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Psychometric Test Practice Leaflet

This practice leaflet has been designed to introduce you to the types of tests that you will be asked to complete as part of the Qantas pilot selection process. The tests and questionnaires that you will complete measure skills that are directly relevant to the position of Qantas pilot.

Tests can help you:

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to be fairly assessed in a competitive situation

to be comprehensively assessed for selection purposes

Tests enable Qantas:

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to select people best suited to the demands of the jobto identify areas of weakness for staff developmentto place personnel appropriately within an organisation

What sort of tests will you do?

The psychometric testing component of the Qantas pilot selection process will require you to complete a number of tests and questionnaires. All tests that you complete will be on a computer.Aptitude Tests

You will be asked to complete four aptitude tests. These tests will assess your verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, diagrammatic and spatial abilities. All aptitude tests have time constraints. This practice leaflet contains samples of tests that require you to:!!!!

evaluate the logic of given statementsinterpret data from statistical tables

recognise logical sequences within a series of diagramsmanipulate shapes in three dimensions

Please note that there are two versions of diagrammatic tests contained in this leaflet. You will be asked to complete only one of these tests. We are unable to tell you in advance which of these tests you will be asked to complete. We have therefore included items from both tests to enable you to thoroughly prepare.Personality and Motivation Questionnaires

The Qantas psychometric testing process also contains questionnaires related to your personal style and motivation in the workplace. This practice leaflet contains examples of the questionnaire items that you will be asked.

In order to familiarise yourself with the type of questions that may be asked, read and follow the instructions contained in this practice leaflet for each test and questionnaire.

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The questions on the right are multiple choice. For each

question, you are given several possible answers.

When you have selected your answer, you should fill in the appropriate circle on the answer sheet below.

The answers to these questions are provided on page 9.

Time GuidelineSee how many questions you can answer in 4 minutes, remembering you should work accurately as well as quickly.Answer Sheet 1

Verbal Test

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ABCVerbal TestIn this test, you are given two passages, each of which is followed by several statements. Your task is to evaluate the statements in the light of the information or opinions contained in the passage and to select your answer according to the rules given below.MARK CIRCLE AMARK CIRCLE BMARK CIRCLE Cif the statement isif the statement isif you CANNOT patently TRUE orpatently UNTRUE SAY whether thefollows logically,or the opposite statement is true orgiven thefollows logically, untrue or followsinformation orgiven thelogically withoutopinions containedinformation orfurther information.in the passage.opinions containedin the passage.Thfoe big economic diffeasrsceilh -mfuoerleled power srteatniocen between nuclear eefafaiprcieer en txcop reunns.i vSeo ts is that nucledoari sb rpueauilantdcde tsao nrodsv edre tcommission, but toouimnncodyor t mrhooef ew t ,phs hbreiouc tutewo systems revhoel vreel sla adlontive sbof e cot aoal and uranium toj crduooasmunyt apdna rtehde wwiatyh icnu wrrehnicth i nfudcot umree .1.The main difference between nuclear and fossil-fuelled power stations is an economic one.2.The price of coal is not relevant to discussions about the relative efficiency of nuclear reactors.3.If nuclear reactors were cheaper to build and decommission than fossil-fuelled power stations, they would definitely have the economic advantage.Atp ahnyys igciavle ann md pomsyecnt watemte aaonrterrieo b nholeing bombth. aAlthougho oguical stimuli comardre edy beys aresee cocatopnna db5 million bits of capapbeleti nogf hfoar our .l e of interpretindga ota per second, onudrli nbgr mhewurs sWet ewsnith similar dispanriltyiese aislsbout 500 bits pains eehcs tt o atnd the brain, it between each eorf the hceo mvispuuatel, aatu danit ios r syep,a eoscry itto see thatfaicc ttiilme es.tim yuwli eth at 4.Physical stimuli usually win in the competition for our attention.5.The capacity of the human brain is sufficient to interpret nearly all the stimuli the senses can register under optimum conditions.00 6.Eyes are able to cope with a greater input of information than ears. 2Instructions

The questions on the right are multiple choice. For each

question, you are given several possible answers.

When you have selected your answer, you should fill in the appropriate circle on the answer sheet provided.

The answers to these questions are provided on page 9.

Time GuidelineSee how many questions you can answer in 5 minutes, remembering you should work accurately as well as quickly.Questions 4 to 6 and the answer

sheet are on the following page.

