What Is the Millwright Aptitude Test?
The Millwright Aptitude Test is used as a screening tool for apprenticeship programs across Canada and the U.S. It is an aptitude test, meaning that it does not assess any professional knowledge, but rather thinking abilities and problem-solving.
As in other trade apprenticeship assessments, the exact test content depends on the specific union's local. However, all versions of the Millwright Apprenticeship Aptitude Test are comprised of several topics of the following list:
Below we give a brief overview of the various variations of the Millwright Apprenticeship Test - the Ontario Millwright Aptitude Test, the Alberta Millwright Aptitude Test, and the U.S. Millwright Assessment.
In addition, sample questions and answers are provided.
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Millwright Apprenticeship Test - Content and Structure
The Ontario Millwright Aptitude Test
Candidates applying for a millwright apprenticeship in Ontario will be requested to take an aptitude test comprised of the following topics:
The Alberta Millwright Aptitude Test
If you have applied for a millwright apprenticeship in Alberta, you will be requested to take the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT Exam), Cluster 4, also referred to as the Millwright Trade Entrance Exam.
The test consists of 100 questions divided as follows:
The U.S. Millwright Assessment
Unlike Canada, where the Millwright Aptitude Test is standardized by the province, in the U.S. tests may vary depending on the local, and several locals do not even require a test at all.
However, the content areas of the Millwright Apprenticeship Test in the U.S will always be comprised of the following topics:
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Millwright Test Questions and Answers
Below you'll find Millwright Aptitude Test questions and answers. Each question is accompanied by a detailed answer and explanation.
English/Reading Comprehension Sample Question
When a person works in a hot environment, the body must get rid of excess heat to maintain a stable internal temperature. It does this mainly through circulating blood to the skin and through sweating. When the air temperature is warm, cooling of the body becomes more difficult. When this happens, the body continues to store heat, and the person begins to lose concentration and has difficulty focusing on a task. Excessive exposure to heat requires immediate medical attention.
Which one of the following would best replace ’excess’ while maintaining the meaning of the passage?
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Math Sample Question (Basic)
12.8 - 4.19 = ?
The Millwright Aptitude Test Practice will teach you not only how to calculate, but how to calculate fast, with tricks such as the Last Digit Method and estimation.
Math Sample Question (Advanced)
x + y = 3.
5x2 + 10xy + 5y2 - 2(x+y) = ?
The Millwright Aptitude Test Practice contains prep materials suitable for all versions of the Millwright Aptitude Test, both in the U.S. and Canada.
Spatial Relations Sample Question
The Millwright Aptitude Test Practice contains prep materials suitable for all versions of the Millwright Aptitude Test, both in the U.S. and Canada.
Science Sample Question
Shadows are ______ at sunrise, get ______ until noon, and then get ______ until sunset.
The Millwright Aptitude Test Practice contains prep materials suitable for all versions of the Millwright Apprenticeship Test, both in the U.S. and Canada.
Mechanical Aptitude Sample Question
In which way is the wagon accelerating? (If neither, mark C.)
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