The document provides an overview of Saville's Comprehension Aptitude test, which assesses verbal, numerical, and error checking comprehension. It consists of either a single or swift test, with different time limits and question numbers for each subtest. The single test can be taken online or with paper, while the swift is always online. Test-takers should clarify the format and prepare using practice tests that simulate the actual exam structure and skills.
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An Introduction to Saville Comprehension Aptitude
1. An Introduction to
Saville’s Comprehension Aptitude*
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in any way. JobTestPrep offers preparation services for psychometric
tests.
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2. Table of Content
Basic Information
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The Subtests
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I. Verbal Comprehension
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II. Numerical Comprehension
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III. Error Checking
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Two Types of Tests
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Test Presentation and Experience ----------------------------------------------- 12
How to Prepare?
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3. Basic Information
What is it?
A test battery based on verbal, numerical and error checking
subtests.
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4. Basic Information
What is it?
A test battery based on verbal, numerical and error checking
subtests.
Who is the target audience?
Service Apprentices, Operational, Commercial,
Customer & Administrative Staff.
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5. The Subtests > Verbal Comprehension
Assesses the ability to comprehend written information.
The assessment contains a series of single passages followed by
questions (true/false/cannot say and multiple choice) which need to be
answered based on the information presented.
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6. The Subtests > Verbal Comprehension
Assesses the ability to comprehend written information.
The assessment contains a series of single passages followed by
questions (true/false/cannot say and multiple choice) which need to be
answered based on the information presented.
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of our Verbal Comprehension Practice!
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7. The Subtests > Verbal Comprehension
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR WORKSPACE
Desktop
• Keep essentials only on your desktop. Essentials are: computer, telephone, lamp, note paper
and your current project.
• Make sure your telephone is easy to answer and comfortable to use when talking and taking
notes.
Supplies
• Put supplies in a supply drawer in easy reach of your desk.
• Consider a cabinet, closet, or container for bigger supplies like file folders, ring binders and
envelopes.
• Group similar supplies together and label all containers.
Workspace
• Keep your wastebasket within easy reach. Use one that is large enough for a week’s worth of
trash. Line it with a plastic bag.
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8. The Subtests > Numerical Comprehension
Assesses the ability to comprehend numerical data.
The assessment contains a series of single data sets (graphs or
tables), followed by questions (multiple choice and true/false/cannot
say) which need to be answered using the data presented.
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9. The Subtests > Numerical Comprehension
Assesses the ability to comprehend numerical data.
The assessment contains a series of single data sets (graphs or
tables), followed by questions (multiple choice and true/false/cannot
say) which need to be answered using the data presented.
Click to the next slide to get a sneak-peak of
our Numerical Comprehension Practice!
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10. The Subtests > Numerical Comprehension
“Most Preferred Food” Survey (%)
GENDER
FOOD
Males
Females
Steak
25
15
Salad
5
20
Soup
15
15
Hamburger
45
30
Salad
10
20
Total number of respondents: 600 females and 1400 men
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11. The Subtests > Error Checking
Assesses the ability to quickly and accurately detect
errors in transposed information.
The assessment contains sets of original information
displayed in a table, followed by transposed data in
which errors have to be identified.
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12. The Subtests > Error Checking
Assesses the ability to quickly and accurately detect
errors in transposed information.
The assessment contains sets of original information
displayed in a table, followed by transposed data in
which errors have to be identified.
Click to the next slide to get a sneak-peak
of our Error checking Practice!
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13. The Subtests > Error Checking
Year
Make*
Condition
Price
2007
H
Demo
£18,995
1999
M
New
£10,185
2001
H
Used, Good
shape
£17,768
2010
T
Lease return
£21,035
1998
M
Used, bad shape
£9,798
2003
T
New, with scratch
£15,446
*Coding key for Make: H=Honda, T=Toyota, M=Mitzubishi
Year
Make*
Condition
Price
1999
Toyota
New
£10,185
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14. Two Types of Tests
Comprehension aptitude tests can be divided into two types:
1. (Single) comprehension aptitude
2. Swift comprehension aptitude
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15. Two Types of Tests
Comprehension aptitude tests can be divided into two types:
1. (Single) comprehension aptitude
2. Swift comprehension aptitude
The format and level of the tests are the same and the only
difference is the method of delivery and length of the test.
