Information Systems Manager Test

Pre-Employment Test

Information Systems Manager Test

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Pre-Employment Test


Purpose:

The computer and information systems manager test discerns candidates comfortable in leadership roles, and who are customer-oriented, open to new ideas and innovative, hard-working, reliable and responsible. A CIS manager should also be a good coach and motivator for staff, aware of how projects are progressing in the department. Last, they are smart and capable of applying a high level of intellect to solving difficult problems.

About This Test:

This test will take most candidates approximately 60-75 minutes. It consists of 3 parts:

  • An untimed personality assessment
  • An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
  • An untimed set of open-ended statements to which the candidate has to type in a short answer

What the Report Gives You:

A graphical display of personality trait scores, feedback regarding strengths and developmental concerns, an explanation of aptitude results, a display of narrative responses given to the open-ended statements, 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 the test content for your hiring process or the way information is presented in the report to meet your specifications.

Sample Personality Item:

For the statement 
on the left
I feel very strongly about it
I feel it describes me most of the time
I can’t decide between the two statements
I feel it describes me most of the time
I feel very strongly about it
For the statement 
on the right
When I am in a leadership role, I think it is very important that each member of the group feels valued and appreciated as we all work toward our objectives.
When I am in a leadership role, I don’t think it is particularly important how each member of the group feels as long as we reach our objectives.
Sample Questions for General Cognitive Aptitude Test

Sample verbal reasoning item: House is to dwelling as car is to ____________.

(A) transportation
(B) traveling
(C) speed
(D) automobile
(E) mechanical

Sample numerical reasoning item: Which number comes next in this series? 3 6 9 19 22 25

(A) 32
(B) 35
(C) 52
(D) 15
(E) 28

Sample abstract reasoning item: Which figure would come next in the series?

Sample Question for Open-Ended Statement

The three things I want most from my job are...

(Sample questions differ from actual test appearance and do not contain real test content.)

The Information Systems Manager Test Evaluates:

Less Desirable Behaviors Test Content Desirable Behaviors
Slow to learn new tasks, handles limited amount of information at one time General Cognitive Aptitude Quick learner, make complex decisions easily
Simplistic thoughts, negative attitudes, grammatical mistakes Open-ended Statements Articulate, meaningful comments, expresses positive attitudes, no grammatical mistakes
Does not want to be responsible for the work of others Assertive Leadership Comfortable directing and controlling work of others
Fails to live up to promises Conscientiousness Reliable, dependable
Not service minded Customer Service Enjoys serving people
Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily Emotional Resilience Calm, level-headed, handles stress well
Quiet, satisfied with minimal social interaction Extroversion Outgoing, sociable, talkative
Motivated by enjoyment of everyday tasks, not by opportunity for extra pay Extrinsic Motivation Motivated by pay, benefits, bonuses, prizes
Bends rules to suit self Integrity Strong ethical principles
Doesn’t feel responsible for how employees feel about their jobs Managerial Human Relations Good motivator for others, tries to help others succeed in their careers
Does not stay on top of tasks that have been assigned to others Managerial Task Structuring Stays on top of details that have been assigned to others
Sticks with tried-and-true approaches, resistant to new ideas Openness to New Experience Enjoys learning and new ideas, innovative
Gives up easily, complains Optimism Cheeful, positive, “can-do” attitude
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

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