• An aptitude test is used to determine a person’s abilities by evaluating how he can perform in a field in which he has no prior training or knowledge.

  • Schools use aptitude tests to determine if students are inclined toward advanced classes or specific areas of study such as engineering or a foreign language.
  • HR departments in some companies will use career assessment tests to learn about a potential candidate’s strengths and weaknesses.
  • The aptitude test does not test knowledge or intelligence, but only a specific skill or aptitude. Therefore, it is not a test for which a person can prepare.