Garda Recruitment - Stage 1a(1) - The Aptitude Test

Supersiderman · 16-01-2014 1:23am

Best of luck to every who have applied and ready to sit their test. Got 5 out 6 in the abstract reasoning. All I am afraid now is that my laptop will freeze or crash during the test.

chippy12 · 16-01-2014 12:49pm

just did the mock test there myself

4-6
and
5-6

happy enough with that myself.

Supersiderman · 16-01-2014 7:09pm

6 out of 6 baby!!!!!!

:D:D:D
Now to master the verbal reasoning.

billie1b · 16-01-2014 7:43pm

Just got 6 out of 6 on the verbal, impressed myself, let out a little woo-hoo

Scouser · 16-01-2014 8:18pm

billie1b wrote: »

Just got 6 out of 6 on the verbal, impressed myself, let out a little woo-hoo

how many tries billie and Supersiderman?

billie1b · 16-01-2014 8:25pm

Scouser wrote: »

how many tries billie and Supersiderman?

Been trying a couple of times each day, was on my 3rd try tonight when I got it, unfortunately we wont have that much time to perfect the exam, my usual score is 4 out of 6

Supersiderman · 16-01-2014 8:33pm

I tried a good lot. Kept going until I got it. Nearly went mad trying to get it.

Supersiderman · 16-01-2014 8:35pm

Also go on YouTube for the abstract reasoning, the person explains in great detail how to choose the correct one.

Devil08 · 17-01-2014 1:14am

Supersiderman wrote: »

Also go on YouTube for the abstract reasoning, the person explains in great detail how to choose the correct one.

Good tip, never thought of YouTube for tips, would help to have someone talking through it. Only so much reading books and websites you can do!

Murphster · 17-01-2014 9:33am

There are a good few practice tests online to choose from but there are some big variations in difficulty levels. I was getting 3 out of 10 in some and 13 out of 15 in others. Plus the time allowed to complete some of the tests online is generous compared with the expectation for this. It's safe to say - in my opinion, that it's more luck than skill when you're expected to work at such speed but I hope that all those who are really passionate about becoming a Garda get beyond stage one at least - gonna be a long wait until the end of February

... 4pm this afternoon .. nerves building!

Supersiderman · 17-01-2014 11:01am

I'm going to buy rescue remedy to calm my nerves.

billie1b · 17-01-2014 11:07am

Murphster wrote: »

There are a good few practice tests online to choose from but there are some big variations in difficulty levels. I was getting 3 out of 10 in some and 13 out of 15 in others. Plus the time allowed to complete some of the tests online is generous compared with the expectation for this. It's safe to say - in my opinion, that it's more luck than skill when you're expected to work at such speed but I hope that all those who are really passionate about becoming a Garda get beyond stage one at least - gonna be a long wait until the end of February ... 4pm this afternoon .. nerves building!

Best of luck

KERSPLAT! · 17-01-2014 12:50pm

Got the Stage 1 Assessment Questionnaire LINK, opens at 16.00 today

billie1b · 17-01-2014 12:53pm

Princess Petulia Pissy Pants wrote: »

Got the Stage 1 Assessment Questionnaire LINK, opens at 16.00 today

Best of luck Princess

KERSPLAT! · 17-01-2014 12:53pm

Same to you and everyone else

billie1b · 17-01-2014 12:53pm

Supersiderman wrote: »

I'm going to buy rescue remedy to calm my nerves.

Valium

bestleftfull3 · 17-01-2014 12:55pm

Princess Petulia Pissy Pants wrote: »

Got the Stage 1 Assessment Questionnaire LINK, opens at 16.00 today

same as going to hit i first thing 09:30 tomorrow morning after doing a couple of practice tests beforehand

Should we receive the other links later today before 4pm?

robbiezero · 17-01-2014 1:09pm

Murphster wrote: »

There are a good few practice tests online to choose from but there are some big variations in difficulty levels. I was getting 3 out of 10 in some and 13 out of 15 in others. Plus the time allowed to complete some of the tests online is generous compared with the expectation for this. It's safe to say - in my opinion, that it's more luck than skill when you're expected to work at such speed but I hope that all those who are really passionate about becoming a Garda get beyond stage one at least - gonna be a long wait until the end of February ... 4pm this afternoon .. nerves building!

