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Contents Contents Document Classification Document Classification... ... 22 Figures Figures... ... 22 About ADAPT About ADAPT... ... 44 What is it? What is it?... ... 44 Why organisations use ADAPT and what can it do f

Why organisations use ADAPT and what can it do for you?or you?... 5... 5 Data Protection

Data Protection... ... 77 Assessment: What should I expect?

Assessment: What should I expect?... ... 88 Questionnaire stage

Questionnaire stage... ... 88 Question

Question Type Type 1 ...1 ... 9... 9 Question

Question Type Type 2 ...2 ... 10... 10 Question

Question Type Type 3 ...3 ... 10... 10 Structured Interview stage

Structured Interview stage... ... 1111 Pilot Behaviour Assessment stage

Pilot Behaviour Assessment stage... . 1212 Cognitive

Cognitive Question Question Familiarisation Familiarisation stage ...stage ... ... 1313 Numerical Reasoning Numerical Reasoning ... ... 1313 Verbal Reasoning Verbal Reasoning ... ... 1515 Abstract Reasoning Abstract Reasoning ... ... 1616 Perceptual Speed & Accuracy

Perceptual Speed & Accuracy – – The Matrix The Matrix ... ... 1818 Perceptual Speed & Accuracy

Perceptual Speed & Accuracy – – Standard Standard ... 20... 20 Spatial Relationship Reasoning

Spatial Relationship Reasoning... ... 2222 Working Memory Working Memory ... ... 2424 Stroop 1 Test Stroop 1 Test ... ... 2626 Stroop 2 Test Stroop 2 Test ... ... 2626 Stroop 3 Test Stroop 3 Test ... ... 2727 Aviation Specific Que

Aviation Specific Questionsstions ... ... 2828 Mini-Debrief

Mini-Debrief ... ... 2929 Effects

Effects of of Controls Controls Familiarisation Familiarisation stage ...stage ... ... 3030 Flight Controls

Flight Controls ... ... 3131 Using instrumentation to maintain parameters

Using instrumentation to maintain parameters... 32... 32 Climbing Climbing... . 3333 Descending Descending... ... 3333 Speed Control Speed Control... ... 3535 Heading Control Heading Control... ... 3636 Effects of

Effects of Control consolControl consolidation and idation and SatNav Screen SatNav Screen familiarisation ...familiarisation ... . 3737 Start

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2 Candidate Candidate HandbookHandbook – – Level A4 English Language Version 12 Level A4 English Language Version 12 _{ADAPT - Symbiotics Ltd}_{ADAPT - Symbiotics Ltd} Flying over a waypoint

Flying over a waypoint ... ... 3838 CRM Skills

CRM Skills ... . 3939 Threat Error Management (TEM)

Threat Error Management (TEM) ... ... 4040 Mini-Debrief Mini-Debrief ... ... 4040 Mission Mission 1 ...1 ... ... 4040 Fuel Task Fuel Task ... . 4040 Mini-Debrief Mini-Debrief ... ... 4040 Mission Mission 2 ...2 ... ... 4040 PIN Task PIN Task ... . 4040 Fuel Task Fuel Task ... . 4141 Active Label Active Label ... ... 4242 Mini-Debrief Mini-Debrief ... ... 4242 Debrief stage Debrief stage... .... 4242 What happens next?

What happens next?... ... 4444

Figures

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Figure 1: 1: The The ADAPT ADAPT Service ...Service ... ... 66 Figure

Figure 2: 2: Login Login screen screen ... ... 88 Figure

Figure 4: 4: APQ APQ Question Question Type Type 1 .1 ... ... 99 Figure

Figure 3: 3: Example Example of of Questionnaire Questionnaire Screen Screen ... ... 99 Figure

Figure 5: 5: APQ APQ Question Question Type Type 2 2 ... ... 1010 Figure

Figure 6: 6: APQ APQ Question Question Type Type 3 3 ... ... 1010 Figure

Figure 7: 7: Example Example of of Structured Structured Interview Interview ... ... 1111 Figure

Figure 8: 8: The The 5 5 screens screens of of ADAPT ADAPT ... 1... 122 Figure 9:

Figure 9: Example of Example of Numerical Numerical Reasoning questionReasoning questions s ... ... 1313 Figure 10:

Figure 10: Example of Example of the the Verbal Verbal Reasoning tReasoning tests ests ... .... 1515 Figure 11:

Figure 11: Example of Example of the the Abstract Reasoning Abstract Reasoning questions ...questions ... ... 1616 Figure 12:

Figure 12: Example of Example of the the Perceptual Speed Perceptual Speed & Accura& Accuracy question ...cy question ... ... 1818 Figure

Figure 13: 13: Select Select the the Direction ..Direction ... 19.... 19 Figure 14:

Figure 14: Reporting Reporting the the Matrix Matrix Task ...Task ... ... 1919 Figure 15: Example of a Perceptual Speed & Accuracy

Figure 15: Example of a Perceptual Speed & Accuracy – – Standard Standard Questions Questions ... 20... 20 Figure 16:

Figure 16: Example of Example of the the Spatial RelSpatial Relationship Reasoning ationship Reasoning question question ... . 2222 Figure

Figure 17: 17: Example Example of of Working Working Memory Memory question question ... 2.... 244 Figure

Figure 18: Example 18: Example of of Stroop Stroop 1 1 test ...test ... ... 2626 Figure

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Figure 21: Example of a basic cockpit display ... 28

Figure 22: Additional aircraft dials ... 29

Figure 23: Pilot Behaviour stage - controls ... 30

Figure 24: The Head Up Display ... 31

Figure 25: Straight and Level Flight ... 32

Figure 26: Aircraft Climbing ... 33

Figure 27: Achieving Five Degree Climb ... 33

Figure 28: Aircraft Descending ... 34

Figure 29: Five Degree Descent ... 34

Figure 30: Accelerating ... 35

Figure 31: Decelerating ... 35

Figure 32: Heading Data in the HUD ... 36

Figure 33: The Sat Nav Screen ... 37

Figure 34: Current Leg Information ... 38

Figure 35: Next Leg Information ... 38

Figure 36: Press the Way Point ... 39

Figure 37: Example of Fuel Consumption Calculation ... 41

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About ADAPT

What is it?

Symbiotics has developed ADAPT as a unique selection and assessment system that is harmonised for use in the piloting domain. The purpose of this system is to find out if you are right for a job and to highlight your strengths and weaknesses so we can

provide a comprehensive assessment for the organisation that looks at personality, skills and motivation.. Our aims are to get the best from you and make sure that we can provide an accurate evaluation of you as an individual when performing your pilot role within the chosen organisation

 ADAPT combines our expert knowledge of psychology, engineering, and systems, including non-linear analysis techniques.

 This system is important when selecting people who must ‘think and do’ or who must work under pressure.

 ADAPT has been tested in security, military, sports and aviation settings. It is now being applied to other areas such as transport, education and medical environments.

 ADAPT uses Aviation, Performance and Sports Psychology techniques.

 Many airlines and academies around the world have benefited from the system

 ADAPT is currently employed around the globe for selecting pilots into airlines and training centres. From Ab-Initio through to Captains, TRIs and TREs.

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Why organisations use ADAPT and what can it do for you?

The purpose of ADAPT is to decide how well an individual would fit into a specific role within an organisation. By looking at you, the job role and the organisation we can ensure that not only are you the right person for that airline but that this airline is also right for you. This will optimise you performance and help maximise your career potential.

On the next page is a summary of the whole ADAPT system. This gives details about the stages of assessment, and how they combine together into a complete assessment tool. The assessment phases will be described in more detail during the rest of this handbook.

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Figure 1: The ADAPT Service

Commercial Information Protect

Data Protection

All data that is collected will be kept confidential (private), following data protection laws and codes of practice. Data will not be given to anybody without your written consent (permission). It will only be used to find out if you will match a given job role.

All candidates get a unique candidate number, which is used by the system to store their data. Students can see their results if they want. No information is shared or used for any reason other than as selection data for the specific airline.

Symbiotics may use your data to improve internal statistics and so before you start your assessment you will be asked to sign a consent form, to give permission for Symbiotics to use your data. If your data is used your identity will remain unknown and will not be shared with any 3rd party companies or organisations.

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Data Protection

All data that is collected will be kept confidential (private), following data protection laws and codes of practice. Data will not be given to anybody without your written consent (permission). It will only be used to find out if you will match a given job role.

All candidates get a unique candidate number, which is used by the system to store their data. Students can see their results if they want. No information is shared or used for any reason other than as selection data for the specific airline.

Symbiotics may use your data to improve internal statistics and so before you start your assessment you will be asked to sign a consent form, to give permission for Symbiotics to use your data. If your data is used your identity will remain unknown and will not be shared with any 3rd party companies or organisations.

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Assessment: What should I expect?

