{"id":19308,"date":"2015-11-09T19:45:21","date_gmt":"2015-11-09T19:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=19308"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T18:10:57","slug":"mechanical-aptitude-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/mechanical-aptitude-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanical Aptitude Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Assessment tests used to evaluate mechanical understanding and knowledge are referred to as mechanical aptitude tests. The purpose of these tests is to determine a person\u2019s capability to learn mechanical skills by assessing their competency in problem-solving, applying physical laws, and understanding mechanical operations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mechanicalaptitude\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'MechApt Guide Click']);\">Mechanical Aptitude Study Guide<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's Mechanical Aptitude Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mechanicalaptitude\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/mechanicalaptitude\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mechapt-29371.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Who should take the exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Mechanical aptitude tests are frequently used in the application and selection process for a large variety of jobs including auto mechanics, aircraft technicians, machine operators, firefighter school, the military, and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the cost of the test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There is typically no cost to the applicant as the exam fee is paid for by the company, school, or organization requiring the test.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">When and where do I take the test?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time and location of the test are determined by the administrator of the test.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Am I allowed to use any reference materials or a calculator while taking the exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Candidates are not allowed to use any reference materials or calculators.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the content of Mechanical Aptitude tests?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Questions on mechanical aptitude tests fall into one of four categories: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mechanical Comprehension<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical Knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Electronics Knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical Tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> The vast majority of the questions fall into the category of Mechanical Comprehension (also referred to as mechanical reasoning). Depending on the purpose of the test, it is possible that all the questions fall into this content area; however, the exam often includes questions specific to the job for which the candidate is applying.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What content is included in the Mechanical Comprehension test questions?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>These questions will evaluate you understanding of basic physical principles and mechanical concepts. Some topics included are: levers, springs, pulleys, gears, balancing scales, hydraulics, gravity, acceleration, weights, magnetism, pressure, friction, and energy types.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Where are Mechanical Comprehension tests used?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>These tests are most commonly used as a pre-employment assessment for occupations such as mechanics, millwrights, mechanics, electricians, line assembly workers, and more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What content is included in the Mechanical Knowledge test questions?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>These questions evaluate the candidate\u2019s knowledge of basic physics and mechanics, most often auto mechanics. Topics may include auto mechanics (batteries, engines, brakes, hydraulics, engine oil, etc.), energy types, acceleration and momentum, mechanical advantage, effort, friction, gravity, and compression.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Where are Mechanical Knowledge tests used?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The most common use of this test is as a school admission test, primarily for auto mechanic schools.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What content is included in the Electronics Knowledge test questions?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Questions in this content area evaluate the candidate\u2019s knowledge of basic electronic circuits and electronic theory. Topics may include batteries, basic electronic components, series and parallel circuits, voltage, current, resistance, Ohm\u2019s law, and equipment used when working with electronics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">Where are Electronics Knowledge tests used?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The most common use of this test is as a school admission test for an electrician school or by companies hiring for positions where this type of knowledge is important. The test is also included as part of the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What content is included in the Mechanical Tools Test questions?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Questions in this content area involve a wide array of tools from common hand tools to powered industry tools. Questions may ask the candidate to identify specific tools, the purpose of the tool, or in which trade the tool is often used. These questions are most commonly used in trade school admission tests.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How are the tests scored?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>Scores are reported in two ways. A raw score is given indicating the total number of questions answered correctly. A percentile rank score is also provided which indicates how the individual\u2019s score compared to others who took the test. For example, an individual could receive a raw score of 35 questions answered correctly out of the 40 total questions. That individual could receive a percentile score of 90 indicating that they scored higher than 90% of the people who took this test.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How can I best prepare for this exam in the least amount of time?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The test experts at Mometrix have diligently researched the mechanical aptitude tests to identify the specific topics and concepts you must know to score well. All the information you need to be successful on these tests and to begin your new career can be found in the Mechanical Aptitude Test Secrets Study Guide. This study guide from Mometrix will not only provide a review of all the material you need to know but, most importantly, how to apply this knowledge accurately. 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