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German Proficiency Test

The German Proficiency Test evaluates a candidate's ability in key areas of the German language including grammar vocabulary reading comprehension listening comprehension and writing skills. The test uses scenario-based MCQ questions to assess linguistic competence and real-world application of the German language.

Covered skills:

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Listening Comprehension
  • Writing Skills
  • Speaking Skills
  • Idiomatic Expressions
  • Sentence Structure
  • Pronunciation
  • Verb Conjugation
  • Cultural Knowledge
  • Syntax
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About the German Proficiency Assessment Test


The German Proficiency Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

  • Demonstrate a strong grasp of German grammar rules and their application in various contexts
  • Exhibit proficiency in using a wide range of German vocabulary appropriate for different situations
  • Comprehend and analyze written German texts of varying complexity and genres
  • Understand and interpret spoken German in diverse contexts and accents
  • Compose coherent and well-structured written texts in German for various purposes
  • Engage in fluent and effective verbal communication in German across different scenarios
  • Recognize and appropriately use German idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms
  • Construct grammatically correct and contextually appropriate German sentences
  • Demonstrate accurate pronunciation of German words and phrases
  • Apply correct verb conjugations across different tenses and moods in German
  • Display knowledge of German-speaking cultures, customs, and traditions
  • Analyze and apply German syntax rules in complex sentence structures

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Job posting
Reading Comprehension
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Was ist zu tun: Lesen Sie die folgende Stellenanzeige aus Deutschland und beantworten Sie die Frage unten.
Österreichische Bundesbahnen: Werden Sie Lokführer in Wien

Ihr Herz schlägt für 10.000 PS starke Lokomotiven, die mit bis zu 230 km/h fahren? Starten Sie Ihre Ausbildung als Triebfahrzeugführer. 

Ihre Aufgaben:

Wir bereiten Sie in 52 spannenden Wochen mit einer fundierten Ausbildung sorgfältig auf Ihren späteren Job vor.
Sie sammeln in der Ausbildung Fahrpraxis im modernen Bahn-Simulator und im echten Eisenbahnleben.
Mit der Prüfung erwerben Sie den Triebfahrzeugführerschein der Klassen A und B.

Unsere Erwartungen:

Als männlicher Bewerber haben Sie den Präsenz- oder Zivildienst schon geleistet oder sind davon befreit.
Sie verfügen über sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, um mit unseren Fahrgästen und Kollegen eine erfolgreiche und sichere Kommunikation sicherzustellen.
Sie sind körperlich fit, sehen und hören sehr gut.
Mit wechselnden Arbeitszeiten im Schichtdienst (Nacht/Wochenende/Feiertage) können Sie und Ihre Familie gut umgehen.

Ein Angebot, das Sie überzeugt:

Für die Funktion „Universaltriebfahrzeugführer Nachwuchskraft“ ist ein Mindestentgelt von € 35.768,32 brutto/Jahr vorgesehen. Nach abgeschlossener Ausbildung und bei Ausübung der Funktion "Universaltriebfahrzeugführer“ beträgt das Entgelt mindestens € 42.735,70 brutto/Jahr, wobei eine überkollektivvertragliche Entlohnung von mindestens € 44.640,82 brutto/Jahr erfolgt.

Ihre Bewerbung:

Bitte bewerben Sie sich online mit folgenden vollständigen Unterlagen:

Lebenslauf
Staatsbürgerschaftsnachweis 
letztes Zeugnis 
Frage: Was müssen männliche Bewerber vorweisen können, um bei den Österreichischen Bundesbahnen eine Ausbildung als Lokführer absolvieren zu können?
A: Nur die männlichen Bewerber müssen körperlich fit sein, gut sehen und hören können.
B: Männliche Bewerber müssen mindestens 19 Jahre als sein.
C: Nur männliche Bewerber müssen über gute Deutschkenntnisse verfügen.
D: Männliche Bewerber müssen den Präsenz- oder Zivildienst schon geleistet haben oder davon befreit sein.
E: Sie müssen den Führerschein für Universaltriebfahrzeugführer vorweisen können.
F: Nur sie müssen einen Lebenslauf vorweisen.

