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Naval ServicesRecruitment Campaign

November / December 2011 Intake

Test Familiarisation Booklet

This is an important document so please set some time aside to read it in advance of the test session

Contact Details: Public Appointments ServiceGeneral Service Recruitment Unit

00353 (0) 1 858 7480

The Tests Being Used

You will sit three tests today which will be in multiple choice short-answer format. They have been designed so that they are fair to all candidates, and are objectively scored.

Test 1: Verbal Test:This test is designed to measure the ability to understand relationships between pairs of words.

Test 2: Comprehending Instructions:This test is designed to measure your ability to comprehend and follow written instructions from passages of written information

Test 3: Numerical Test:This test is designed to measure the ability to work out the relationships between numbers.

Test Booklet and Answer Sheet Format:

Each test is presented in an individual test booklet. The first pages of each of the test booklets will contain brief test instructions and example questions. The test questions will follow on the other pages. The test administrator will call out the instructions before each actual test commences.

The answer sheets are designed for computerised scoring. This means they can be sent through computer scanning equipment which will read the marks you put on the answer sheet and your scores can be automatically calculated.

How to Complete the Answer Sheets:

The first thing that you will be asked to do when you receive your answer sheets is to enter your name and Candidate ID in the spaces provided. As in the example overleaf, when you are entering your Candidate ID you should enter the numbers in the boxes and then mark the corresponding box in the column below. You will be given specific instructions about how and when to do this at the examination.

All of the questions are presented in multiple choice format, which means that you will have to choose from a set of answers labeled [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] and so on, depending on the number of answer options given for the questions in each test. You must mark the boxes with heavy marks [] that fill the box completely, in order for the computer scanner to read it. This is very important as check marks [/] or crosses [X] cannot be interpreted by the computer scanner.

Here are some helpful tips for completing the answer sheets:

Listen carefully to the instructions for each test and ensure that you are completing the correct answer section on the answer sheet for the test that you are doing;

Within each test, each question has a corresponding answer line. As you go through the tests check that you are filling in the answer that corresponds with the question;

While these points may seem obvious, it is possible to lose your place on an answer sheet and fill in the wrong box in a test situation. Unfortunately, errors such as these will not be picked up by the computerised scoring process;

You should fully erase any answers you wish to change;

A minimum standard is required on each of the three tests.

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Naval Services Recruitment Campaign

Sample Answer Sheet

Nursing Applications CentreSignature: Sam Lynch Candidate ID

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Important directions for completing the answer sheet

Use only soft pencils. Do not use ink or ballpoint pens.

Make heavy black marks that fill the box completely.EXAMPLE [ A ] [] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ]

Fully erase any answers you wish to change.

Please make no stray marks on the answer sheet.

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Verbal Test

Practice Test Section

P1 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] P3 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

P2 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] P4 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

1 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] 14 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] 27 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]









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INFORMATION ABOUT PRACTICE QUESTIONS

Practice questions for each of the tests are presented over the next few pages.

Test 1: Verbal TestTest 3: Comprehending Instructions Test 2: Numerical Test

These practice questions are similar in format to what you could expect to find in each of the tests. You should try to review the practice questions for each of these tests using the mini answer sections presented directly after the questions.

When you are finished, refer to the relevant page numbers indicated in the table on the next page to see how many you got right. If you had any difficulty and you want to see how you could improve your performance, then refer to the pages for suggested explanations to these practice questions.

Remember, these practice questions are only intended to help you familiarise yourself with the format of the test questions. Please do not be alarmed on the test day if you find that the questions are more difficult.

Test 1: Verbal Test

This test is designed to measure the ability to understand relationships between pairs of words.

Instructions:In this test you are presented with pairs of words. Your task is to first decide in what way two words of the completed word pair are connected. You should then examine the incomplete pair of words. One of these words is missing and is marked with a question mark (?). You are required to select a word, from the options given (A, B, C, D, E or F), which completes this pair in a manner similar to the way in which the other pair of words is connected.

As preparation for the test you may find it useful to familiarise yourself with commonly used words such as "ice-rink", "rodent" and "convenience" as these words may appear in the test.

On the day of the test you will have 15 minutes to complete the 36 questions in this test.Have a look at the sample questions. Remember to work quickly as well as accurately. You should mark your answers on the mini answer section presented on the bottom of each page.

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Q1

keyboard computer

drawer ?

A office D chair

B typist E desk

C software F handleQ2

bed pillow

couch ?

