Aptitude V – Verbal aptitude is measured in subtest 4 (Vocabulary). Aptitude V is
defined as the ability to understand the meaning of words and use them adequately,
understand language, relationships between words, as well as sentences and phrases as a
whole.
Examples of work situations: mastering the meaning of texts in a training, understanding
reference materials used in work situations, presenting or understanding oral or written
instructions, mastering the technical terminology specific to certain fields.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude V is significant: writer, sociologist,
librarian, physical therapist, journalist, secretary, audio-visual expert.
Aptitude N – Numerical aptitude is measured in subtests 2 and 6 (Computation and
Arithmetic reasoning). Aptitude N is defined as the ability to perform arithmetical
operations, rapidly and accurately.
Examples of work situations: exchanging money, book keeping, making exact
measurements, geometrical drawing and calculus, weighing, comparing.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude N is significant: accountant,
architect, technician in a medical laboratory, navigator.
Aptitude S – Spatial aptitude is measured in subtest 3 (Three-dimensional space).
Aptitude S is defined as the ability to visually perceive geometrical forms and
three-dimensional objects represented bi-dimensionally, as well as the capacity to
recognize new forms of objects moving into space.
Examples of work situations: drawing up design plans of buildings and vehicles,
understanding the motion of vehicles and mechanic components, anticipating the effects
of interaction between the elements of various structures.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude S is significant: designer,
radiologist, technician, engineer, plumber, topographer, technical designer, mechanic.
Aptitude P – Form perception is measured in subtests 5 and 7 (Tool matching and Form
matching ). Aptitude P is defined as the ability to perceive significant details of objects
and drawings, make comparisons, and discover differences.
Examples of work situations: inspecting technical processing elements, checking colours,
assessing fabric quality.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude P is significant: engineer, airline
pilot, data operator, fashion designer, interior designer.