The CPAB tests can help determine an individual’s aptitude for success as a computer programmer or system analyst.  Five subtests help assess applicants’ abilities in the following areas:

Verbal Meaning:  Understanding vocabulary commonly used in mathematical, business and systems engineering literature.  Eight-minute time limit.

Reasoning:  Ability to translate ideas and operations from word problems into mathematical notations.  Twenty-minute time limit.

Letter Series:  Ability to use abstract reasoning to find patterns in given series of letters.  Ten-minute time limit.

Number Ability:  Ability to quickly estimate reasonable answers to computations.  Six-minute time limit.

Diagramming:  Ability to analyze problems and figure solutions in a logical sequence.  Thirty-five minute time limit.

Normative Data:  Percentile norms are listed by subtest and total score for the following job classifications:  trainees, experienced applicants, entry-level positions and community college students.

Validation Studies:  Validation studies were conducted for the following organizations:

	Computer service company
	Data processing college (students)
	53 financial service companies
	Railroad company
	Retail catalogue company
	Retail organization
	Two banks
	Two computer manufacturing companies
	Two insurance companies
	Two research organizations
	Utility company