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The tests measure general abilities that are normally developed over an extended period of time. They are not designed to measure jobspecific knowledge or skills that are taught in training. The abilities measured by the tests are summarized below.  \nAbilities Measured by the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery  \nVerbal Ability: the ability to read and listen to information and identify facts and draw conclusions; and the ability to write clearly.  \nReasoning: the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to attain logical answers; and the ability to correctly follow rules to arrange things or actions in a certain order.  \nMemory: the ability to store and retrieve facts, details, and other information.  \nPerceptual Ability: the ability to quickly and accurately compare letters and numbers presented orally and in written form; and the ability to shift back and forth between two or more sources of information, both written and orally imparted, in performing atask.  \nBasis for the Tests  \nThe abilities measured by the tests were identified in a statewide job analysis as being both essential for successful performance of dispatcher duties throughout California and necessary for entry-level candidates to possess before hire. The tests were constructed through an extensive process that included: review by job experts, experimental testing of over 1,000 job applicants and incumbent dispatchers, and validation research which has established that scoreson the Battery are predictive of both training proficiency and job success.  \nTest Formats  \nThe Battery is comprised of eleven (11) brief tests. Each test is administered with its own set of instructions and is timed separately. The tests range from about 5 minutes to 15 minutes each. The entire Battery takes about 2-1/2 to 3 hours, including a short break.  \nSix of the tests use a traditional paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice format. The remaining five tests require that you listen to information and then answer multiple-choice questions contained in a test booklet. Some of the tests require that you take notes while information is being presented. However, your notes will not be scored. Only your final answers marked on your answer sheet will be scored, so you may abbreviate your notes in any manner. Some of the tests are given with very short time limits, where speed of response is important. You should not be alarmed or discouraged if you are sometimes unable to keep up with the rapid pace of the speeded tests--they are designed to test your limits by working up to a pace where no one can keep up.  \nDescriptions ofthe test formats and sample test questions are outlined in Attachment 1. Please note that the examples are simplified versions of the actual test and are shown for illustrative purposes only.  \nPreparing for the Test  \nBecause the tests measure general abilities, there is no study guide or reading list for this test. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the test formats shown in the attachment, however, it is not mandatory, as the tests will be reviewed at the testing session. If you are not accustomed to test-taking in general, or if you tend to get tense in testing situations, you may find it helpful to practice doing activities similar to those described in the attachment.  \nAll materials will be supplied for this test. There are no special materials for you to bring to complete these tests.  \nTaking the Test  \nWhen answering the test questions, keep in mind that there is no advantage to guessing at random. 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