There will be 4 stages of assessment:

Questionnaire stage

This will be completed online before going to the testing centre. You will have received your licence code from ADAPT; use this licence code at the website

https://www.symbioticsltd.net/ADAPTOnline/ to access the Personality Questionnaire.

When you log in you will be asked to provide your first name, surname, date of birth, gender, country of residence and email address. The system will remember these so please ensure that you keep a note of the details that you provide for future reference.

You must agree to the terms and conditions before you can continue. When you have completed all details click ‘login’ to continue. A login screen will appear – once your details have been authenticated, a ‘continue’ button will appear - click this to enter the assessment.

Figure 2: Login screen

If you have not been sent your licence code via email, you should write to [email protected] .

There is 1 personality questionnaire that must be completed – the ADAPT Personality Questionnaire (APQ). This looks at your personality, values, behaviour and attitude. You should do the questionnaire in a comfortable, quiet area with no distractions or interruptions.

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The questionnaire has 262 questions and no time limit, but you should try to finish within 30-45 minutes in 1 attempt. The questions will change in length and have options to choose from. There are no right or wrong answers. To assess your personality to the highest standard, we need to get the correct information about you. Therefore, you should be totally honest when answering the questionnaire.

Do not spend too long thinking about each question – your first reaction is usually the best. The information given may not be as detailed as you want, but answer the best you can. Be as honest and truthful as you can. Do not give an answer just because it seems like the right thing to say.

The questionnaire is split in to 11 sections. The questions will change in length and there are 3 different question types, all of which have 4 multiple choice options:

Question Type 1

Read the question carefully and decide which of the two options most closely describes your opinion or preference - i.e. which option is 'more like me'. Then select the option that most accurately describes how strong this preference is - a moderate preference or a strong preference.

Figure 4: APQ Question Type 1

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Read the question carefully and then select the option that most accurately describes your opinion or preference – strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree:

Question Type 3

Read the question carefully and then select the one option that most accurately describes your opinion or preference:

Your answers will be saved at the end of each page, so you can come back and carry on with the questionnaire if you get disconnected. You can go back and change any answers once you have pressed ‘next’ . You need to answer all questions in all sections. You will not be allowed to finish the questionnaire until all the questions are answered; if you select FINISH and you are not allowed to continue, check that you have answered all of the questions in each section. The left hand bar on the screen will show you how many questions are still to be answered on the page and how many pages are left to complete as well as the number of answers required to complete the page.

The ‘finish’ button will only activate once all questions on all pages have been answered.

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Structured Interview stage

This involves a panel interview with up to 2 members of staff and takes up to 45 minutes. This interview is based on personality and allows us to get to know you better and to discuss your career to date; it is not a Technical Interview. The interview is a chance for you to tell us about yourself. This is done through a relaxed chat, not a formal interview.

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Pilot Behaviour Assessment stage

The system uses 5 screens; the middle 3 screens show the cockpit view, with the head-up display in the centre. The left screen is the question screen where different types of cognitive questions will appear for you to answer. The right screen is the map screen, which shows your route and current navigation information; it is not a moving map display. The whole Pilot Behaviour assessment will last for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes; it has 5 individual elements, each will be introduced with a short brief to advise you of what is required. After each element there will be some questions to be answered about your performance and what you saw or experienced. The 5 elements of this stage are:

1. Cognitive Familiarisation – an opportunity for you to experience all of the types of questions and the rate that they are presented.

2. Familiarisation 1 – Effects of Controls and use of the Head Up Display.

3. Familiarisation 2 – Effects of Controls consolidation and familiarisation with the Sat Nav screen.

4. Mission 1 – The first mission where you will be required to fly along a route and answer the cognitive questions and use the Sat Nav screen at the same time. 5. Mission 2 – The second mission; similar to mission 1 with some extra tasks.

During Mission 2 you will be video recorded. This is so that in the Debrief you can see how you performed and reacted.

Figure 8: The 5 screens of ADAPT

Question

Screen

3 main screens – cockpit view

Map

Screen

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Cognitive Question Familiarisation stage

For this task you have to answer a number of different types of questions. You will be taught how to use the system and will be given clear instructions and shown some examples to prepare you before you try the questions. The stage is made up of a variety of question types.

It is important that if you do not know an answer, then you should simply say “Pass” – do not guess.

Numerical Reasoning

A simple numerical question – in this example your answer should be 2. You have to type the answer into the number pad and press ‘Enter’. For other questions of this type you may be presented with 3 answer options on the screen; you will answer by touching the correct Question Task tests are explained below and include:

Numerical Reasoning: Questions that use numbers & mathematical data. Verbal Reasoning: Questions based on spoken or written information.

