Post Dispatcher Test Guide

Question 1

How frequently is the POST Entry-Level Dispatcher Selection Test Battery given?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, POST does not keep a list of testing locations or provide referrals to them.

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Every two years, the tests are administered.

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Every four years, the tests are administered.

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The administration of tests is continuous and ongoing.

Question 2

How long does it take to receive test results?

Accepted Answer

30 days

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15 days

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60 days

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45 days

Question 3

How long is a POST test score valid?

Accepted Answer

A POST test score has no expiration date

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2 years

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1 year

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3 years

Question 4

How often must a person retake the POST test?

Accepted Answer

Not for the sake of meeting POST requirements

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Every five years

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Every decade

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When switching departments

Question 5

How long must you wait before retaking the exam if you don't pass the first time?

Accepted Answer

One calendar month

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You can retake it right away.

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In two weeks

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For three months

Question 6

How many POST Dispatcher Test questions are there?

Accepted Answer

11

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10

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9

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12

Question 7

How is a person's POST Entry Level Dispatcher Exam score calculated?

Accepted Answer

Number of correct answers minus a percentage of the number of incorrect answers

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The number of correct answers multiplied by the number of incorrect answers

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Other candidates in the region's average score

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The number of correct answers divided by the number of incorrect answers