the fire service. This page aims to assist preparation by shedding light on the stages of the recruitment process.
18 tests | 217 questions -
Law
If you are looking to land a job working in a law firm, either as a paralegal, lawyer or in another capacity including administration, marketing or IT, as part of the recruitment process you are likely to encounter psychometric tests that assess your skills and fit. Our practice tests will help you succeed in your application.
19 tests | 204 questions -
Management
Management assessment tests are used in the recruitment process for many managerial roles. These tests enable employers to understand better whether a candidate demonstrates the skills, competencies and behaviours required by managers.
18 tests | 160 questions -
Manufacturing
Are you thinking about a career within the Manufacturing Industry? There are plenty of opportunities available but it is important that you are prepared for the recruitment process. Take a look at the online resources we offer to help prepare you for your online assessments, interview and [psychometric tests](/psychometric-tests/).
16 tests | 176 questions -
Nursing Aptitude Tests
As part of the application process to become a qualified nurse, trainee nurses often take psychometric tests to ensure they have the skills and capabilities required to take on the challenging but rewarding work of nursing. Situational judgement, numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning are the most common aptitude tests used.
18 tests | 199 questions -
Office Administration
Administrative assistants can work in almost every industry, making it an attractive role for a wide variety of people. Office administration tests help employers to find assistants with the skills needed to do the job, including accuracy, communication, software aptitude and time management.
18 tests | 210 questions -
Pharmaceutical
Establish the personal traits and professional skills that employers are looking for within the Pharmaceutical Industry so that you can be successful throughout the employment process. By understanding what is required in order to thrive within the industry, you will be able to stand out amongst other candidates and demonstrate these capabilities. Use our online resources, to find out everything you need for the role you have applied for!
19 tests | 212 questions -
Pilot
Becoming a pilot involves hours of training and is costly. To be accepted onto a training programme, especially one administered by a major airline, it is important that you can demonstrate the abilities and skills that a pilot would need. In almost all cases, this means performing well during a pilot aptitude test.
16 tests | 189 questions -
Police
A career as a police officer can be highly rewarding, but it does come with a broad range of challenges that not everyone is capable of handling effectively. As such, the online police assessment process is designed to measure your suitability for this demanding line of work, testing core skills, cognitive abilities and behavioural characteristics.
17 tests | 194 questions -
Prison Officer
Working as a prison officer is a pressured role that involves taking responsibility for the care of inmates, some of whom may be vulnerable individuals. Job candidates must be able to demonstrate good basic numeracy skills, plus personality traits and behaviours that align with the expectations of someone working in a position of authority.
21 tests | 236 questions -
Probation Officer
Working as a probation officer is a high pressured role that involves taking responsibility for helping offenders to make better life choices to avoid returning to prison. The probation officer test helps ensure your hires meet the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in the role.
14 tests | 112 questions -
Public Sector
[Practice Aptitude Tests](/) have created practice test packages for positions within the Public Sector. Below we have provided information about the types of roles available within the sector, along with the skills and qualifications required in order to be successful.
17 tests | 198 questions -
Retail
Pre-screening for retail roles is increasingly common. Depending on the company, testing will assess key skills such as problem-solving, sales ability, interpersonal skills, and basic maths and literacy.
21 tests | 248 questions -
Sales Aptitude Tests
Gauging a candidate's aptitude for sales is really important for businesses hiring for customer-facing sales roles, which is why many employers use sales tests as part of the recruitment process. The exact requirements of the test will differ depending on the role you're applying for, but you can expect questions designed to examine your interpersonal skills, your problem-solving skills and your overall ability to sell.
18 tests | 208 questions -
School Safety Agent
School safety agents ensure that students and staff at US schools are kept safe when present onsite at school. The role can be demanding, requiring candidates to demonstrate a broad range of skills and behaviors. To work as a school safety agent, you need to pass several tests that assess your suitability to be effective in the role.
13 tests | 134 questions -
Teaching
Thinking of becoming a teacher? Use our Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) professional skills practice test packages to get the preparation you need to succeed.
17 tests | 198 questions -
Telecom & Media
This page is dedicated to anyone who is looking to prepare for the selection process within the Technology, Media and Telecom Industry. Below we have put together a suite of online practice tests and interview material to help you achieve the role you want!
16 tests | 179 questions -
Traffic Enforcement Agent
Those wishing to pursue a career in the traffic enforcement sector may be expected to sit a range of assessments as part of the recruitment process. As positions are competitive, performing well in these tests can improve your chance of success.
12 tests | 150 questions -
Train Driver
Train Operating Companies (TOCs) run a rigorous recruitment process for trainee drivers. They're looking to ensure candidates possess the unique skill set required for the role, and they gauge this through a series of challenging psychometric assessments that make up the train driver test suite.
18 tests | 217 questions -
Web Developer
Employers may use web developer tests as part of their hiring process so that they can assess your skills and knowledge of web development in programming languages like HTML5 and CSS. Practicing test questions that can be useful to prepare for the real thing.
10 tests | 90 questions
What is an industry aptitude test?
An industry aptitude test is an assessment tailored to the skills a particular sector values, such as numerical reasoning for finance or mechanical and spatial tests for industrial roles. The core question types are shared across industries, but the emphasis shifts with the job.
Which industries use aptitude tests?
Aptitude tests are common across banking, consulting, law, retail, engineering, technology and the public sector. Almost any employer hiring at scale uses them to compare candidates fairly.
Do different sectors use different tests?
Yes. Finance and consulting lean on numerical and critical reasoning, technology roles add logical and diagrammatic tests, and industrial roles often use mechanical and spatial reasoning. Knowing your sector’s focus tells you what to practise.
How do I practise for tests in my industry?
Choose your industry to see the assessments employers in that field use, then practise those question types under timed conditions. Focusing on the tests your sector favours is a faster route to a strong score than practising everything.