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During the RAF selection process candidates are required to pass an RAF Airman Test. The test consists of a number of different elements such as verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, work rate, spatial reasoning, electrical comprehension, mechanical comprehension and a memory test. The test is undertaken under strict timed conditions and the pass mark is dependent upon the career you have chosen during the application stage. This 100 page book will provide you with lots of sample RAF Airman test questions to help you prepare fully for your career in the RAF.

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Publié par	How2become
Date de parution	01 février 2013
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781910202418
Langue	English

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PREFACE BY AUTHOR RICHARD McMUNN
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AIRMAN/AIRWOMAN SELECTION TEST
CHAPTER 2 THE MECHANICAL COMPREHENSION TEST
CHAPTER 3 THE VERBAL REASONING TEST
CHAPTER 4 THE NUMERICAL REASONING TEST
CHAPTER 5 THE WORK RATE TEST
CHAPTER 6 THE SPATIAL REASONING TEST
CHAPTER 7 THE ELECTRICAL COMPREHENSION TEST
CHAPTER 8 THE MEMORY TEST
INTRODUCTION
Dear Sir/Madam,
Welcome to your new guide, RAF Airman Tests: Practice Tests for the Royal Air Force. This guide contains hundreds of sample test questions that are appropriate for anyone who is applying to join the RAF as an Airman/ Airwoman.
The selection tests for the RAF are designed to assess potential employees ‘suitability’ for specific posts. In the majority of cases, the higher scores you achieve, the more job opportunities you will have at your disposal. The key to success is to try your hardest to get 100% correct answers in the test that you are undertaking. If you aim for 100% in your preparation, then you are far more likely to achieve the trade or career that you want. We have deliberately supplied you with lots of sample questions to assist you. It is crucial that when you get a question wrong, you take the time to find out why you got it wrong. Understanding the question is very important.
Finally, if you want to try out more tests that will prepare you for the RAF then we offer a wide range of products to assist you at www.how2become.com .
Good luck and best wishes,

The How2become team
PREFACE BY AUTHOR RICHARD McMUNN
It’s probably important that I start off by explaining a little bit about myself, my background, and also why I’m suitably qualified to help you pass the selection tests that form part of the Royal Air Force.
At the time of writing I am 41 years old and live in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I left school at the usual age of 16 and joined the Royal Navy, serving onboard HMS Invincible as part of 800 Naval Air Squadron which formed part of the Fleet Air Arm. There I was at the age of 16, travelling the world and working as an engineer on Sea Harrier jets! It was fantastic and I loved every minute of it. After four years I left the Royal Navy and joined Kent Fire and Rescue Service as a firefighter. Over the next 17 years I worked my way up through the ranks to the position of Assistant Divisional Officer. During my time in the Fire Service I spent a lot of time working as an instructor at the Fire Brigade Training Centre. I was also involved in the selection process for assessing candidates who wanted to join the job as a firefighter. Therefore, my knowledge and experience gained so far in life has been invaluable in helping people like you to pass any type of selection process. I am sure you will find this guide an invaluable resource during your preparation for joining the Royal Air Force.
I have always been fortunate in the fact that I persevere at everything I do. I’ve understand that if I keep working hard in life then I will always be successful; or I will achieve whatever it is that I want to achieve. This is an important lesson that I want you to take on-board straight away. If you work hard and persevere, then success will come your way. The same rule applies whilst applying for a career in the Armed Forces; if you work hard and try lots of test questions, then you will be successful.
Finally, it is very important that you believe in your own abilities. It does not matter if you have no qualifications. It does not matter if are currently weak in the area of psychometric testing. What does matter is self-belief, self-discipline and a genuine desire to improve and become successful.
Best wishes,
Richard McMunn
DISCLAIMER
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this guide is accurate at the time of publication. How2become Ltd are not responsible for anyone failing any part of any selection process as a result of the information contained within this guide. How2become Ltd and their authors cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions within this guide, however caused. No responsibility for loss or damage occasioned by any person acting, or refraining from action, as a result f the material in this publication can be accepted by How2become Ltd.
The information within this guide does not represent the views of any third party service or organisation.
TIPS FOR PASSING THE RAF AIRMAN TESTS
There’s no two ways about it, the most effective way in which you can prepare for the tests is to carry out lots of sample test questions. When I say lots, I mean lots!
Before I provide you with a host of test questions for you to try, here are a few important tips for you to consider: It is important that, before you sit your test, you find out the type(s) of test you will be required to undertake. You should also take steps to find out if the tests will be timed and also whether or not they will be ‘multiple-choice’ based questions. If the tests that you will be required to undertake are timed and of multiple-choice in nature, then I strongly advise that you practice this type of test question. Variety is the key to success. I recommend that you attempt a variety of different test questions, such as numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, fault analysis, spatial reasoning and mechanical reasoning etc. This will undoubtedly improve your overall ability to pass the test that you are required to undertake. Confidence is an important part of test preparation. Have you ever sat a timed test and your mind goes blank? This is because your mind is focused on negative thoughts and your belief that you will fail the test. If you practice plenty of test questions under timed conditions then your confidence will grow. If your confidence is at its peak at the commencement of the test then there is no doubt that you will actually look forward to sitting it, as opposed to being fearful of the outcome. Whilst this is a very basic tip that may appear obvious, many people neglect to follow it. Make sure that you get a good night’s sleep the night before your RAF Airman test or assessment. Research has shown that those people who have regular ‘good’ sleep are far more likely to concentrate better during psychometric tests. Try practicing numerical test questions in your head, without writing down your workings out. This is very difficult to accomplish, but it is excellent practice for the real test. Also, practice numerical reasoning tests without a calculator. If you are permitted to use a calculator at the test, make sure you know how to use one! You are what you eat! In the week prior to the test eat and drink healthily. Avoid cigarettes, alcohol and food with high fat content. The reason for this is that all of these will make you feel sluggish and you will not perform at your peak. On the morning of your assessment eat a healthy breakfast such as porridge and a banana. Drink plenty of water, always! If you have any special needs that need to be catered for ensure you inform the assessment centre staff prior to the assessment day. I have met people in the past who are fearful of telling the assessment staff that they are dyslexic. You will not be treated negatively; in fact the exact opposite. They will give you extra time in the tests which can only work in your favour.
Now that I have provided you with a number of important tips, take the time to work through the many different sample test questions that are contained within the guide. You will need a stop watch in order to assess your performance against the time constraints for each test.
CHAPTER 1
ABOUT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE AIRMAN/AIRWOMAN TEST
Before we get into some sample practice questions for the Royal Air Force Selection Test (AST), let’s first recap on what the test actually involves.
The AST consists of a number of different aptitude tests, which are designed to assess which careers in the RAF you are most suited to. There are many different career opportunities available and each one requires a different level of skill. The AST consists of seven timed multiple choice aptitude tests as follows: A verbal reasoning test which assesses how well you can interpret written information. During this test you will have 15 minutes to answer 20 questions; A numerical reasoning test which determines how accurately you can interpret numerical information such as charts, graphs and tables. The test will also assess your ability to use fractions, decimals and different formula. There are two parts to this test. During the first test you will have just 4 minutes to answer 12 questions that are based on fractions, decimals and formula. During the second test you will have 11 minutes to answer 15 questions that relate to different graphs and tables; A work rate test which is used to assess how quickly and accu