A legs D cover

B cushion E comfort

C quilt F armchairQ3

child adult

seed ?

A leaves D branch

B growth E planting

C plant F birthQ4

water flow

rain ?

A flood D frozen

B stream E fall

C splash F holdQ5

re-route divert

pick-up ?

A choose D reject

B leave E collect

C reduce F extendVerbal Test Practice Questions

Mini Answer Section for Qs 1 – 3

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Q1 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F]Q2 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F]Q3 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F]Q4 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F]Q5 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F]

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Answers to practice questions for Test 1 – Verbal Test

Here are the answers to the practice questions for the Verbal Test. Check to see how many you got correct.

Test 1 Verbal TestMini Answer Section

Q1 [A] [B] [C] [D] [▄] [F]Q2 [A] [▄] [C] [D] [E] [F]Q3 [A] [B] [▄] [D] [E] [F]Q4 [A] [B] [C] [D] [▄] [F]Q5 [A] [B] [C] [D] [▄] [F]

Suggested Explanations for Test 1 – Verbal Test Practice QuestionsThese questions involve identifying relationships between pairs of words and deciding on what way two words of a completed word pair are connected.

Q1 keyboard computer

drawer ?

A office D chair

B typist E desk

C software F handle

The words keyboard and computer are connected to each other because a keyboard is part of a computer. Working with this relationship a drawer is part of a desk. The answer is therefore E.

Q2 bed pillow

couch ?

A legs D cover

B cushion E comfort

C quilt F armchair

The words bed and pillow are connected to each other because a pillow can be found on a bed. Working with this relationship a cushion can be found on a couch. The answer is therefore B.

Q3child adult

seed ?

A leaves D branch

B growth E planting

C plant F birth

The words child and adult are connected to each other because a child grows into an adult. Working with this relationship a seed grows into a plant. The answer is therefore C.

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Q4water flow

rain ?

A flood D frozen

B stream E fallC splash F hold

The words water and flow are connected to each other because the verb commonly associated with water is the verb flow. Working with this relationship the verb commonly associated with rain is fall. The answer is therefore E.

Q5

re-route divert

pick-up ?

A choose D reject

B leave E collectC reduce F extend

The words re-route and divert are connected to each other because they both have the same meaning. Working with this relationship, the word ‘collect’ has the same meaning as ‘pick-up’. The answer is therefore E.

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Test 2 - Comprehending Instructions

The Comprehending Instructions test measures your ability to comprehend and follow written instructions from passages of written information.

This test consists of a series of written passages containing instructions. Each passage is followed by a number of questions. You must use the instructions to answer questions which follow. On the day of the test you will have 12 minutes to complete 39 questions. This means you will have to work quickly but it is important to understand that you may not complete all the questions.

Practice Questions

The written passage below consists of a series of instructions. The passage is followed by a number of questions. You must use the instructions in the passage to answer the questions which follow. Choose the right answer from the four answers given A, B, C, or D.

1. What is the first thing that you should do in the event of a fire?

a) Wait for your supervisor to tell you which exit to leave by.b) Exit the building by the nearest fire exit.c) Sound the fire alarm.d) Ignore it and keep working, until instructed to leave.

2. Upon exiting the building what should you do?

a) Proceed to the fire assembly point nearest you.b) Wait outside the main entrance until your supervisor arrives.c) Go home.d) Proceed to the prearranged fire assembly point.

3. When should you re-enter the building?

a) When the fire engine leaves.b) When the fire fighters announces the building is safe.c) When your supervisor informs you it is safe to re-enter the building.d) The next day.

Comprehending Instructions Practice Questions

Mini Answer Section for Qs 1 – 3

Q1 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]

Q2 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]

Q3 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]

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In the event of a fire, the first thing that workers should do is go directly to the nearest fire exit. Once outside the building, workers should proceed to their specified fire assembly point. Once at the assembly point, each worker should inform their supervisor that they have safely exited the building. Workers should wait at the assembly point until their supervisor informs them that it is safe to re-enter the building.

4. When should the post be placed in the ‘out going’ box?

a. Before leaving the building on Friday.b. Anytime before one o’clock in the afternoon on Friday.c. Anytime after one o’clock on Friday afternoon.d. First thing Monday morning.

5. Where are the ‘out-going’ boxes situated?

a. By the lifts on the bottom floor.b. Outside of the postal officer’s room.c. At the entrance of each department.d. By the lifts on each floor.

