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The JobBank Descriptive Guide for the
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This is a test of general mental ability. The TMA uses 126 items to measure an individuals capacity to acquire new knowledge and skills, and apply them to problem solving. It also measures individual differences in ability to learn and perform mental tasks of varying types and complexity. Four job-related tasks are assessed by the TMA test: Adjusting to New Situations, Learning New Skills Quickly, Understanding Complex or Subtle Relationships, and Thinking Flexibly. Business Uses for TMA
When the TMA test is used in employment settings, it is important to consider other pertinent factors such as personnel data, past job performance and training. An analysis should be conducted to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. The TMA test should be used only when it helps measure factors that are relevant to successful job performance. Scores Use of Norms The effectiveness of tests may vary from situation to situation. Factors such as talent available in the local labour market, job requirements within a specific company, etc. may affect score ranges. Other factors such as education, experience and motivation are also important determinants of job success. No standard score can accurately predict job performance in every situation and so it is recommended that these norms not be accepted as specific test score limits that positively designate individuals who will succeed in a given job. The JobBank will assist employers who use the TMA test to determine their own approximate score levels that can help identify effective job performance based on the cumulative experience with the test.
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