Our Written Test Services
Browse our stock written test catalog below, or our library of sourced references to create a build-a-test or custom exam. If you need something tailored to your agency’s reading list or specifications, please contact us to develop a written exam aligned to your specifications. If you are just beginning to assemble an exam reading list, reach out so we can confirm the most current sources with you.
stock test catalogs
Fire Service
Administrative
Law Enforcement
Maintenance and trades
Corrections
technical and professional
Dispatcher
Clerical
Build-A-Test and Custom exams
Build-A-Test and Custom Catalog
Valid, Job-Related Exams
We follow the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures and the Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures. Exams are validated by criterion validity (test scores relate to job or academy performance) and content validity (test content reflects job content). Most of our written, oral, performance, and assessment center exams measure job knowledge or ability, which are best supported by content validity.
How we ensure validity and fairness
Build tests from job analysis, with your subject matter experts reviewing content.
Provide clear administration guidance, proctoring directions, and scoring.
Consult on score interpretation and passing points at no additional fee.
A strong exam plan usually includes more than a written test. We recommend pairing written components with an oral exam, performance test, or assessment center, and weighting the written portion at less than half of the overall score.
Written Exam Services
We develop stock, build-a-test, and custom multiple-choice exams from our item banks and customized based on your agency’s sources, including your own policies and local codes / laws. We can also help you identify the right books and verify the most current references for your reading list.
Scantron answer sheets are available upon request, at no additional fee
We allow our test books to be used up to two times during the two week rental period
Assistance creating and updating exam reading lists
Custom item writing available from your own source materials, for an additional fee
We do not provide study guides or materials for candidates, and do not allow study guides or training materials to be developed from our proprietary exam materials.