Abstract Reasoning: Recognising patterns/similarities between shapes & figures. Perceptual Speed and Accuracy: Working quickly & accurately to find information from words,

numbers or pictures.

Spatial Relationship Reasoning: Being able to see spatial patterns and move/rotate these in your mind, to solve visual problems.

Working Memory: How well you can remember information in the short term. Stroop Tests: How and what you pay attention to.

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guess.

Other types of numerical reasoning questions:

1) Percentage Questions.

You will be asked to work out a given percentage of a number, e.g. what is 50% of 630? You will hear the question verbally and will be given 10 seconds to answer. Again you must enter your answer using the number pad and press Enter. In the example the answer would be 315.

2) Sequence Questions

For half of these questions you will hear a sequence of numbers and will be asked for the next number in the sequence. 3 options will appear on screen, 1 of which is correct. You must select this option by touching it on the screen. For the other half of the questions, you will see on the screen a sequence of numbers. One of the middle numbers will be missing. You will then be asked what this missing number is. Again you will then see 3 options on the screen and you must select the correct one by touching it. To answer these questions you need to find the pattern that links the numbers – for example it might be “add 2” (e.g. 2, 4, 6, 8) or it might be “multiply by 3” (e.g. 1, 3, 9, 27).

3) Fraction Questions

In these questions you will be asked to find a fraction of a number, e.g. what is 1/3 of 30? These questions will again be asked verbally and you need to enter your answer on the number pad within the 10 second time limit. The answer to this example is 10.

4) Arithmetic Questions

These questions simply involve using the + / - / ÷ / x mathematical functions, e.g. what is 40 – 12? Some of the questions will just involve 1 of these functions however there will be some harder questions that use 2, e.g. what is (13 – 3) ÷ 5? Half of the questions require you to enter your answer onto the number pad. For the other half, you will see 3 options on the screen and you must select the correct answer by touching it. In first example here your answer would be 28; the answer for the second more difficult example is 2.

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These questions will involve converting between any of the following measurements of time: minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and years. For example, how many minutes are there in 3 hours? To answer these questions you will see 3 options on the screen and you will need to touch the correct one. In the example above the answer is 180 (there are 60 minutes in 1 hour, so 60 minutes x 3 hours = 180).

Verbal Reasoning

This is an example of a spelling question; a simple verbal reasoning task. You will hear a question asking for the correct spelling of a word, and you will then see 3 options appear on the screen, one of which is correct. In this example your answer should be ‘Airport’, which you would select by touching this word on the touch screen. Again if you do not know the answer, say the word “Pass” – do not guess.

Abstract Reasoning

Above is an example of an abstract reasoning question. These questions will all involve trying to find patterns and links between pictures. You will be shown a sequence of pictures which you will be asked a question about – in this case you are looking for the picture that

Which figure is the odd one out?

A B

C D

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is the odd one out. You will only see this sequence for a short amount of time, and then you will see 4 pictures on the screen, one of which is the correct answer. You must select this answer by touching it on the question screen. In this case the answer is D. The pattern that links all the other pictures is that they are all made from 1 big shape, with 2 smaller versions of the same shape inside (so picture A for example shows a big square with 2 small squares inside, picture B shows a big triangle with 2 small triangles inside etc). In option D the 2 small shapes inside the big shape are not the same – the big shape is a

rhombus (or diamond) but if you look at the 2 small shapes, you will notice that 1 shape is a rhombus but the other is a triangle. Therefore picture D does not fit the pattern and is the odd one out. You will use the touch screen to answer all the question types in this test. You will need to work very quickly to answer the questions within the time limit. If you do

not know the answer, say the word “Pass” – do not guess.

1) Sequence Questions.

For these questions you will see a sequence (a line) of pictures on the screen. They all follow a rule or pattern. Your task it to select the next picture in the sequence – to do this you will need to work out the rule. 4 options will then appear on screen, and you must select the correct answer by touching it. In the example below the correct option is C.

Sequence: Answer Options:

2) Comparison Questions

In these questions you will see 4 boxes – the top two are linked by a rule and applying this rule to the left picture will produce the right one. For the lower 2 pictures this right image is missing. Your task is to work out the rule that links that top 2 images and apply this to the lower pair to find the missing picture. 4 possible options for this missing picture will then appear on the screen, and you must select the correct one by touching it on the screen. In the example, the answer is C.

