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ASSESSMENT CATALOGUE 2013

A Human Capital Assessment Expert For Improved HR Decisions

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1. About Central Test

2. Our online evaluation platform

3. Our range of psychometric tests

4. Personality and Competency • Professional Profile-R • Big Five Profile • CTPI-R • Sales Profile-R • Management Style Inventory • Occupational Interest Inventory

5. Skills and Aptitude • Reasoning Test • Emotional Intelligence Test-R • Business English Test • French Language Test

6. Clients

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3.500 HR clients

20 distributors worldwide

2 million users

5.000 assessments per day

20 tests available in 10 languages

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AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO HR ASSESSMENTS

EXPANDING WORLDWIDE

About Central Test Central Test is a online human capital assessment expert for improved HR decisions. We provide scientifically validated assessments for recruitment, employee evaluation and talent management process.Founded in 2002 by Patrick Leguide, Central Test was one of the first publishers in Europe to detect the innovative potential of online assessments. Today, Central Test is one of the European leaders in this market.

Central Test’s vocation is to provide reliable solutions to HR departments, consulting firms, schools, and institutions that help them make the right decisions and gain long-lasting competitive advantages.

Central Test has sharpened its knowledge in psychometrics and has taken a cutting-edge approach to its assessments. Our Research & Development department works hand-in-hand with workplace psychologists and HR consultants and offers assessments that are increasingly varied, innovative and adapted to today’s needs.

The tests meet the criteria for psychometric validation as established by the International Test Commission and by the American Psychological Association. This validation is carried out for tests in all available languages.

Our psychometric assessments are available in 10 languages and you can find us in more than 50 countries worldwide. Today, 3.500 companies, consulting firms and institutions place their trust in us. We guarantee our clients top-notch service and provide a wide range of reliable tools that meet international psychometric standards.

35% of its turnover comes from international sales. Central Test is growing considerably and expanding in developing markets in Asia, South America and Africa.

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Customer Service: customer@centraltest.com

200 partner sites

All HR assessments centralized on the same interface Identify potential candidates quickly and accurately Practical and easy to understand reports An user-friendly and economical HR solution

Personalize your client account with your company colours and logoSet the parameters of jobs to match the specific requirements of your company Tailor the reports according to your particular needs Import and create groups of candidatesSelect the test invitation in the language of your choice (10 languages)See the results in the language of your choice

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YOUR OPTIONS

YOUR BENEFITS

The Central Test platform allows you to manage all your assessments online. From your Client Account you can register candidates, send test invitations, view test results, and configure job requirements.

Our assessment platform 100 % web-based and secure

EFFICIENT, SIMPLE, TIME-SAVING

SKILLS AND APTITUDE

Apart from personality tests, Central Test also offers targetedassessments to measure reasoning, emotional intelligence,and linguistic abilities.These aptitude tests allow you to predict howprospective employees will perform in a particular job roleand simplifies the implementation of internal evaluationsor trainings.

• Reasoning Test • Emotional Intelligence Test-R• Business English Test• French Language Test

PERSONALITY AND COMPETENCY

• Professional Profile-R• Big Five Profile• CTPI-R• Sales Profile-R• Management Style Inventory• Occupational Interest Inventory

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SAMPLE REPORT

Graph Comments Detailed table

Our range of testsCentral Test offers 10 different psychometric tests in two main categories.

Central Test’s assessments help you identify dominantpersonality traits in the work environment.Such personality tests also allow you to identify candidates’innate aptitudes with reference to a comprehensive selectionof jobs and potential careers.

Professional Profile-RAnalyze personality and professional profile

QUICK OVERVIEWDEFINITION Professional Profile-R provides an in-depth analysis of a candidate’s personality profile

and main professional aspirations based on twelve fundamental aspects of human character.

Recruitment Employee evaluations Career development

Executives, employees, job-seekers, graduates.

98 questions 12 to 15 minutes

A comprehensive and dynamic personality report.Monitors social desirability (inclination to present oneself favourably).Matches profiles with 58 occupational groups.Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Romanian, Arabic, Russian and Portuguese.