Where would one get some sample tests?

Murphster · 17-01-2014 1:31pm

robbiezero wrote: »

Where would one get some sample tests?

All you need to do is google for both tests an different websites will pop up offering examples an times tests .. there are some which want you to register, pay etc etc but thats not necessary. Plenty of free examples to use. Good luck!

thekopend · 17-01-2014 2:27pm

I know it's the end of February the results are out but I would think if you made it as far as the next stage you will known before then, I'd say the next online stage will be done before end of February

Scouser · 17-01-2014 2:56pm

thekopend wrote: »

I know it's the end of February the results are out but I would think if you made it as far as the next stage you will known before then, I'd say the next online stage will be done before end of February

how could they do that if the rest of the candidates havnt recieved their scores?

the mind boggles :rolleyes:

Sierra Oscar · 17-01-2014 3:02pm

thekopend wrote: »

I know it's the end of February the results are out but I would think if you made it as far as the next stage you will known before then, I'd say the next online stage will be done before end of February

That would lead to an awful lot of confusion, and you can be sure the PAS would be inundated with queries. I would think everyone will be told around the same time, the PAS wont want to give themselves any unnecessary headaches that could actually slow down the entire process.

thekopend · 17-01-2014 3:02pm

Scouser wrote: »

how could they do that if the rest of the candidates havnt recieved their scores?

the mind boggles :rolleyes:

You don't necessarily have to have your scores to go to the next stage, I recon they will email you to do the next stage if you have got good enough before you get your results. There is 2 more aptitudes to do and all the other process aswell so I don't see them delaying. The tests don't need to be corrected and the results are instant so I don't see why it would be a month before word on stage two. My opinion time will tell all

Scouser · 17-01-2014 3:13pm

thekopend wrote: »

You don't necessarily have to have your scores to go to the next stage, I recon they will email you to do the next stage if you have got good enough before you get your results. There is 2 more aptitudes to do and all the other process aswell so I don't see them delaying. The tests don't need to be corrected and the results are instant so I don't see why it would be a month before word on stage two. My opinion time will tell all

they have told you it will be a month before it goes to stage 2

how could they overlap stage 2 when candidates from stage 1 have not yet been informed of their progress?

this would be a cluster**** of epic proportions and make a mockery of the whole process.

maybe ill be interviewed next week since Im gonna score so high

your opinion sucks

Andrea345 · 17-01-2014 4:02pm

I got the links too. I really want to take the assessment questionnaire on a different day than my aptitudes, but I don't trust the internet connection. I really want to have a clear mind going into the abstract reasoning. It's funny how the easiest test in the familiarisation material is the one that I think will be the hardest.....I don't trust that it was that easy. They are going to hit us with some difficult ones.

Also I noticed with the abstract reasoning (not the familiarisation samples) that there are two types, next in series-odd one out and then another type where there is no sequence from one box to the next but similar characteristics . It's the latter that are the most difficult as I tend to be able to pick out more then one characteristic that stands out in more then one box.

Galway K9 · 17-01-2014 4:05pm

robbiezero wrote: »

Where would one get some sample tests?

Use the practice tests they provided on the email.
http://pas.cut-e.com

They will be the company providing the tests

stevie05 · 17-01-2014 4:13pm

i havent got the emails yet? and im jue to do it this weekend??

Andrea345 · 17-01-2014 4:19pm

stevie05 wrote: »

i havent got the emails yet? and im jue to do it this weekend??

You have a little under forty minutes yet to receive them. Check your spam also. If you still haven't received them by four today, email the address they have provided.

thekopend · 17-01-2014 4:58pm

Scouser wrote: »

they have told you it will be a month before it goes to stage 2

how could they overlap stage 2 when candidates from stage 1 have not yet been informed of their progress?

this would be a cluster**** of epic proportions and make a mockery of the whole process.

maybe ill be interviewed next week since Im gonna score so high

your opinion sucks

Aw I must have hurt your feelings

. I'm sorry.

And they said it will be month before the results not stage two actually. There was no mention of when stage two will be.

msg11 · 17-01-2014 5:03pm

So there's two parts too this test on different sites

The Assessment Questionnaire on one site and the Aptitude stuff on the other site?

Garda Recruitment - Stage 1a(1) - The Aptitude Test

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