RCMP Online Assessment Preparatory Guide

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Introduction

The RCMP Online Entrance Assessment was designed as a biased-free tool to assess applicants for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Police Officer recruiting process. The RCMP Online Entrance Assessment consists of six sections:

  • Section 1: Workstyle preference
  • Section 2: Language comprehension
  • Section 3: Numerical skills
  • Section 4: Spatial skills
  • Section 5: Memory quotient
  • Section 6: Business reasoning

The assessment should take approximately 55-70 minutes to complete. There are several timed portions. It is recommended that you complete the entire assessment in one session.

Please ensure that you complete the assessment in a quiet environment where you can focus and avoid interruptions or distractions. It is recommended that you complete the assessment on a laptop or desktop computer. You will want to ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection and power source to ensure you do not lose your progress during the assessment.

Section 1: Workstyle preference

  • This section consists of a series of statements for which you must select either: strongly disagree, disagree, neutral, agree, strongly agree.
  • Please answer from a work place perspective.
  • Answer quickly, do not overthink.
  • There are no "right" or "wrong" answers.
  • Answer truthfully. Non-truthful answers can impact the validity and accuracy of your results.
  • Results are automatically generated.

Section 2: Language comprehension

  • This section consists of two components: word meanings and word relationships.
  • You will have 5 minutes to complete each component.
  • You will receive 1 point for each correct answer.
  • You may skip questions. If you do not know the answer, please select 'I don't know.'
  • There is a timer at the bottom of the page.

Part A – Word Meanings:

Read the first word. Select the option that has the most similar meaning to it.

Example: Glad

  1. Recite
  2. Happy
  3. Hopeless
  4. Inappropriate
  5. I don't Know

The correct answer is b) Happy.

Part B – Word Relationships:

Two words which have a particular relationship to each other are provided. Another word is also given. Choose the answer which, when matched with that word, best resembles the relationship existing between the first pair of words.

Example:

Tie: Rope

Cut: _____

  1. Needle
  2. Repair
  3. Saw
  4. Broken

The correct answer is c) Saw. You tie with a rope; you cut with a saw.

Section 3: Numerical skills

  • This section requires making numerical calculations and consists of two components: Level 1 calculations and Level 2 calculations
  • Please complete as many questions as you can.
  • Answer each question to the best of your abilities.
  • You will receive 1 point for each correct answer.
  • You may skip questions. If you do not know the answer, please select 'I don't know.'
  • Use only your knowledge, pen and paper when completing these questions. The use of calculators, computer software or input from others is not permitted.
  • There is a timer at the bottom of the page.

Part A – Level 1 Calculations:

Addition and multiplication. You have 3 minutes to complete the set of questions.

Example #1:

8 + 7 =

  1. 12
  2. 13
  3. 15
  4. 16
  5. I don't know

The correct answer is c) 15.

Example #2:

5 x 5 =

  1. 10
  2. 25
  3. 36
  4. 50
  5. I don't know

The correct answer is b) 25.

Part B – Level 2 Calculations:

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. You will have 3 minutes to complete the set of questions.

Example:

2 + 2 x 1 =

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 0
  5. I don't know

The correct answer is c) 4.

Section 4: Spatial skills

  • This section consists of four components: rotating 2D shapes; 3D shapes; mechanical problems and cubes and folding shapes.
  • Please complete as many questions as you can.
  • You will receive 1 point for each correct answer.
  • You can skip questions – please choose 'I don't know' if you do not know the answer.
  • There is a timer at the bottom of the page.

Part A – Rotating 2D Shapes:

You will be asked a series of questions related to 2D shapes. For each question, choose the letter that matches the shape presented in the box. You have 3 minutes to complete the set of questions.

Example:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. I don't know

The correct answer is shape c).

Part B – 3D Shapes

You will be asked a series of questions related to 3D shapes. For each question, choose the letter that matches the shape presented in the box. You have 3 minutes to complete the set of questions.

Example:

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. I don't know

The correct answer is shape d).

Part C – Mechanical Problems

You will be asked a series of questions related to mechanical problems. You have 4 minutes to complete the set of questions.

Example:

When handle H is pulled to the right, as shown by the arrow, end E will:

  1. Move to the left
  2. Move to the right
  3. Move back and forth
  4. Stay in the same position
  5. I don't know

The correct answer is option a).

Part D – Cubes and Folding Shapes:

You will be asked a series of questions related to cubes and folding shapes. You will have 5 minutes to complete the set of questions.

Example:

Which of the folded shapes represents the unfolded image?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. I don't know

The correct answer is shape c).

Section 5: Memory quotient

  • You will have a limited amount of time to view an image, list of numbers, or written text. You will then be asked to answer questions using your memory.
  • This section should take you approximately 25 minutes.
  • This section must be completed in one session.
  • Please ensure that you complete the assessment in a quiet environment where you can focus and avoid interruptions or distractions.
  • Answer each question to the best of your abilities. Use of external resources or input from others is not permitted.
  • You will have a 1-minute to review an image on the page. After reviewing the image, you will then proceed to a series of questions regarding the image you just saw.
  • You will have 45-seconds to answer the associated questions.
  • You will receive 1 point for each correct answer.
  • You can skip questions. If you do not know the answer, please select 'I don't know.'
  • Once the time limit has run out, you will advance to the next question automatically.
  • You may choose to proceed to the next section before the time limit is up.

Example #1:

Study this group of objects; you have a 30-second time limit.

What colour is the circle?

  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Black
  4. Orange
  5. Blue

The correct answer is c) black.

Example #2:

Read the weather report carefully; you have a 1-minute time limit.

The forecast calls for cloudy skies today with a high of 35 degrees and light winds from the southwest. Clearing overnight with a low of 23 degrees.

After the time limit has elapsed, the screen will advance to a set of questions about the text. You will have 45 seconds to answer the questions.

Which direction is the wind coming from?

  1. Northeast
  2. Northwest
  3. Southeast
  4. Southwest
  5. The wind direction was not provided

The correct answer is d) Southwest.

What overnight temperature is predicted?

  1. 22 degrees
  2. 23 degrees
  3. 25 degrees
  4. 26 degrees
  5. 32 degrees

The correct answer is b) 23 degrees.

Section 6: Business reasoning

  • Answer each question to the best of your abilities.
  • This section should take 20-25 minutes to complete.
  • If you do not know the answer, please select 'I don't know'.
  • Use only your knowledge, paper and pen when completing these questions. The use of calculators, computer software or input from others is not permitted.

There is a timer at the bottom of the page.

Part A – Verbal Reasoning:

Choose the word that best fits the blank. Look at the first pair of words to see how they relate to each other and then choose the word that makes the second pair of words related in the same way.

Example #1: Up: Down

Left: __________

  1. High
  2. Right
  3. Low
  4. Above

The correct answer is b) Right. In the example, "Up" and "Down" are opposites, so the correct answer is the opposite of "Left", which is "Right".

Example #2:

A company policy states that all people at the factory must wear safety goggles. Visitors to the factory on Wednesday were not wearing safety goggles. Was the company policy broken on Wednesday?

  1. Yes
  2. It cannot be determined
  3. No

The correct answer is a) Yes.

Part B – Numerical Reasoning

This section consists of math word problems. Complete the questions by selecting the answer you think is correct.

Example:

John made 1 sale of $100 and Betty made 1 sale of $200. What was the difference in sale between John and Betty?

  1.  $300
  2.  $100
  3.  $200
  4. None of the above

The correct answer is b) $100.

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