Hard

Penal system
Reading Comprehension
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Lesen Sie den folgenden Text gut durch und beantworten Sie danach die folgende Frage.

StVG - Strafvollzugsgesetz Österreich: § 20 StVG Zwecke des Strafvollzuges

(3) Wird eine Untersuchungshaft nur deshalb nicht verhängt oder aufrechterhalten, weil sich der Beschuldigte in Strafhaft befindet, so haben die im Vollzug der Freiheitsstrafen gegenüber dem Vollzug der Untersuchungshaft vorgesehenen Lockerungen in der Abschließung des Strafgefangenen von der Außenwelt so lange und in dem Ausmaß zu entfallen, als es der Zweck der Untersuchungshaft im Einzelfall erfordert.

Frage:

Wenn der Beschuldigte, der sich bereits in Strafhaft befindet, ein weiteres Gerichtsverfahren hat, bleiben alle seine Lockerungen, die er in Strafhaft genießt, aufrecht?
A: Die Untersuchungshaft ersetzt automatisch die Strafhaft, und der Beschuldigte erhält keine weiteren Lockerungen mehr.
B: Der Beschuldigte verliert automatisch alle Lockerungen, die er in der Strafhaft genießt, sobald ein weiteres Gerichtsverfahren eröffnet wird.
C: Die Lockerungen des Beschuldigten in der Strafhaft bleiben unter allen Umständen vollständig aufrecht, unabhängig von einem neuen Gerichtsverfahren.
D: Neue Gerichtsverfahren haben keinen Einfluss auf die Bedingungen der Strafhaft und die Gewährung von Lockerungen.
E: Nein. Wenn der Strafgefangene ein weiteres Gerichtsverfahren hat, werden die Lockerungen, die er während der Strafhaft hatte, so weit eingeschränkt, dass die Ziele der Untersuchungshaft erfüllt werden können.
F: Es ist gesetzlich festgelegt, dass alle Privilegien und Lockerungen des Beschuldigten in der Strafhaft sofort aufgehoben werden, wenn eine neue Anklage erhoben wird.

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Times
Listening Comprehension
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Wann möchte die Frau einen neuen Termin?
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Job posting
Reading Comprehension

3 mins

German
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Penal system
Reading Comprehension

3 mins

German
Solve

Easy

Times
Listening Comprehension

2 mins

German
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Job posting
Reading Comprehension
German
Medium3 mins
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Reading Comprehension
German
Hard3 mins
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Listening Comprehension
German
Easy2 mins
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Why you should use Pre-employment German Proficiency Test?

The German Proficiency Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

  • Understanding and applying basic German grammar rules
  • Recognizing and using common German vocabulary
  • Comprehending written German texts at A1-A2 level
  • Listening and understanding spoken German at A1-A2 level
  • Constructing simple sentences in German
  • Conjugating regular and irregular German verbs
  • Using basic German idiomatic expressions correctly
  • Pronouncing German words with proper intonation
  • Demonstrating knowledge of German-speaking cultures
  • Writing short paragraphs in German on familiar topics

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the German Proficiency Test?

Grammar: Grammar assesses the rules that govern the structure of sentences, including verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and sentence syntax. This skill is vital as it forms the backbone of effective communication, ensuring clarity and correctness.

Vocabulary: Vocabulary evaluates the range of words a candidate knows and can use effectively. A strong vocabulary is crucial for precise and nuanced expression in both written and spoken German.

Reading Comprehension: Reading comprehension measures the ability to understand and interpret written texts. This skill is critical for extracting meaning, identifying key points, and comprehending nuanced language use in German.

Listening Comprehension: This skill evaluates the ability to accurately understand spoken German. Essential for real-world communication, it involves comprehending information presented through various auditory channels.

Writing Skills: Writing skills assess the ability to produce coherent and structured written text in German. This includes correct grammar, vocabulary usage, and the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively.