DETAILSTHE PERSONALITY IS ANALYZED USING TWELVE SETS OF bEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

n Need for objectivity vs. Persuasivenessn Firmness vs. Flexibilityn Sensitivity vs. Resistance to stressn Introversion vs. Extroversion n Organization vs. Adaptationn Intuition vs. Rationalismn Involvement at work vs. Detachment from work n Need for supervision vs. Desire to leadn Long-term view vs. Need for action n Humility vs. Ambition n Group feeling vs. Need for autonomyn Individualism vs. Altruism

Sample QuestionIndicate the statement thatdescribes you best:

I prefer reading overconversation.

I meticulously organize tasks.

Report Presentation

Graphs and detailed tablesCustomized commentsAn analysis of strengths,weaknesses, and areas todevelopA profile summaryA comparison with 58 jobcategoriesProfile matching job positions within the organization

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ObJECTIVE

TARGET GROUPS

QUESTIONNAIRE

KEY FEATURES

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People Management: Control /Affiliation /Tactical/ Assertiveness /Vigilance / Developing others

Perception mode: Conscientiousness /Rational /Rule conscientious Self Management: Self-confidence / Lively / Emotional stability /Optimism / Surpassing / Commitment Change Management: Visionary / Action-oriented / Adaptability / Experimental

CTPI-RAssess work personality and leadership skills

QUICK OVERVIEWDEfInITIOn The CTPI-R (Central Test Personality Inventory) questionnaire will help you make sound decisions

in recruitment and facilitate the internal mobility of your executives and managers. The CTPI-R assesses personality traits, values, and work patterns as well as potential for success in mentoring and management functions.

RecruitmentCareer managementSkills assessment

Executives and managers

114 questions 25 to 30 minutes

Various thinking and working styles. Social Desirability Indicator.

Managerial Potential Indicator. Matching of the candidate’s profile with the competency model of the organization. Available in English, French and Spanish.

DETAIlS

Sample Question Report Presentation

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ObjECTIVE

TARgET gROUPS

QUESTIOnnAIRE

KEy fEATURES:

graphA graphical and tabular presentation of the profilePersonalized scores and commentsMatches profiles with key behavioural competenciesA matching of the candidate’s profile with the competency model of the organization

THE TEST ExAMInES nInETEEn DIMEnSIOnS CATEgORIzED InTO fOUR

I give more value to:

Intuition and flair

Logic and reason

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ANALYSIS BASED ON THE BIG FIVE MODEL

Openness: Conservatism vs. Openness Conscientiousness: Intuition vs. Meticulousness Extroversion: Introversion vs. Sociability-Dynamism Agreeableness: Competitiveness vs. Consciousness of others Neuroticism: Emotional sensitivity vs. Emotional balance

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Big Five ProfileMeasure the five principal personality traits

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DEFINITION The Big Five Profile identifies an individual’s foremost personality traits according to thefundamental personality dimensions of the Big Five model.

RecruitmentCareer development

All job categories and levels

15 sets of 4 statements to be ranked from 1 to 47 to 10 minutes

Quick to administer.Based on Big Five personality model.Monitors social desirability.Available in English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Hindi and Malagasy.

DETAILS

Sample Question Report Presentation

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OBJECTIVE

TARGET GROUPS

QUESTIONNAIRE

KEY FEATURES

GraphDescription of candidate’sdominant trait

Graphs and detailed tables

Customized comments

Summary table

To what extent does each of thefollowing sentences describeyou? (rank from 1 to 4) What characterizes me most is:

my preference for perfection.my vigour and cheerfulness.my peacefulness andself-confidence.my sensitivity to other people.

Client Acquisition Skills: Prospecting, Approaching Clients, Combativeness Business Development Skills: Networking, Strategic Selling, Customer Satisfaction Negotiation Skills: Understanding Needs, Pitching, Closing Deals Selling Skills: Sales Acumen, Charisma, Self-Control

Sales Profile-RDetect sales potential

QUICK OVERVIEWDefiNitioN The Sales Profile-R assesses one’s commercial potential, by revealing an individual’s

scores on the abilities and motivations in the field of sales.

RecruitmentTraining and evaluation of employees

All sales related positions such as identifying an individual’s skills and motivations within the field of sales.83 contextual questions12 to 15 minutes

Sales potential score.Social desirability indicator (inclination to present oneself favourably).Matches the candidate’s profile with 11 sales functions.Available in English, French and Spanish.

