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Part 2.5: Online testing vs. paper and pencil tests
Many employers now use online tests rather than traditional paper and pencil tests, especially for professional level testing. Most of the test taking strategies that apply to paper and pencil tests can be transferred directly to taking an online test. However, there are a few test-taking strategies that are specific to online tests.
Online tests
Find a quiet test-taking environment:
Online tests tend to be completed remotely and are unsupervised. That means you will be taking it at a location of your own choosing. This could be your home or office or a library or internet-cafe if you have no access to the web. Wherever the location you must ensure that the immediate testing environment is as quiet and distraction-free as possible. Make sure you won't be disturbed by phone calls or other people. Pick a time of day when you feel at your best.
Use an up-to-date internet browser:
Make sure that the computer you are using has the most recent version of your browser installed. Generally speaking online tests prefer a minimum of Internet Explorer 7 to run properly. If you use a different browser (such as Firefox or Chrome) make sure it is the most recent version. You should also remove any custom security settings you might have specified and switch off any other software that may interfere with the test, such as pop-up blockers and internet security suites. Accelerator software (designed to speed-up slower internet connections) can also cause problems to the way online tests behave.
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- Guide contents
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1: What you're up against
1.1: About numerical tests
1.2: What maths you need
1.3: Critical reasoning
1.4: Top numerical tests -
2: Master test-taking
2.1: Test strategies
2.2: Prepare for your test
2.3: Focus & concentration
2.4: Effective test behaviours
2.5: Online v paper tests
2.6: Why not cheat? -
3: Develop numerical ability
3.1: Key numerical abilities
3.2: Improve your score
3.3: Where else to practice -
4: Your rights as a test-taker
4.1: Employers responsibility
4.2: Tests need adjusting?
4.3: When tests go badly
4.4: Test score outcomes
4.5: Test score feedback?
4.6: A final word
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