Numerical TestIn this test, you have to use facts and figures presented in statistical tables to answer the questions. In each question, you are given five options from which to choose. One, and only one, of the options is correct in each case.You may use a calculator for the following questions. In addition, you can use rough paper for your working out.Statistical TablesPopulation Structure 1985Population Live Births Deaths per Percentage of population at start of per 1000 1000 at start of year agedyear population population (millions)(Jan-Dec)(Jan-Dec)under 1560 or overUK56.613.311.81921France55.213.910.02119Italy57.110.19.51919West Germany61.09.611.51520Spain38.612.17.72317Production of 15mm Buttons, July-December105100Total (standard and sub-standard) sbutton productiond95na90sStandard quality button uo85productionht n80i n75oitc70Sales price:udo65Standard quality buttons$5.70 per 100Pr60Sub-standard quality buttons$2.85 per 1005550JulAugSepOctNovDecMonthsNumerical Questions1.Which country had the highest number of people aged 60 or over at the start of 1985?ABCDEUKFranceItalyW. GermanySpain2.What percentage of the total 15mm button production was classed as sub-standard in September?ABCDE17.5%20%23.5%27.5%28%3.How many live births occurred in 1985 in Spain and Italy together (to the nearest 1000)?ABCDE104,000840,0001,044,0008,400,00010,440,00000 3Statistical TablesPopulation Structure 1985Answer Sheet 2

Numerical Test

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ABCDEPopulation Live Births Deaths per Percentage of population at start of per 1000 1000 at start of year agedyear population population (millions)(Jan-Dec)(Jan-Dec)under 1560 or overUK56.613.311.81921France55.213.910.02119Italy57.110.19.51919West Germany61.09.611.51520Spain38.612.17.72317Production of 15mm Buttons, July-December105100Total (standard and sub-standard) sbutton productiond95na90sStandard quality button uo85productionht n80i n75oitc70Sales price:udStandard quality buttons$5.70 per 100o65Pr60Sub-standard quality buttons$2.85 per 1005550JulAugSepOctNovDecMonthsNumerical Questions (cont)4.What was the net effect on the UK population of the live birth and death rates in 1985?ABCDEDecrease ofIncrease ofIncrease ofIncrease ofCannot66,70084,90085,270752,780say5.By how much did the total sales value of November’s button production vary from October’s?ABCDE$28.50$142.50$285.00$427.50No(Decrease)(Decrease)(Increase)(Decrease)change6.What was the loss in potential sales revenue attributable to the production of sub-standard (as opposed to standard) buttons over the 6 month period?ABCDE$213.75$427.50$2,137.50$2,280.00$4,275.0000 4Instructions

The questions on the right are multiple choice. For each

question, you are given several possible answers.

When you have selected your answer, you should fill in the appropriate circle on the answer sheet below.

The answers to these questions are provided on page 9.

Time GuidelineSee how many questions you can answer in 5 minutes, remembering you should work accurately as well as quickly.Answer Sheet 3

Diagrammatic Test - version 1

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ABCDEDiagrammatic Test – Version 1Each problem in this test consists of a series of diagrams, on the left of the page, which follow a logical sequence. You are to choose the next diagram in the series from the five options on the right. Then indicate your answer by filling in completely the appropriate circle on the answer sheet.1ABCDE2ABCDE3ABCDE4ABCDE5ABCDE6ABCDE7ABCDE8ABCDE00 5Instructions

The questions on the right are multiple choice. For each

question, you are given several possible answers.

When you have selected your answer, you should fill in the appropriate circle on the answer sheet below.

The answers to these questions are provided on page 9.

Time GuidelineSee how many questions you can answer in 4 minutes, remembering you should work accurately as well as quickly.Questions 4 to 8 and the answer sheet are on the following page.

Diagrammatic Test – Version 2In this test, figures (shapes) in BOXES are presented in columns. They are changed in various ways by commands represented as symbols in CIRCLES. A complete list of these commands and what they do is shown below.Please note, the commands below are examples only, for the purposes of this practice leaflet. The commands in the full test may differ from those displayed here.CommandsShade in the whole figureReverse shading in figureThe figure in this box replacesthe figure in the box aboveSwap the figure in this boxwith the figure in the box belowDiagramming QuestionsFor each question, work DOWN the column, starting at the top and deal with each command in turn to find which of the five alternative columns is the correct answer.1ABCDE2ABCDE300 ABCDE 6Answer Sheet 4

Diagrammatic Test - Version 2

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ABCDEDiagrammatic Test – Version 24ABCDE5ABCDE6ABCDE7ABCDE8ABCDE00 7Instructions

The questions on the right are multiple choice. For each

question, you are given several possible answers.

When you have selected your answer, you should fill in the appropriate circle on the answer sheet below.

The answers to these questions are provided on page 9.