Question: Answer Options:

3) Grid Completion Questions

In these questions you will see a grid of either 9 or 16 squares – each with a shape or pattern inside. For the smaller grid there will be 1 square missing, for the larger grid there will be 3 squares missing. Your task is to find out what the missing squares should look like, but working out the pattern or rule that links all the other squares. Again, when the

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answer by touching it. The correct answer for the example below is D.

Question grid: Answer Options:

Perceptual Speed & Accuracy

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The Matrix

Friendly

Hostile

Unknown

Civilian

In the matrix test, you will see a 3 x 3 grid appear. Around the outside of the grid you will see direction arrows – North, North-east, East etc. Your first task is to listen for the direction provided (i.e. North, East etc). When you hear this, press the correct arrow shown on the edge of the screen.

Figure 12: Example of the Perceptual Speed & Accuracy question – The Matrix

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You will then see shapes appear in the grid – one will be yellow and the rest will be blue, red and green. These shapes will only be shown for 2 seconds, and then they will be replaced by a new set of shapes. Your task is to find the yellow shape as quickly as possible. You need to report the status of the yellow shape (friendly, hostile, unknown or civilian) and the box number of that yellow shape.

These numbers will change with each new presentation of shapes. You will see 5 sets of shapes appear, (so you will have to find the yellow shape 5 times). Then you will be given a new direction, and you will see another 5 presentations of the shapes. The exercise moves quickly so you must react fast. If you do not know the answer, sa y “Pass” .

push the black Arrow pointing East.

Figure 13: Select the Direction

Figure 14: Reporting the Matrix Task

Second Presentation + 2 seconds First Presentation “26 Unknown” “31 Civilian” FRIENDLY HOSTILE UNKNOWN CIVILIAN FRIENDLY HOSTILE UNKNOWN CIVILIAN

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Above is an example of a standard Perceptual Speed and Accuracy question. For this test you will be presented with a visual picture of some sort – either a sequence of numbers or letters, or a group of pictures. In this example you are shown a sequence of numbers for a very brief amount of time. This sequence is then replaced on the screen by 4 answer options showing 4 different sequences. Your task is to select the sequence that is exactly the same as the first sequence. You must do this as quickly as possible. You will select your answer by touching the option on the touch screen. All questions will follow the same format – there will be 4 answer options on screen and you must select the correct answer by touching it on the touch screen. The correct answer for this question would be c). If you do not know the answer, say the word “Pass” – do not guess.

Other types of questions in this test: 1) Aviation-related questions

These questions test your skills in reading cockpit dials – the attitude indicator, airspeed indicator, compass and altimeter. You will see 4 pictures on the screen which show 4 dials displaying different readings. You will be asked to select the dial that shows a particular reading, for example the altimeter that shows an altitude of 2000 feet or the compass that shows a heading of 130 degrees. You must then select the correct answer by touching it on the screen.

4 3 8 6 1 4 8 7 9

Which of the 4 options is the same as this

sequence?

a) 438714879

b) 438624789

c) 438614879

b) 438714889

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2) Sorting data Questions

In these questions you will see a display of several different common pictures – 1 will be an airplane. Your task is to find how many airplane pictures there are in the display. The picture will only be shown for a short time, then 4 options will appear on the screen – one of these is the correct number of airplanes that was shown. Select the correct option by touching it on the screen.

3) Matching task

For these questions you will see a sequence of 4 alphabet letters. This sequence will be shown briefly. Then you will see 4 options appear on screen – 3 of these are very similar to the original sequence but only 1 is exactly the same. You need to select the option that is an exact match, by touching it on the question screen. Again being quick and accurate is very important.

4) Scanning the display Questions

In these questions you will see a grid of 25 squares – each will have either a symbol or a letter in it. You will be asked to find a specific letter or symbol in the grid. The grid is only displayed briefly. You will then see 4 options appear on the screen – each of these is a grid, showing the target letter/symbol in a different position. One of these positions will be correct. Select this option by touching it on the screen. In the example below, the correct answer is a).

Question: Find the letter f: Answer Options:

5) Comparison Questions

For these questions you will see a number and letter code – there will be a 4 digit decimal place number and a 3 letter word. On screen there will be 2 codes: the top code is the original and the lower code is a copy. Your task it to find out how many changes there are in the copy. Changing a number or a letter counts as 1 change. Moving the decimal point counts as 1 change. In the example below the answer is 2 – the decimal place has moved and the 3rd letter has changed. There will be 4 answer options shown on the screen, you must select the correct one by touching it. Here the correct option is c).

