As far as my knowledge is concerned, most of the tests include control aptitude test questions. These questions have nothing to do with your aptitude or talents. They are designed with intent to see whether you are answering the questions correctly or not. Your false answers may not only attract negative marking but also result in your rejection even when you have had three years experience.
Let’s see some of the questions you have mentioned.
"Have you ever lied?"
(Every one lies on one time or other. If some one claims that he has never told a lie, one is lying. In a next question you are asked:
"Would you lie to protect someone?"
Many would like to lie to protect someone. Suppose you see some person running to save his life from his enemies. When you know that if you told a lie the life of the person shall be protected, you may like to tell a lie to save one life. Perhaps no one can credit such a lie as a wrong.
Positive answer to this question shall contradict your answer to the previous question. However, a negative answer shall prove your being cold and callous.
Similarly, the following two questions are control questions.
"Do you admit when you are wrong?"
"Would you take the blame for someone?"
I agree that the aptitude test questions are not 100% result oriented. However, they are the only instrument available to avoid idiosyncratic opinions of the managers.
In your particular situation, you may take another aptitude test for the job that you want. However, you should take the test with all out honesty. If you are still rejected, it is advisable to look for some other career.
May 08, 2008 Rating
employers loose by: Gary
When employers use this type of testing..they end up loosing some good honest employees !!!
