Purpose: This test requires the candidate to read quickly, compare sets of information, make simple decisions on small differences in pieces of paper-based information, then make a second judgment about the appropriateness of the information being sought.
When to use it: The Categorization Ability Test can be used where employees look up information in large files in order to copy information or gather data. It is a good measure of both processing speed and accuracy of this type administrative task.
High Scorers: People scoring high on the Categorization Ability Test are quick to complete administrative tasks, and they do not make many errors.
Low Scorers: People scoring low on the Categorization Ability Test are somewhat slow in completing their work, and they tend to make more errors than expected.
Target Group: We recommend using this test for positions such as bookkeeper, administrative assistant, inventory control personnel, shipping & receiving clerk, accounting personnel, finance clerk.
Number of items: 60
Time Limits: 5 minutes
Validity: This test was found to be significantly related r=.43** with overall performance for telephone sales people; r=.31** with productivity for clerical workers.
Sample Items: In this test, the task is to categorize each person's monthly bill according to a code.
| MONTHLY STATEMENT |
CODE |
| Abelson, A.C. $45.76 |
A. Under $15.95 |
| Adkins, S.B. $24.44 |
B. $15.96 to $29.95 |
| Akana, M.M. $99.41 |
C. $29.95 to $45.95 |
| Andrews, G.L. $26.74 |
D. $45.96 to $98.95 |
| Amos, J.B. $11.34 |
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| Barron, J.T. $35.64 |
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| Beck, K.T. $38.57 |
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| Benson, D.R. $56.27 |
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| Clement, H.L. $55.87 |
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| 1. Beck, K.T. B |
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| 2. Clement, H.L. C |
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