Question: Answer Options:

a) 3

b) 4

c) 2

d) 1

Original:

79.41-POT

Copy:

7.941-POL

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Above is an example of a spatial relationship reasoning question. These questions involve moving and rotating shapes around and fitting them together. The example above shows a reflection task. You will be shown a picture and then asked to reflect this image in the mirror line (the red line). This picture will then be replaced with 4 answer options – one of which shows the correct reflection. You will need to find and select this correct picture by touching it on the touch screen. The correct answer for this question is C. Again if you do not know the answer, say the word “Pass” – do not guess.

Other types of questions in this test: 1) Cube Questions

For half of these questions you will be shown a 2D plan of a cube, which consists of a pattern of squares that can be folded up to make a cube. These squares each have their own picture on them. You must then select from the 4 answer options on the screen, which is the correct cube that can be made from this pattern. Again the other half of the questions will ask the opposite – you are first shown the 3D cube and then asked to select the correct 2D pattern of squares that would make this cube. In both cases, you select your answer by touching it on the screen.

Figure 16: Example of the Spatial Relationship Reasoning question

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2) Rotation Questions

In these questions you will see a picture on screen. This is then replaced by 4 different picture options. You need to select the option that shows a correct rotation of the first picture. The options will all contain similar parts or shapes but only 1 will be a true rotation. Select the correct answer by touching it on the screen.

3) Direction Questions

In these questions you will see a picture with a spot marked onto it. This is your start point, and you then need to listen to a series of directions – e.g. go North, then South-west then West then finally South. Your task is to determine where the end point of these directions would be. 4 answer options will be displayed – showing 4 possible end positions. Select the correct option by touching it on the screen.

4) Jigsaw Questions

For these questions you will be shown a picture of a map that has a jigsaw piece missing from part of it. You will then be shown 4 possible jigsaw pieces which could fit in the gap. You must select the correct option by touching it on the screen. The shape of the jigsaw

pieces is the most important thing to look out for in these questions.

5) Map Questions

In these questions you will see a photograph of an area of land. After this you will see 4 options, which show map representations of this same area of land. Your task is to select the option that shows a correct map image of this photo, by touching it on the screen.

6) Location Questions

For these questions you will briefly see a map, which has a number of key features on it. The map will then disappear and you will then be asked the location of one of these features – for example “Where was the pond located?” You will then see 4 versions of the map, with 4 possible locations highlighted. Your task is to select the option that shows the correct position of the feature, by touching it on the screen.

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The example above shows an example of a working memory question. In this example you are shown a picture for a short period. You will then see 4 answer options which show similar pictures to the 1st image – only 1 is exactly the same. Your task is to find and select the option that is an exact match to the first picture. The answer is selected by touching it on the question screen. In this case the correct option to select is a). If you do not know the answer, say the word “Pass” – do not guess.

Which of the options is an exact match to the picture?

a)

b)

c)

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1) Recall of Information

In these questions you will be asked to remember information that you have previously been given. This mainly involves the altitude, heading and speed navigation information. The question will always be heard verbally. For some questions you will answer verbally. For other questions you will need to select the correct option from 4 pictures shown on screen, by touching your answer on the screen.

2) Dot Memory Task

In this task you will see a picture containing 3 coloured dots. This picture will then disappear and a second picture will be shown. Your task is to decide whether this picture is the same as the first picture or whether it is different. You must answer by touching the correct word, either ‘same’ or ‘different’ on the touch screen. In the example below, the correct word to press would be ‘different’.

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3) Memory Span

These questions involve listening to a sequence of 5 letters. Once you have heard the sequence you must then repeat it out loud, making sure that you list the letters in the exact same order that they were given to you.

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This is the first type of Stroop test (Stroop 1). In this example you must name the colour of the word and not the word itself. So in this case, the colour of the word is blue but the word itself is green. Therefore your answer should be “blue”. You must say your answer out loud. The words will be shown in either red, green, yellow, blue or white colours. Again these questions will only be shown for a short time so you must answer quickly. If you do not know the answer, say the word “Pass” – do not guess.

Stroop 2 Test

The Stroop 2 test – in this example you will see 2 words that are written backwards. One is the word for a colour red, green, blue, white or yellow. The other word is a month -January, February, March, April, May, June, July August, September, October, November or December. You must answer by stating the month word, and the background colour of the non-month word. In this case your answer should be “December, yellow” . You will also hear words spoken through the speakers at the same time – You must try to ignore these

Figure 18: Example of Stroop 1 test