6. What should you do if you need to post something urgently?

a. Ring the postal officer once the item is ready to be posted.b. Drop the letter or parcel down to the postal officer’s room.c. Inform the postal officer immediately.d. Go to the nearest post office yourself.

Comprehending Instructions Practice Questions

Mini Answer Section for Qs 4 - 6

Q4 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]

Q5 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]

Q6 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]

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Due to a change in the postal arrangements in this organisation, the post will now be collected each Friday evening. Please have all items to be posted in the ‘out-going’ box by the lift on each floor by 1pm on Friday. If you require an item to be posted straight away you must ring the postal officer for your floor and ask them to collect it from your desk. Please do not ring before the item is ready to be posted.

Answers to practice questions for Test 2 – Comprehending Instructions

Here are the answers to the practice questions for the Comprehending Instructions test. Check to see how many you got correct.

Test 2 - Comprehending Instructions Mini Answer Section

Q1 [ A ] [ ▄ ] [ C ] [ D ]

Q2 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ ▄ ]

Q3 [ A ] [ B ] [ ▄ ] [ D ]

Q4 [ A ] [ ▄] [ C ] [ D ]

Q5 [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ ▄ ]

Q6 [ ▄ ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ]

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TEST 3: NUMERICAL TEST

The Numerical Test measures the ability to work out the relationships between numbers.

InstructionsIn this test you are presented with incomplete sets of numbers. All the questions have an arrangement of numbers in a grid with one or two numbers missing. Your task is to select the correct missing number(s). The missing number(s) are indicated by question marks (?). Select your answer from the options given (A, B, C, D, or E). On the day of the test you will have 20 minutes to complete the 36 questions in this test.

Note: The use of a calculator for this test is NOT permitted.

Try the following example questions. You should mark your answers on the mini answer section presented at the bottom of the section.

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11

?

25

32

Q . 1

A B

C D

E

17

13 20

18

22

Q . 2

2

12 240

4

?

A B C

D E

18 100 96

48 20

Q . 3

32 36 44

3 12

40

21 ?

D E

A B C

30 20

33 29

22

Q . 4

13 12 ?

3

4

2 10

15

7

3

5

6

125 30 15

5 25

A B C

D E

4

Test 3 Numerical TestMini Answer Section

Q1 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

Q2 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

Q3 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

Q4 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

Q5 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E]

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Q. 5

2

5 10 25

13

2 8

4 5 3

6

3

A B C

D E

40 16 20

18 2

?

5 4

19

Answers to the practice questions for Test 3 – Numerical Test

Here are the answers to the practice questions for the Numerical Test. Check to see how many you got correct.

Test 3 Numerical TestMini Answer Section

Q1 [A] [▄] [C] [D] [E]

Q2 [A] [B] [C] [▄] [E]

Q3 [▄] [B] [C] [D] [E]

Q4 [A] [▄] [C] [D] [E]

Q5 [A] [B] [▄] [D] [E]

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Suggested Explanations for Paper 3 – Numerical Test Practice Questions

Here are suggested explanations for the answers to the five practice questions for Paper 3 Numerical Test. Q1.

4

11

?

25

32

A B

C D

E

17 18

20 13

22

In this question you will find that as you work down the left hand column, the numbers are increasing by seven (4+7=11, 25+7=32). The missing number can be found be adding 11+7. The

answer to this is 18. To ensure this is correct, 18+7= 25. The answer is therefore B. Q2

18 100 96

48 20

2 4

240 12

?

A B C

In this question you will find that as you work around the circle in a clockwise direction the numbers are multiplied by an additional number each time. (2x2=4, 4x3=12, 12x4=?, ?

x5=240). To ensure that this is correct 12x4=48, and 48x5=240. This works out and it can be concluded that the missing number is 48. Therefore the answer is D.

D E

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Q3

32 36 40 44

3 12 ? 21

A B C

D E

30 20 22

29 33

In this question, the numbers in the top triangles form a sequence which increases by 4. (32+4=36, 36+4=40, 40+4=44).

The numbers on the bottom line form a sequence which increases by 9 (3+9=12, 12+9=21, 21+9=30). The answer is therefore A, 30. Q4

3

13

4

6

2

12

7

3

10

? 5

15

A B C

125 30 15

D E

5 25

In this question, there are three sets of numbers in squares. Starting from the top of the

square and working clockwise three of the numbers form a sequence and the number at theleft is the outcome. This number is attained by adding the three numbers in the sequence

(3+6+4=13, 2+3+7=12, 10+15+5=30) The answer is therefore B, 30.

