The effects of previous computer experience on Air Traffic-Selection and Training (AT-SAT) test performance

Heil, M.C., and Agnew, B.O.

FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine - Civil Aerospace Medical Institute

关键词: Air Traffic Control Specialist;    Personnel Selection;    Computerized Tests;    Computer Experience;   

RP-ID  :  DOT/FAA/AM-00/12

美国|英语

来源: Federal Aviation Administration

【 摘 要 】

Many tests that have traditionally been administered in paper-and-pencil format are now administered on a computer workstation. One disadvantage of computer administered tests, however, is the inadvertent measurement of extraneous abilities related to prior experience with a computer keyboard or mouse. Surprisingly, there has been little written in the scientific literature about the use of computers in the selection process by organizations. The current study examines the relationship between computer experience and test performance using a computerized selection test. Specifically, some computerized tests, often referred to as "page-turner" tests, present items that have been adapted to the computer and require the examinee to use the keyboard to select a response to the questions, which are presented one at a time.