General Competency Test Level 1 (GCT1)

Use

The purpose of the General Competency Test: Level 1 (GCT1) is to assess an individual's general cognitive ability-the ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems. It measures thinking skills required for administrative support positions.

It can be used to assist managers in making selection decisions for appointment and for placement in training programs, identifying training and development needs, and counselling for career transitions.

Description

The General Competency Test: Level 1 (GCT1) consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. There are three types of questions:

• Understanding Written Material,
• Solving Numerical Problems, and
• Drawing Logical Conclusions.

The GCT1 takes about one hour and 45 minutes to write, including time for administrative purposes.

When the test is used for screening purposes, the minimum pass mark is ¹⁸/₅₀. Managers can use a higher cut-off score depending on the level of ability required for the position.

The Personnel Psychology Centre's 48-hour scoring service sends results to the test centre which in turn informs the candidates of their scores.

Retest Period - There is a 180 days waiting period before you can rewrite the test. Should you wish to take this test again, you must wait until after the retest period indicated for this test has elapsed. Should you rewrite the test before the retest period has elapsed, your result will not be valid and a new retest period will be imposed from the new test date.

Candidate Information

Sample Test Questions

General Competency Test Level 1 (GCT1) Practice Test