Information Systems Manager Test
Hire computer and information systems managers that keep data flowing!
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:
Information Systems Manager Test
$45
- 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 test content to meet your specifications.
Sample Personality Item:
| For the statement on the left |
| 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 | ||
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 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 |
