Mechanical reasoning test: Pre-employment screening assessment to hire the best candidates

Use our Mechanical reasoning test to hire the best

This mechanical reasoning test evaluates candidates’ understanding of basic mechanical and physical concepts. This test helps you identify individuals with good mechanical reasoning skills who can apply mechanical principles to solve problems.

Covered skills

Force and movement
Velocity
Pulleys, gears, and wheels

Use the Mechanical reasoning test to hire

Facility maintenance, HVAC technician, equipment installation technician, electrician, welder, plumber, carpenter, machine operator, machinist, automotive mechanic, engineer (mechanical, electrical, civil, aerospace), technical salesperson.

Type

Cognitive ability
Role specific skills

Time

10 min

Languages

English

Level

Entry level

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About the Mechanical reasoning test

A simple gear, if installed incorrectly, can result in the malfunction of a machine. Not only will the performance of the engine be affected, but the mistake can also compromise the safety of those using the machine. Hiring candidates with a strong grasp of mechanical concepts is crucial for success in mechanical and manufacturing jobs.

The mechanical reasoning test assesses candidates’ comprehension of the principles of physics and mechanics. This screening test evaluates candidates in the three main areas of mechanical concepts: force and movement, velocity, and pulleys, gears, and wheels. Through questions that focus on real-life problems and events, the test evaluates candidates’ ability to perceive the relationship of physical forces and mechanical elements in practical situations.

Candidates who perform well on this test have a strong grasp of mechanical and physical principles. They possess a level of mechanical aptitude that enables proficiency in relatively basic mechanical roles and functions. The test ensures that these candidates have all the mechanical comprehension skills needed to perform tasks involving relatively complex equipment.

The test is made by a subject-matter expert

Raphael R.M.

Raphael loves all things Physics and Mathematics, especially teaching those topics to others. His degree in Mechanical Engineering and his years of experience in Physics (theoretical and applied) and Mathematics (advanced and applied) have equipped Raphael to teach these topics to students of all ages and levels of comprehension. Raphael enjoys creating academic content of all kinds, including preparing educational materials and creating various types of assessments.

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What is the difference between an assessment and a test?

An assessment is the total package of tests and custom questions that you put together to evaluate your candidates. Each individual test within an assessment is designed to test something specific, such as a job skill or language. An assessment can consist of up to 5 tests and 20 custom questions. You can have candidates respond to your custom questions in several ways, such as with a personalized video.

Can I add my own questions to an assessment?

Yes! Custom questions are great for testing candidates in your own unique way. We support the following question types: video, multiple-choice, coding, file upload, and essay. Besides adding your own custom questions, you can also create your own tests.

How do video questions work?

A video question is a specific type of custom question you can add to your assessment. Video questions let you create a question and have your candidates use their webcam to record a video response. This is an excellent way to see how a candidate would conduct themselves in a live interview, and is especially useful for sales and hospitality roles. Some good examples of things to ask for video questions would be "Why do you want to work for our company?" or "Try to sell me an item you have on your desk right now." You can learn more about video questions here.

Can you explain how the other custom question types work?

Besides video questions, you can also add the following types of custom questions: multiple-choice, coding, file upload, and essay. Multiple-choice lets your candidates choose from a list of answers that you provide, coding lets you create a coding problem for them to solve, file upload allows your candidates to upload a file that you request (such as a resume or portfolio), and essay allows an open-ended text response to your question. You can learn more about different custom question types here.

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Can I combine the Mechanical reasoning test with other tests?

Yes. You can add up to five tests to each assessment.

Where in my recruitment process should I use the Mechanical reasoning test?

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