Technical Analyst
Find a technical analyst with the skills and temperament to crunch numbers and data.
Pre-Employment Test
Purpose:
RA’s Technical Analyst Test combines personality + aptitude to help you identify professionals who can turn technical problems into practical solutions. A curated trait profile assesses conscientious, attention to detail, work ethic, and a willingness to work on tasks that may isolate them from others while still remaining open to collaboration and teamwork. The addition of an aptitude component assesses your candidate’s mental capacity for handling complex data, learning quickly and solving problems.
Technical Analyst
$35
- An untimed personality assessment targeting behaviors specific to this type of job
- An untimed General Cognitive Aptitude Test (includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning)
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.
Target Group:
We recommend using this test for the positions of Technical Analyst as well as Application Analyst, Business Systems Analyst, Functional Analyst, Functional Consultant, IT Analyst, Solutions Analyst, Systems Analyst, Technical Support Analyst and Technology Analyst, among other similar roles in a variety of business environments.
Sample Personality Item:
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I put forth a great deal of effort at work because my real passion is my career. |
I come to work and do what is asked of me, but my real enjoyment in life is when I go home. |
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 Technical Analyst Evaluates:
| Less Desirable Behaviors | Test Content | Desirable Behaviors |
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| Slow learner, overwhelmed with complexity | General Cognitive Aptitude | Quick learner, handles challenging tasks well |
| Argumentative, contentious | Agreeableness | Easy to get along with, amiable |
| Hesitant, threat sensitive, asks for direction | Assertiveness | Willing to make judgements/decisions with confidence |
| Not reliable, undependable | Conscientiousness | Careful to do things properly, goes by the rules |
| Frustrated by a lot of detailed tasks | Detail-Mindedness | Enjoys tasks that require attention to detail |
| Overreacts to stress, gets upset easily | Emotional Stability / Resilience | 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 |
| Does not use time well, disorganized | Orderliness | Tidy, neat, organized |
| Enjoys work that involves a lot of social interaction | Preference for a Quiet Job | Prefers task that do not require intensive social interactions |
| Doesn’t want to coordinate with others | Teamwork | Able to coordinate and work cooperatively |
| Bored with procedure-based tasks | Tolerance Mundane Work | Likes procedure-based tasks |
| Does the minimum | Work Drive | Willing to go the extra mile |