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16. Two Types of Tests
Comprehension aptitude tests can be divided into two types:
1. (Single) comprehension aptitude
2. Swift comprehension aptitude
The format and level of the tests are the same and the only
difference is the method of delivery and length of the test.
Method of delivery: While the Swift comprehension aptitude will always
be delivered via the internet, the Single comprehension aptitude
(usually simply referred to as: “Comprehension aptitude”) can be
delivered either over the internet or through a hard-copy supervised
version.
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17. Two Types of Tests
Comprehension aptitude tests can be divided into two types:
1. (Single) comprehension aptitude
2. Swift comprehension aptitude
The format and level of the tests are the same and the only
difference is the method of delivery and length of the test.
Method of delivery: While the Swift comprehension aptitude will always
be delivered via the internet, the Single comprehension aptitude
(usually simply referred to as: “Comprehension aptitude”) can be
delivered either over the internet or through a hard-copy supervised
version.
Length of test: While the Swift comprehension aptitude will have an 9.5 minutes time
limit, the Comprehension aptitude will have a 38 minutes time limit.
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18. Two Types of Tests
Comprehension aptitude tests can be divided into two types:
1. (Single) comprehension aptitude
2. Swift comprehension aptitude
The format and level of the tests are the same and the only
difference is the method of delivery and length of the test.
Method of delivery: While the Swift comprehension aptitude will always
be delivered via the internet, the Single comprehension aptitude
(usually simply referred to as: “Comprehension aptitude”) can be
delivered either over the internet or through a hard-copy supervised
version.
Length of test: While the Swift comprehension aptitude will have an 9.5 minutes time
limit, the Comprehension aptitude will have a 38 minutes time limit.
In the next slide you will be able to see a breakdown of the time and number of questions
assigned to each subset of each type of test.
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19. Two Types of Tests
Test type
Single comprehension
Swift comprehension
Verbal
Numerical
Error
Checking
Verbal
Numerical
Error
Checking
Time (minutes)
16
16
6
4
4
1.5
Num. of
Questions
32
32
32
8
8
8
Subtest
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20. Test Presentation and Experience
You may be asked to sit through the swift test OR the single test.
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21. Test Presentation and Experience
You may be asked to sit through the swift test OR the single test.
You may also be asked to sit only one of the subtests: either verbal comprehension,
numerical comprehension or error checking. Usually when asked to sit a single subtest
it will be the long version (16 minutes).
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22. Test Presentation and Experience
You may be asked to sit through the swift test OR the single test.
You may also be asked to sit only one of the subtests: either verbal comprehension,
numerical comprehension or error checking. Usually when asked to sit a single subtest
it will be the long version (16 minutes).
You may be asked to sit a self-administered, online
format of the test or undergo a supervised hard-copy
version.
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23. Test Presentation and Experience
You may be asked to sit through the swift test OR the single test.
You may also be asked to sit only one of the subtests: either verbal comprehension,
numerical comprehension or error checking. Usually when asked to sit a single subtest
it will be the long version (16 minutes).
You may be asked to sit a self-administered, online
format of the test or undergo a supervised hard-copy
version.
Make sure you clarify all your test information prior to
taking it.
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24. How to Prepare?
In order to succeed in a Saville Comprehension aptitude, it is important to know the test, to
know what to expect when sitting a test and acquire the skills that are expected of you in
order to solve the questions.
For this reason, JobTestPrep have created an exclusive practice pack designed to
simulate the EXACT same tests seen on Saville Comprehension Aptitudes.
The pack offers :
Swift and Single Comprehension mock tests
Timed and step-by-step practice modes
Comprehensive explanations & score reports
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http://www.jobtestprep.co.uk/swift-comprehension-aptitude
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