Global Security and Intelligence Studies Volume 5, Number 1, Spring / Summer 2020 | Page 120

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• Does not measure cognitive biases
• Took numerous phone calls and emails to coordinate with a
representative for the company—even for simple questions. I would not
categorize them as being proactive at all.
• The DIA feels that this test “confuses measuring skills with abilities.”
Skill: the ability to apply knowledge to specific and practical situations
and ability, which is inherent. Skills, ability, and knowledge all must be
interwoven in a good IA.
• The scenarios seemed to be generic and juvenile
• There are only three subscales: recognize assumptions, evaluate
arguments, and draw conclusions.
Test B: Taken February 2019
This is a two-part test that measures critical thinking and personality traits that
correspond to critical thinking ability. Time frame: 30 minutes
Strengths:
• The two tests give a solid overview of both skills AND ability
• Test questions were specific, contained many military scenarios, and were
well worded
• Variety of testing questions include numerical scenarios and reasoning
• Representative is proactive, eager to help and eager to learn; companies
need to better choose appropriate testing cohort
• Specific tests based on company profile; i.e., defense professionals
• One test measures critical thinking in ambiguous contexts, precise
contexts, problem analysis, quantitative contexts, and evaluating
alternatives
• Attempts to assess both skills and abilities
• Ability to mix and match from two different genres, i.e. defense and
science and engineering mindset.
• Offers six skill areas: ambiguous contexts, precise contexts, problem
analysis, contexts, evaluation alternative, and overall
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