Speaking Skills: Speaking skills measure the ability to communicate orally in German, focusing on fluency, accuracy, and the appropriate use of social language. It is a key skill for effective verbal communication.

Idiomatic Expressions: Understanding idiomatic expressions shows a deeper grasp of the language, reflecting familiarity with phrases that are generally not translatable word-for-word. This skill indicates a higher level of cultural and linguistic competence.

Sentence Structure: Sentence structure involves the arrangement of words within a sentence to convey meaning correctly. Mastery of this skill ensures that the communication is logical and easy to understand.

Pronunciation: Pronunciation focuses on correct articulation of German sounds and words. Accurate pronunciation is necessary for being understood by native speakers and for effective oral communication.

Verb Conjugation: Verb conjugation assesses the ability to properly modify verbs according to tense, mood, and subject. This is fundamental for constructing meaningful and temporally accurate sentences in German.

Cultural Knowledge: Cultural knowledge includes understanding the social and cultural contexts in which the German language is used. This skill enhances effective communication by respecting cultural nuances and practices.

Syntax: Syntax examines the rules that dictate the order and arrangement of words in sentences. Proper syntax is essential for forming coherent and grammatically correct sentences in German.

Full list of covered topics

The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for German Proficiency Test to be based on.

Present tense
Past tense
Future tense
Subjunctive mood
Modal verbs
Reflexive verbs
Separable verbs
Cases
Articles
Adjective endings
Prepositions
Conjunctions
Word order
Negation
Pronouns
Adverbs
Comparative
Superlative
Passive voice
Reported speech
Infinitive constructions
Relative clauses
Idiomatic expressions
Colloquialisms
Formal language
Informal language
Academic vocabulary
Business vocabulary
Everyday vocabulary
False friends
Compound nouns
Prefixes
Suffixes
Reading comprehension
Listening comprehension
Text analysis
Summarizing
Essay writing
Letter writing
Email writing
Dialogue creation
Pronunciation
Intonation
Stress patterns
Regional accents
German history
German literature
German culture
German customs
German etiquette
German holidays
German cuisine
German media
German politics
German education
German geography
German idioms
German proverbs

What roles can I use the German Proficiency Test for?

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher
  • Customer Support Specialist
  • Tour Guide
  • International Sales Representative
  • Content Writer
  • Localization Manager
  • Diplomat
  • HR Specialist

How is the German Proficiency Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

  • Applying advanced German grammar concepts
  • Using complex German vocabulary in context
  • Comprehending written German texts at B1-B2 level
  • Listening and understanding spoken German at B1-B2 level
  • Constructing complex sentences with subordinate clauses
  • Using advanced German idiomatic expressions fluently
  • Demonstrating proper German sentence structure
  • Applying correct syntax in various German contexts
  • Writing essays in German on diverse topics
  • Engaging in German conversations on complex subjects

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Have questions about the German Proficiency Hiring Test?

What is the German Proficiency Test?

The German Proficiency Test assesses a candidate's command of the German language, measuring skills essential for both professional and academic contexts. Recruiters and educators use this test to gauge proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, reading, and more.

Can I combine the German Proficiency Test with questions from another test?

Yes, you can request a custom test that combines the German Proficiency Test with questions from other relevant tests, such as the French Proficiency Test. Contact us to create a tailored assessment.

What skills are evaluated in the German Proficiency Test?

The test evaluates grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing skills, speaking skills, idiomatic expressions, sentence structure, pronunciation, verb conjugation, cultural knowledge, and syntax.

How to use the German Proficiency Test in my hiring process?

Use our assessment software as a pre-screening tool. Add a link to the test in your job post or invite candidates by email. This helps in identifying proficient candidates early.

What are the main language proficiency tests?

Besides the German Proficiency Test, we offer:

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

  • Non-googleable questions
  • IP proctoring
  • Screen proctoring
  • Web proctoring
  • Webcam proctoring
  • Plagiarism detection
  • Secure browser
  • Copy paste protection

Read more about the proctoring features.

How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.

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No. Unfortunately, we do not support practice tests at the moment. However, you can use our sample questions for practice.

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