Sample Airmen/Airwomen Selection Test
This test consists of seven parts:
Test 1: Verbal reasoning
Test 2: Numerical reasoning
Test 3: Work rate
Test 4: Spatial reasoning
Test 5: Electrical comprehension
Test 6: Mechanical comprehension
Test 7: Memory
Test 1: Verbal reasoning
Instructions
This is a test of your ability to understand, interpret and use written information. You'll be
given some written information, either as a number of statements, a paragraph or some
tabular information.
The questions will test your understanding and interpretation of this information.
In the real test you'll have 15 minutes to answer 20 questions.
Question
Russell and his sister Anna live in the centre of Kelton. Their house is a short walk from
Westfield School. Anna's friend Jenny goes to Westfield School. Jenny lives in a village
on the outskirts of the town where she goes to school. Her brother Nicolas attends
Sixth Form College in Bexton. He travels by train from their home in the village of Eastley.
Sometimes his friend Andrew travels with him. Andrew gets on the train at his home
village of Lintoft. When Andrew does not travel to college by train, his sister Jill gives
him a lift on her way to work at the supermarket in Modbury.
Which one of these statements is definitely true?
Bexton is a village Eastley is a town Lintoft is a town Kelton is a town
Test 2: Numerical reasoning
Instructions
This is a test of your ability to work with numbers such as fractions, decimals and formulae,
and interpret mathematical information presented in graphs and tables. You will be given
rough paper for your workings, but will not be allowed to use a calculator.
In the real test you will be given 4 minutes to answer 12 questions on fractions, decimals and
formulae, and a further 11 minutes to answer 15 questions based on the interpretation of graphs and tables.
Question
The graph below shows sales figures of five different kinds of ice cream made by
Dairy Ices.
In April, which flavour of ice cream made Dairy Ices the most money?
Test 3: Work rate
Instructions
This is a test to see how quickly and accurately you can work through routine tasks.
You will be given a 3 row grid like the one below:
You'll then be given a code with 3 numbers or letters (e.g. RDS) and a number of
alternatives using the numbers, letters and symbols from the grid. Use the grid to
establish which of the alternative codes is correct.
In the real test you will be given 4 minutes to answer 20 questons.
Test 3: Work rate
Question
Which could be an alternative code for 483?
Test 4: Spatial reasoning
Instructions
This is a test of your ability to work with shapes and objects, and identify the
relationships between them. You'll be given three shapes. Each shape will have a
side labelled. From the five options given, you must identify which could be created
by joining the three original shapes together using the labelling information.
In the real test you will be given 4 minutes to answer 10 questions.
For example:
Test 4: Spatial reasoning
Question
Look at the following three shapes and decide what the new shape will look like.
Test 5: Electrical comprehension
Instructions
This is a test of your ability to work with electrical concepts. These questions could range
from tests of basic electrical terminology to interpretation of simple circuit diagrams.
In the real test you'll have 11 minutes to answer 21 questions.
Question
In the circuit shown below, what will happen when the switch is open?
Test 6: Mechanical comprehension
Instructions
This is a test of your ability to work with mechanical concepts. These questions could
include use of information presented in diagrams, or testing basic mechanical knowledge.
In the real test you'll have 10 minutes to answer 20 questions.
Question
In the diagram below if A is the drive wheel turning clockwise, what directions will B, C
and D travel?
Test 7: Memory
Instructions
This is a test of your ability to remember information accurately. In the real test,
there would be 2 parts to this, both presented on film.
Part 1 tests your ability to remember sequences of letters. The film would show you a
sequence that you need to remember. You'll then be asked to answer a series of
questions based on your memory of that sequence.
Part 2 tests your ability to remember patterns. The film would show a sequence of 2 or 3
grids, featuring yellow squares. You must remember where the yellow squares are and
answer a number of questions based on your memory of these patterns.
In the real test you'll have 10 minutes to answer 20 questions.
The following sample question is an example of Part 1 of the Memory Test.
Once you click 'Start Test' you will have 1 minute to memorise the sequence of letters
before having to answer the question.
Test 7: Memory
Question
You have 1 minute to study the following sequence of letters. Remember, in the real
test the letters will be shown one at a time.
Test 7: Memory
Using your memory of the sequence, how many letters were shown between Y and G?
Sample Airmen/Airwomen Selection Test Results
| Test 1: Verbal reasoning |   |
| Test 2: Numerical reasoning | |
| Test 3: Work rate | |
| Test 4: Spatial reasoning | |
| Test 5: Electrical comprehension | |
| Test 6: Mechanical comprehension | |
| Test 7: Memory | |
6 out of 7
Test Preparation Tips
Preparing for the tests will help you perform to your best abilities. You can prepare
for the real tests in your own time in a number of ways:
Read articles in newspapers and magazines and test yourself to see what
you remember.
Practice simple mathematical problems -- try to do it without a calculator.
Look at tables and charts of information -- test your understanding
of the way data is presented.
Try to imagine how objects look from different perspectives.
Try to remember sequences of numbers and letters. Ask someone to test you.
Look in your local library or at school to find books with information on basic
electrical and mechanical principles.
Remember to have a good night's sleep before the test session and arrive at the
Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO) in good time. If you're still unsure, ask for
further advice from the staff at your local AFCO.