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Suggested Test Taking Tactics:

Here are some suggestions which will help you to prepare for the testing session.

In advance:

Work through the practice items again and try to understand how to reach the correct answer for each question.

Get a good nights’ sleep before the test session and allow yourself plenty of time to reach the test venue so that you don’t have to rush.

Try to relax before the test session. If you are over-anxious you are unlikely to perform at your best. Practicing tests so that you know what to expect in terms of tests themselves and in terms of how the situation makes you feel, will help to control any test nerves.

Dress warmly – the temperature in the testing session may seem to decrease when sitting for a long period of time.

During the test session:

A set amount of time has been allocated for each test.

Candidates must stop immediately when the Administrator announces that the time has expired, failure to do so may result in disqualification. You are not permitted to make marks on the answer sheet once the time has expired.

Each test will be preceded by a set of brief instructions and practice test questions.

Listen carefully to the instructions for each test, especially the numbers of questions and time limits for each test.

Make sure that you understand how to use the answer sheet as outlined on in this booklet.

As you go through the test, you should check that you are marking the correct space on the answer sheet for the question that you are answering.

Read through the questions and answers carefully, paying attention to detail.

Attempt as many questions as you can, working quickly and accurately and to the best of your abilities. You should try as hard as you can, as the more questions that you get right, the higher your score will be.

Tests are usually designed so that the questions increase in difficulty throughout the test - so work quickly at the start, even if you find the questions easy, you may need the time later.

If you find a question difficult, it may help to choose the correct answer by first eliminating the wrong answers.

Do not waste time on very difficult questions, but go back to them at the end if you have enough time.

If you finish within the time, use the remaining time to check your answers (you get no extra marks for finishing early)

Feedback Survey:___________________________________________________________________________________________


You may be asked to take part in a feedback survey of the Naval Services Recruitment Campaign Stage 1 testing procedure. Participation in this survey is voluntary. If it is administered at your testing location, then you are strongly encouraged to take a few minutes to fill it in.

Your comments on the testing procedure are important to the ongoing evaluation of the Public Appointments Service and the Defence Forces selection procedures. This survey will be totally anonymous and the information will be used for research purposes only. Responses to this survey will not be linked to your test results.

Equality Monitoring Form:The Public Appointments Service are committed to an equal opportunities policy and in accordance with the Employment Equality Act (2004), aim to ensure that all applicants are treated equally whatever their gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability, race or membership of the travelling community.

As part of our ongoing commitment to equality, we want to monitor our selection process(es) in order to ensure that our equal opportunities policy is effectively implemented. To this effect, we are interested in collecting a range of information which will help us to understand further how people are performing throughout the selection process(es), and to help ensure that our selection techniques are fair to all people.

For this reason we will be asking you to complete an Equality Monitoring Form. With a view to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes are equality-proofed.

While the completion of this form is completely voluntary, we would encourage you to help us in equality-proofing our processes by completing all questions on the form that relate to you as an individual.

Neither the manner in which you respond to this request for information, nor the answers that you provide will have any bearing on the manner in which your application is considered. The information provided will be entered on confidential databases within the Equality Unit of the Public Appointments Service and used to produce data in anonymous statistical format only.

On the day of the test you will not be permitted to leave until all documentation has been checked. Candidates will not be permitted to bring any paper material (test relevant or otherwise) either into or out of a test centre. Any attempt to breach this regulation will be considered sufficient grounds for disqualification from the competition.

Further Information about Selection Tests:

Although these are not necessary in order to perform well at test sessions, you may find it useful and maybe reassuring to have a look at one of the many books available which are specifically aimed at people who are about to undertake selection tests.

‘How to succeed in Psychometric Tests’ - David Cohen, 2007.‘How to pass Selection Tests’ - Mike Bryon & Sanjay Modha, 1997 ‘How to Master Psychometric Tests’ - Mark Parkinson, 1998

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Test Day Checklist

Before you arrive at your test centre, please ensure that you have the following items with you:

1. Photographic identification e.g. passport/drivers license.

2. Your exam call-up letter.

3. Two soft pencils.

4. 1 white eraser.

5. 1 sharpener.

6. Your glasses, contact lenses or hearing aid, if required.

Please note: item numbers 3 to 6 referred to in this checklist are the only items you will be permitted to use during the test session.

Candidates will not be permitted to bring any paper material (test relevant or otherwise) either into or out of a test centre. Any attempt to breach this regulation will be considered sufficient grounds for disqualification from the competition.

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