The ElecTest was
designed to measure the electrical knowledge and skills required for
electrical maintenance jobs.
It is intended for use
with applicants or incumbents for jobs where practical electrical knowledge
and skill are necessary parts of maintenance job activities.
This test was developed
using content validation procedures using job experts to determine the most
applicable items to the electrical maintenance job function. Specifically, job
analysis conducted during development showed applicable titles for those job
function are:
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Electrician, Maintenance (any
industry) by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
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Electricians (Electricians) as
defined by The O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles
This test can be used
where job functions match those in the following function areas:
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Motors
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Digital & Analog
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Schematics & Print Reading and
Control Circuits
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Basic AC/DC Theory and Electrical
Maintenance
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Computer & PLC and Test Instruments
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Power Supplies
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Power Distribution and Construction
& Installation
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Mechanical and Hand & Power Tools
In addition to the
content-related validation study used to create this assessment, a
criterion-related validation study was also completed. ElecTest scores were
found to be significantly correlated to overall performance ratings by
managers.
Sample Question
A dual element fuse is used to
A. operate at a higher voltage.
B. operate at a higher current.
C. operate with a temporary overload.
D. protect the transistor.
The reliability of the
ElecTest was shown to be .88 (KR20) in a sample size of 136
persons.
This test is in Ramsay
Corporation's self scoring format and contains 60 multiple choice items.
