Data Checking tests present you with number of tables of
information which must be checked against each other. This type of
test is used to measure how quickly and accurately errors can be
detected in data. It is used to select candidates for clerical and
data input jobs, particularly where accuracy is important, for
example, accounting and banking. In these tests you will usually
be given two columns of data to check for consistency and you will
be asked to mark up any differences.
Example Question
1. Check the right hand column of data against the one on the left
and mark any differences with the red marker provided.
Answer
This data may be either meaningless, for example account
numbers, or may be fairly meaningful, for example names and
addresses. In both cases is vital to check each character rather
than ‘read’ the data normally. You should also bear in mind that
there may be more than one error in any single piece of data.
These tests usually contain between 20 and 40 questions and take
20-30 minutes to complete. It is important, although difficult, to
maintain your concentration for the full duration of the test.
If you are applying for a clerical or administrative job then
you can
download a sample data checking test.
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