Springs
A spring is piece of wire or metal that can be extended or compressed by an external force but which then returns to its original length when that force is…
Pulleys
The pulleys used in this type of question are made up a grooved wheel and a block which holds it. A rope runs in the groove around the wheel and…
Mechanical Reasoning Tests | Levers
A lever consists of a bar which pivots at a fixed point known as the fulcrum. In the example shown the fulcrum is at the center of the lever. This…
Mechanical Comprehension Test
What is a mechanical comprehension test? A mechanical comprehension test is an aptitude assessment that’s widely used by employers to assess candidates for technical or engineering roles. (Occasionally, mechanical comprehension…
Barron’s Test of Mechanical Aptitude
The Barron’s Test of Mechanical Aptitude has its origins in the armed services. It is used to measure the mechanical reasoning ability of candidate’s and is available in computerized as…
Tool Knowledge
Tool knowledge questions assess your ability to identify and/or determine the uses for common types of tools (e.g., hammers, wrenches, pliers, etc.). Having familiarity with a wide range of tools…
Paper Folding
In this type of question, you must assemble a 3-dimensional object by mentally folding a paper cutout of the object. Solution Pointers for Paper Folding questions: · Study the cutout to…
Spatial Views
In this type of question, you must assemble a 3-dimensional object by looking at a few of its parts. Solution Pointers for Spatial Views questions: · Mentally assemble the image…
Visual/Spatial Relations
Questions related to visual/spatial relations usually ask you to identify objects by pattern, shape, and/or spatial orientation. Often, several characteristics of an object are manipulated at the same time and…
Screws (Threaded Hardware)
A screw is formed when an inclined plane is wrapped around a cylinder. As the inclined plane is wound around the cylinder, ridges – called the thread of the screw…
