Purpose: This test is for both entry-level and experienced candidates and used to evaluate the person's aptitude and potential for programming and analyzing business problems. This test assumes no prior experience or knowledge of data processing.

General Description:This one-hour test, from which a one-page report is provided to the client, consists of four problems that evaluate logical ability, skills in interpretation of complicated specifications and potential for translating business problems into symbolic logic. The first three problems evaluate the individual's programming potential. They evaluate such traits as logical ability, attention to detail, basic mathematical skills, the ability to follow procedures, reason with symbols, and create a symbolic program. The last problem is designed to test the person's analytical ability and skill in interpreting business specifications to solve problems. No personality traits are measured in this version.

Positions for which the test is appropriate: This test is used to pre-screen job applicants and in-house personnel for their computer programming aptitudes and business analysis potentials.

The Programmer Analyst Aptitude Test measures the ability to:

	Think logically
	Follow procedural logic
	Accurately solve problems
	Reason with symbols according to stated definitions
	Perform basic arithmetic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
	Understand complex relationships
	Follow instructions precisely
	Analyze a problem not solvable by trial and error alone
	Attention to detail
	Sustain concentration
	Analyze data contained in charts and tables
	Work under pressure
	Work independently
	Translate detailed specifications into symbolic logic
	Handle new problems
	Learn
	Comprehend written material
	create procedural logic
	Solve problems utilizing reasoning with symbols
	Persevere
	Interpret business specifications