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The Physical Test Battery (PTB) allows PG&E to make an initial assessment of your problem solving and mechanical abilities. Because the PTB is standardized, it ensures that everyone who wants to be considered for our physical positions receives a fair and objective opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. This test has been professionally validated to ensure job relatedness.  \nThe PTB consists of two components and is administered in one short session:  \n• Numerical Ability  \n• Space Visualization  \nNUMERICAL ABILITY  \nThis 75-item exercise is designed to measure problem solving ability through basic mathematical questions. You must add, subtract, multiply, or divide to solve each problem and then select the correct answer from the five multiple choices provided. The exercise is divided into three sections (25 questions each) . Part 1 measures proficiency in working with whole numbers. Part 2 measures proficiency with decimals. Part 3 measures proficiency with fractions. There is a ten minute time limit for the entire exercise. Sample problems for Part 1 are shown below.  \n\n| Look at the sample problems below. Each problem is followed by four possible answers and an “X.” You are to work each problem and put a heavy black mark in the circle before the correct answer. If the correct answer is not given, make a heavy black mark in the circle before the “X.”\u003Cbr>Now work the sample problems below. The first one has been answered correctly. |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1. 5 + 5 = 2. 12-6 = 3. 5 x 5 =\u003Cbr>4. 30 ÷ 3 = 5. 6 + 7 = | O 8\u003Cbr>O 5\u003Cbr>O 23\u003Cbr>O 6\u003Cbr>O 15 | O 11\u003Cbr>O 7\u003Cbr>O 24\u003Cbr>O 7\u003Cbr>O 13 | O 9\u003Cbr>O 6\u003Cbr>O 25\u003Cbr>O 9\u003Cbr>O 14 | O 12\u003Cbr>O 8\u003Cbr>O 26\u003Cbr>O 8\u003Cbr>O 12 | X\u003Cbr>O X\u003Cbr>O X\u003Cbr>O X\u003Cbr>O X |\n\nPart 2 measures proficiency with decimals. Sample problems similar to those found in Part 2 are shown below. The correct answers have been marked.  \n\n| 1. .03 + 1.5 = 2. .9 x .07 = 3. 10 ÷ .2 = 4. 8% of 30 = | O 1.8\u003Cbr>O .63\u003Cbr>O 5\u003Cbr> 2.4 |  1.53\u003Cbr>O .97\u003Cbr>O .15\u003Cbr>O .02 | O 4.5\u003Cbr>O 6.3\u003Cbr>O .5\u003Cbr>O .024 | O 81\u003Cbr> .063\u003Cbr>O 20\u003Cbr>O 3.8 | O X\u003Cbr>O X\u003Cbr>X\u003Cbr>O X |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nPart 3 measures proficiency with fractions. Sample problems similar to those found in Part 3 are shown below. The correct answers have been marked.  \n| 1. 1/5 + 1/6 = 2. 1 ÷ 1/3 =\u003Cbr>3. 1/2-2/5 = 4. 3/8 x 2/9 = | O 2/25\u003Cbr>O 30\u003Cbr> 1/10 O 6/17 | O 3/5\u003Cbr>O 1/3\u003Cbr>O 1/5 O 5/17 | O 1/15\u003Cbr>O 13\u003Cbr>O 3/5\u003Cbr>1/12 |  11/30  3 O 3/10 O 5/8 | O X\u003Cbr>O X\u003Cbr>O X\u003Cbr>O X |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nThe Numerical Ability placement screen allows you to demonstrate your ability to solve problems and process information in a short amount of time. This ability is important to success on the job.  \nSPACE VISUALIZATION  \nSpace visualization refers to the ability to visualize forms in space and to manipulate objects mentally. This ability is a major component of basic mechanical ability. Physical jobs at PG&E routinely require this ability. The Space Visualization exercise has 50 questions consisting of pictures of piles of blocks. You indicate for a specific block how many other blocks in the pile it touches. Five blocks in each pile are labeled with the letters A through E, and you are asked to fill in the circles containing the correct number of other blocks each lettered block touches.  \nThere is a five-minute time limit to complete the exercise. A sample problem is shown below.  \n\n| In the piles of blocks shown below, all of the blocks are the same size and shape. Your task is to look at each lettered block and figure out how many other blocks in the pile it touches. For each lettered block, show the number of other blocks it touches by filling in the circle with the correct number at the right of the letter. |\n| ---","cbCaipxYbBRsxNrj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipxYbBRsxNrj","pdf",122063,"English","# Overview\n# Numerical Ability\n## Whole numbers, decimals, fractions\n# Space Visualization\n## Block-pile touch counting task\n# Do Your Best","[{\"question\":\"What is the Physical Test Battery (PTB) used for at PG\\u0026E?\",\"answer\":\"PTB is used to make an initial assessment of problem solving and mechanical abilities for candidates applying for physical positions. It provides a fair, standardized, and objective opportunity to demonstrate relevant skills.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in the Numerical Ability section and how long is it?\",\"answer\":\"Numerical Ability uses 75 items divided into three parts: whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. 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