Aptitude Q – Clerical perception is measured in subtest 1 (Name comparison). Aptitude
Q is defined as the ability to perceive significant details in written or verbal messages,
notice differences between text copies, and identify calculus errors.
Examples of work situations: correcting – rapidly and accurately – texts, documents,
numerical tables, ordering and classifying office documents according to significant
criteria.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude Q is significant: librarian, cashier,
archive worker, data operator, dispatcher, quality controller.
Aptitude K – Motor coordination is measured in subtest 8 (Mark making). Aptitude K is
defined as the ability to have a good eye-hand-finger coordination, perform rapid, fine
and precise movements.
Examples of work situations: manipulating – rapidly, correctly and accurately – objects in
space, assembling, taking apart, ordering.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude K is significant: piano player,
surgeon, nurse, graphic designer, hairdresser, airline pilot, driver.
Aptitude F – Finger dexterity is measured in subtests 11 and 12 (Assemble and
Disassemble). Aptitude F is defined as the ability to perform fine movements with one’s
fingers in the process of handling objects and performing various activities.
Examples of work situations: manipulating with the fingers, rapidly and accurately,
various small objects in order to accomplish day-to-day or work activities.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude F is significant: watch service
man, repairman and tuner of fine measurement apparatus and instruments, electrician,
welder, assembler, carpenter.
Aptitude M – Manual dexterity is measured in subtests 9 and 10 (Place and Turn).
Aptitude M is defined as the ability to perform hand movements with ease and skill.
Examples of work situations: using hands and wrists in placing, rotating, pushing or
pulling objects or small parts.
Examples of occupations where the weight of aptitude M is significant: engraver,
violinmaker, metalworker, polisher, upholsterer.
Scoring the results obtained on administrating GATB (in one session, 2.5 hours, or
partially) can be done manually or electronically.