Auditor Test
Use this Auditor Pre-Employment Test to help you select the right candidate.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
Consider this test when hiring an auditor – either external or internal to the company. RA’s Auditor Test screens for characteristics such as investigating and documenting large amounts of information; being thorough and proficient at managing details; working well with others; and effectively communicating findings to stakeholders. Ideally, you want an auditor who has the intelligence, initiative and natural inquisitiveness to find and expose problems where they exist.
About This Test:
What the Report Gives You:
A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, explanation of aptitude results and suggested interview questions.
Testing Process:
- Immediate score report upon completion.
- Proctoring desirable but not required.
- The use of mobile phones is discouraged.
Options:
Contact us to learn how we can customize test content to meet your specifications.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
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I want a job where I can make lots of money even if I have to work everyday with people and tasks I dislike. |
I want a job where I enjoy coming to work everyday even if I don’t make a lot of money. |
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test:
Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________. | (A) transportation | ||
Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25 | (A) 32 | ||
Sample abstract reasoning item:
Which figure would come next in the series?
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(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)
The Auditor Test Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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| Slow to learn new tasks, handles limited amount of information at one time | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, make complex decisions easily |
| Argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness | Easy to get along with, amiable |
| Hesitent, threat sensitive, asks for direction | Assertiveness | Willing to make judgements / decisions with confidence |
| Fails to live up to promises | Conscientiousness | Reliable, dependable |
| Not service minded | Customer Service Orientation | Enjoys serving people |
| Frustrated by a lot of detailed tasks | Detail-Mindedness | Enjoys tasks that require attention to detail |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability | Calm, level-headed, handles stress well |
| Bends rules to suit self | Integrity | Strong ethical principles |
| Cares mainly about salary and perks | Intrinsic Motivation | Enjoys coming to work |
| Negative attitudes, gives up easily | Optimism | Cheerful, upbeat, persistent |
| Careless, disorganized | Orderliness | Organized, planful |
| Enjoys work that involves a lot of social interaction | Preference for Quiet Job | Prefers tassk that do not require intensive social interactions |
| Lacks confidence in own decisions | Self-Confidence | Confident of own decisions |
| Waits for someone else to supply information | Self-Directed Learning | Confident of own decisions |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |