OPC Assessment
Professional Numerical Reasoning Test (PNRT)
Summary
| Type | Ability Test |
| Training | Test User Occupational Ability (TUO-A) formerly known as Level A |
| Competency |
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| Job Role |
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| Series | Professional |
| Assessor Time | Approx. 50 minutes (Timed) |
Description
The PNRT assesses an individual's ability to understand and work with complex numerical information. The individual is presented with numerical information in the form of graphs, tables, charts and figures. The numerical information is designed to be similar in complexity to that which they may be expected to work with as a manager/professional. The individual is asked a number of questions and must select the correct answer from four possible options. To do this they must first identify which aspects of the numerical information to use and then they must use this numerical information to work out the correct answer.
The test is ideal for managers and graduates who will have to work with and make business decisions using numerical or financial information.
Here is an example of the type of information you might see in the PNRT:
Example Questions
Sale figures for Fashion Ltd
| Quarters for the year | In Store | Online Purchases |
|---|---|---|
| Period 1 (January-March) | £15,000 | £11,000 |
| Period 2 (April-June) | £20,000 | £9,000 |
| Period 3 (July-September) | £23,000 | £17,000 |
| Period 4 (October-December) | £26,000 | £20,000 |
1) For in store sales what was the percentage increase from Period 3 to Period 4?
- 14%
- 13%
- 11%
- 12%
2) How many percent did online purchases drop by during Period 1 to Period 2?
- 18%
- 15%
- 17%
- 16%
Online Reports Available
- PNRT Assessor Profile Chart
- PNRT Assessor Scores Report
Notes
- 33 multiple-choice questions.
- 1 norm group available.
- OPC Assessment offers free bespoke norm groups (norms) to users of OPC Assessment tests.
- Paper materials include:
- administration instructions
- question booklet
- data pack
- answer booklet
- scoring key
- Also available via our online platform, Candela