Time GuidelineSee how many questions you can answer in 3 minutes, remembering you should work accurately as well as quickly.Answer Sheet 5

Spatial Reasoning Test

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ABCDESpatial Reasoning TestIn this test, you are given a pattern which, if cut out, could be folded to make a three-dimensional shape (a box). You must decide which, if any, of the four boxes could be made by folding the pattern, and indicate this by filling in completely the appropriate circle. If you think that none of the boxes could be made from this pattern, fill in circle ‘E’ on your answer sheet.Please note that you will not be able to draw these shapes when taking the Qantas tests.1ABCD2ABCD3ABCD400 ABCD 8How did I get on?These are the correct answers for the tests.Check your answers against them and see how many you answered correctly.Test 1Verbal TestA123456AAAAAABBBBBBBCCCCCCCTest 2Numerical TestA123456AAAAAABBBBBBBCCCCCCCDDDDDDDEEEEEEETest 3Diagrammatic Test - Version 1A12345678AAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBCCCCCCCCCDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEETest 4Diagrammatic Test - Version 2A12345678AAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBCCCCCCCCCDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEETest 5Spatial Reasoning TestA1234AAAABBBBBCCCCCDDDDDEEEEE 009What can you do to give your best performance?

Don’t be discouraged if you found the questions difficult. There are several things you can do to improve your performance.

Verbal Test:

!Read newspapers, reports, business journals

!Do verbal problem solving exercises, e.g. crosswordsNumerical Test:

!Read financial reports in newspapers!Study tables of data

!Practice your mental arithmetic

Diagrammatic Tests:

!Solve puzzles in newspapers and magazines involving diagrams.!Play games involving sequences or strategies e.g. chess, draughts

Spatial Tests:

!Look at plans and DIY manuals. Make up patterns or designs. Imagine how various objects look from different anglesAnd finally, be prepared for the test session:!Get a good night's sleep before the tests

!Give yourself plenty of time to get to the assessment

!If you wear glasses, contact lenses or a hearing aid, be sure to takethem with youAt the session:

!Listen carefully to the instructions!Don’t be afraid to ask questions

!Read each question carefully before answering

!Work quickly and accurately – most tests have time limits

!If you are not sure of an answer mark your best choice but avoid wild guessing

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Instructions

In this example you are asked to rate yourself on a number of phrases or statements. After reading each statement mark your response according to the rules to the right.

The Motivation questionnaire is untimed, however please work quickly rather than pondering at length over any one question.

Motivation questionnaireIn this example you are asked to rate yourself on a number of phrases or statements. After reading each statement mark your answer according to the rules below. Please rate each statement as to how it would affect your motivation to work by choosing the appropriate option to complete the sentence.RulesABCDEGreatly reduces my motivation to workTends to reduce my motivation to workHas no effect on my motivation to workTends to increase my motivation to workGreatly increases my motivation to workQuestions1Being expected to take responsibility for tasks2Having to train a new staff memberAABBCCDDEEQuestion 1 has been completed for you. In this example the person has indicated that ‘Being expected to take responsibility for tasks’ is likely to greatly increase his/her motivation to work and make him/her work harder. 0011Instructions

In this example you are asked to rate yourself on a number of phrases or statements. After reading each statement mark your response according to the instructions to the right.The Personality questionnaire is untimed, however please work quickly rather than pondering at length over any one question.

Personality questionnaireIn this example you are given a block of four statements:A, B, C and D. Your task is to choose the statement which you think is most true or typical of you in your everyday behaviour and then choose the one which is least true or typical of you. Indicate your choices by filling in the appropriate circle in the row marked ‘M’ (for Most) and in the next row ‘L’ (for Least).Note: you must select one option as most and one as least for each question. All questions must be answered.The first block has been completed for you. The person has chosen, ‘Enjoys organising people’ as most true (or typical) and ‘Seeks variety’ as being least true (or typical) of him/herself.Now try questions 2, 3 and 4 yourself.QuestionsI am the sort of person who...1AHas a wide circle of friendsBEnjoys organising peopleCRelaxes easilyDSeeks varietyMLAABBCCDD2AHelps people with their problemsBDevelops new approachesCHas lots of energyDEnjoys social activitiesMLAABBCCDD3AHas lots of new ideasBFeels calmCLikes to understand thingsDIs easy to get on withMLAABBCCDD4AEnjoys organising eventsBSometimes gets angryCIs talkativeDResolves conflicts at workMLAABBCCDD 0012Final points about personality and motivation questionnaires

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The personality questionnaire is concerned with how you typically behave at work. Thinking about a typical work situation may help you answer. If you have no formal work experience, think about how you behave in similar situations such as voluntary work, school, college or when doing other tasks, for example, housework and hobbies.

When completing the motivation questionnaire, try to rate how the condition would affect your motivation – whether you would work harder or less hard in that situation – rather than just whether you would like it or not.

Although there are no time limits, you should work quickly rather than pondering at length over any one question. This helps you give your most natural answer, the one which best reflects how you are.Make sure you answer all the questions.

People who try to guess what is wanted are often incorrect and may give an impression of themselves which doesn’t fit with other information. Many questionnaires contain questions which help to check whether someone is describing themselves honestly and consistently, so try to be as accurate as possible when answering the questions.

The personality questionnaires are about your style and motivation – the way you go about things. They are not about ability and there are no right or wrong answers. Just answer as you are.

The results will form part of your Qantas assessment and will be interpreted alongside other information about you.

We will respect the confidentiality of your results.

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