In today’s post-COVID era, online tests and exams have become common place, particularly in the recruitment processes of many organizations. These tests often serve as an initial elimination round.
The recruitment process typically follows several stages:
- Resume/CV Screening
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Online/Offline Aptitude Test
- Technical Round
- HR Round
Each stage plays a crucial role in evaluating candidates’ skills, knowledge, and suitability for the position. Online tests, in particular, have gained prominence due to their efficiency and accessibility, allowing organizations to efficiently filter out candidates who may not meet the required criteria.
After successfully clearing the Group Discussion (offline) round, I proceeded to the online aptitude test. I received an email within 5-6 days after the GD round, congratulating me on being shortlisted and inviting me to the next stage of the recruitment process, which is the online test.
Let’s talk about the online aptitude test pattern I encountered through Yardi Software Limited. We can discuss the types of questions, timing, number of questions, marking system, and any other relevant details.
After clicking on the test link provided in the email, you’ll be redirected to a page where you need to sign up first. You’ll be required to fill in the following details:
- Full name
- Email address used during the recruitment process
- Creating a password
Once you’ve provided these details, you can log in with your credentials to access the test.
Online Aptitude Test Pattern :
- It contains 20 questions.
- Each question carries 1 mark, totaling 20 marks for the test.
- Additionally, there is a mark for review labels for questions in case you need to revisit them.
- At the top right-hand side of the page, there is a submit button.
- The top of the page displays a timer and the number of questions you have completed.
- Questions have two buttons, ‘Previous’ and ‘Next.’
- On the left-hand side, there is a panel containing all the questions listed
Duration of the Test :
- The test has a duration of 45 minutes for the 20 questions.
- In the event of an internet disconnection, the test will be automatically paused, and you can resume from where you left off once the internet connection is restored.
- It is advisable to attempt the test using a laptop with a stable internet connection.
Type of Questions:
While taking the test, I encountered various types of questions:
- Spatial Aptitude: There was one question assessing spatial aptitude skills.
- For Example: They provided some diagrams/Shape’s and asked which shape is related to the diagram or fits perfectly into the empty space.
For Example
- Code Languages : There were 2-3 questions related to code languages aptitude, where a coding pattern was given, and I had to decipher the code for a given word. For Example: If “RED” is coded as “HEY,” then how is “BLACK” coded? We are provided with four options to choose from.
- Venn Diagrams: There were 1-2 questions involving Venn diagrams, where relationships between different categories were depicted. For Example: 1. All apples are strawberries 2.All strawberries are red. Then, conclusions are given, and we have to choose the correct option from them.
For Example
- Seating Arrangement : There were 1-2 questions on seating arrangement aptitude, where I had to solve problems involving the arrangement of individuals in a sequence or order. For Example: Alexa is seated in the 4th position from the left side of the row, and Seri is seated in the 7th position from the right side. Then, we need to determine the total number of students in the class. Another Example: Alexa is seated in the 4th position from the left side of the row, and Seri is seated in the 7th position from the right side. If they switch their positions, we need to determine in which position Alexa is seated from the right.
- Direction Sense: There was a question related to directions, where we have to determine the direction, such as north or south. For Example: Alexa walks 20 meters east, then turns left and walks 40 meters, and finally turns right. We need to determine the total distance she traveled from the starting point.
After successfully completing the aptitude test, we received an email confirming that we have passed this level of the online aptitude assessment.I successfully completed the online aptitude test and am now moving forward to the next stage of the recruitment process.