OASIS - Occupational Aptitude Survey and Interest Schedule Perceptual Aptitude Component Questions and Answers

Question 1

The Perceptual Aptitude score on the OASIS Aptitude Survey is derived from which specific subtest?

Accepted Answer

Word Comparison

Answer

Spatial Relations

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Making Marks

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Computation

Question 2

A high score in Perceptual Aptitude on the OASIS suggests a strong ability in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

Noticing slight differences in graphic materials

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Understanding complex verbal concepts

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Visualizing three-dimensional objects

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Performing rapid and accurate manual tasks

Question 3

A student hoping to become a quality control inspector undergoes career counseling. The counselor administers the OASIS Aptitude Survey. A strong score in which component would be most indicative of potential success in this field?

Accepted Answer

Perceptual Aptitude

Answer

Verbal Aptitude

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Numerical Aptitude

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Manual Dexterity

Question 4

Which of the following job roles would LEAST likely require a high degree of Perceptual Aptitude as measured by the OASIS?

Accepted Answer

Social Worker

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Data Entry Clerk

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Proofreader

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Circuit Board Inspector

Question 5

The Word Comparison subtest, which measures Perceptual Aptitude, requires an examinee to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Determine if two sets of symbols are the same or different.

Answer

Identify synonyms and antonyms from a list of words.

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Solve a series of arithmetic and algebra problems.

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Visualize how a 2D pattern folds into a 3D shape.

Question 6

In the context of the OASIS-3 Aptitude Survey, Perceptual Aptitude is considered one of how many broad aptitude factors?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Four

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Five

Answer

Twelve