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TARGET GROUPS

QUESTIOnnAIRE

KEY FEATURES

GraphIndicatorGeneral profileGraphCustomized commentsSummary of the profileMatching the candidate’sprofile with different salespositions and functionsMatching the profile withcompany positions

Product managerNegotiatorAccount managerSales engineer

RESULTS ARE AnALYZED ACCORDInG TO 12 BEhAVIOURAL TRAITS, GROUPED UnDER 4 KEY DIMEnSIOnS.

RESULTS ARE MATChED WITh 11 BUSInESS TASKS

The most effective way toconvince my client to buy mysoftware is:

to show him/her how it willincrease his/her productivityto give him/her a free trial offerto give him/her a discount

B2B salespersonB2C salespersonTelemarketerCustomer servicerepresentative

Salesperson/demonstratorKey account salesrepresentativeSalesperson (shop)

Management Style InventoryEvaluate leadership potential

QUICK OVERVIEWDEFINITION The Management Style Inventory assesses a candidate’s aptitude for leadership and

identifies their management styles. Based on seven primary management dimensions, the testcompares a candidate’s profile with typical management roles.

RecruitmentTrainingEmployee evaluations

Senior managers, team leaders, middle-management, entrepreneurs

49 questions8 to 10 minutes

Highlights candidate’s strengths and areas for improvement.Reveals a candidate’s management style.Provides personalized comments.Available in English, French and Spanish.

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THE MANAGEMENT STYLE INVENTORY IS BASED ON SEVENMANAGEMENT RELATED DIMENSIONS

Global vision vs. Analytical Conceptual vs. Operational Reflective vs. Spontaneous Affiliation vs. Discretion Intervention vs. Delegation People-oriented vs. Task-oriented Innovative vs. Conservative

Sample QuestionWhen analyzing an issue, you pay more attention to:

Details and specificinformation.Interrelations and the bigpicture.

Report Presentation

Graphs and tables for an at-aglance analysisPersonalized commentsA detailed table of factors withrelative scoresA match of the candidate’sprofile with different management.

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OBJECTIVE

TARGET GROUPS

QUESTIONNAIRE

KEY FEATURES

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ANALYSIS OF 6 DIMENSIONS OUTLINED BY RIASEC MODEL AND MATCHINGCANDIDATE’S PROFILE WITH 80 JOB CATEGORIES

Realistic: Physical activity, outdoors - Manual and technical interests Investigative: Science, technology - Intellectual curiosity, learning Artistic: Aesthetic sense, expression - Creativity, design Social: Dedication to others - Personal relationships Enterprising: Leadership - Enterprising Conventional: Methodical - Data, numbers

Occupational Interest InventoryA guide to career management

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DEFINITION The Occupational Interest Inventory provides an in-depth analysis of candidate’sand employee’s professional aptitudes and motivation based on the RIASEC model.

Employee placementCareer managementCareer guidance

Students, job-seekers, and employees.

84 questions based on real-life scenarios12 minutes

Offers a general and combined RIASEC profile of candidates.Matches the candidate’s profile with 80 different job categories.

Available in English, French, Spanish and German.

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Sample Questions Report Presentation

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TARGET GROUPS

QUESTIONNAIRE

KEY FEATURES

Your company has received aprize for technical innovation.What was your role?

Engineer, you participated in thedevelopment phase.

Project manager, you led theexperimental research team.

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Graph showing the twelve main dimensions. Personalized comments General and combined profile Matching the candidate’s profile with 80 different job categories.

THE CANDIDATE RECEIVES AN OVERALL CALIBRATED RATING ANDDETAILED RESULTS

Logical Intelligence: The ability to discover an existing relationship between a set of complexities. Numerical Intelligence: The ability to comprehend and interpret numerical data with precision. Verbal Intelligence: The ability to understand the subtleties of a language through reporting, public speaking or writing.

Reasoning Test Evaluate reasoning abilities

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DEfINITION The Reasoning Test allows you to assess a candidate’s logical, numerical and verbalreasoning abilities (IQ quotient).

RecruitmentEmployee evaluationsEntrance exams

Job-seekers, employees and students

42 questions35 minutes (timed)

Evaluates a candidate’s general intelligence.Uses original and varied questions.Provides detailed solutions to the questions.Available in two formats (Corporate IQ Test and Reasoning Test).

