Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests, Fourth Edition - (Barron's Test Prep) 4th Edition by Barron's Educational Series & Joel Wiesen

About the Book

Private employers and public agencies use various mechanical aptitude tests to screen applicants for jobs that range from mechanics and skilled trades apprentices to aerospace engineers and firefighters. These tests often differ in detail but measure similar abilities. This manual presents 18 typical tests that gauge an individual's mechanical aptitude and spatial ability, with all questions answered and explained. The author also advises on ways to improve mechanical comprehension, gives test-taking tips, and explains how pulleys, levers, and other simple machines work. The book is filled with diagrams and illustrations.

Book Synopsis

Be prepared for exam day with Barron's. Trusted content from a mechanical aptitude and spatial relations expert!

Barron's Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests includes in-depth content review and practice. It's the only book you'll need to be prepared for exam day.

Written by an Experienced Educator and nationally known testing expert.

• Learn from Barron's--all content is written and reviewed by the author.
• Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent written mechanical and spatial relations tests
• Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day--it's like having a trusted tutor by your side

Be Confident on Exam Day

• Sharpen your test-taking skills with 18 typical tests that gauge an individual's mechanical aptitude and spatial ability, with all questions answered and explained.
• Strengthen your knowledge with in-depth review covering all topics for each test that help screen applicants for jobs that range from mechanics and skilled trades apprentices to aerospace engineers and firefighters. These tests often differ in detail but measure similar abilities.
• Reinforce your learning with hundreds of practice questions covering all tested topics.
• Deepen your understanding with expert advice on ways to improve mechanical comprehension, test-taking tips, and explanations on how pulleys, levers, and other simple machines work. The book is also contains hundreds of helpful diagrams and illustrations.
  

About the Author

Dr. Joel Wiesen, Ph.D.
Dr. Wiesen has a doctoral degree in Psychology from Lehigh University and is a licensed psychologist. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and a Fellow of the American Psychological Society. Dr. Wiesen has published papers and chapters in books on test validation and test fairness.