Available in English, French, Spanish and German.

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OBJECTIVE

TARGET GROUPS

QUESTIONNAIRE

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GraphScores for IQ and logicalnumerical and verbal abilitiesGeneral description of theevaluated factorsDetailed results and testsolutions (this feature can bedeactivated if required)

Your father walks faster thanyou. Your neighbour walksslower than your father. Whowalks faster?

Me My neighbour

Both of you walk at the same paceIt is impossible to say

ANALYSIS OF 12 FACTORS OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Self-knowledge Self-control Self-motivation Adaptability Self-esteem Optimism

Emotional Intelligence Test-R Evaluate emotional intelligence in the workplace

QUICK OVERVIEWDEFINITION The Emotional Intelligence Test-R assesses the ability to perceive, understand, and manage

one’s own emotions and those of others. avec une échelle de désirabilité sociale.

All professional levels

97 questions15 to 20 minutes

Provides norm-based EQ scores in the same fashion as IQ tests.Monitors social desirability.Summary of a candidate’s emotional profile including advice on personal growth.Available in English, French, Spanish and German.

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KEY FEATURES

GraphIndicator of the socialdesirability scoreEQ ScoreGraphs and charts for at-a-glanceanalysisScores for each of the twelveaspects analyzedSummary of the candidate’sprofileCustomized comments

If a sales person takes a lotof time explaining a productto me, I find it very difficultto leave without buying anything:

- - + +

Resilience Self-confidence Ease with others Assertiveness Empathy and lucidity Influence

ANALYSIS OF FOUR PRINCIPLE DIMENSIONS Intrapersonal intelligence Flexibility Self-assertion Relationship management

RecruitmentEvaluation and training of managersPersonal development and coaching

THE CANDIDATE RECEIVES AN OVERALL SCORE OUT OF 20 AS WELL ASA SCORE FOR EACH FACTOR.

Spelling: Measures the candidate’s ability to recognize and use words correctly and to understand the rules and conventions of spelling. Vocabulary: Measures the candidate’s knowledge of the meaning of words. Grammar: Measures the candidate’s use of grammatical structure.

French Language TestAssess proficiency in French

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DéFINITION The French Language Test allows you to measure the proficiency of non-native Frenchspeakers in grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.

Selection of French-speaking candidatesTrainingExaminations

Any non-native French speaker

60 multiple-choice questions20 minutes (timed)

Gives an overall score out of 20. Scores candidates out of 10 for each of these factors: grammar, vocabulary, and spelling.Positions candidates on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.Provides correct and detailed solutions to the questions.

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GraphOverall score out of 20Graphs and charts for at-a-glanceanalysisA detailed description of eachfactorAn explanation of the solutions(this feature can be deactivated)

Choisissez l’orthographecorrecte :

EnnivrerEnivrer

N’offre pas ces chocolat à tes filles!

Ne les lui offre pas Ne leur en offre pas

THE CANDIDATE RECEIVES AN OVERALL SCORE OUT OF 20 AND A SEPARATE SCORE ON EACH DIMENSION Reading: Measures the candidate’s facility for reading and comprehending information in a written passage. Vocabulary: Measures the candidate’s word knowledge, which is essential for understanding and communicating in an international environment. Grammar: Measures the candidate’s grasp of English grammar.

Business English TestAssess proficiency in business English

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DEFINITION Business English Test helps to assess a candidate’s or an employee’s level ofproficiency in the English language.

RecruitmentTrainingAdmission processExaminations

All professional levels

60 questions40 minutes (timed)

Provides norm-based reporting on a scale of 0 to 20.Assesses key factors: reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary.Detailed description of scores.Scientifically validated on a representative sample population.

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GraphA norm-based, overall scoreon a scale of 0 to 20Graphs and charts for at-a glance analysisA score for each factorDetailed comments for eachscore factor

Complete the sentence:Research in the work placereveals that people work formany reasons

money besidemoney besides over moneybesides money

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Banking and Insurance

Government and Public Sector

Manufacturing and Distribution

IT and Communication

Schools and Universities

Clients Since 2002, more than 3500 clients in 50 countries have highconfidence in our online assessments.