Error Checking Test

The Error Checking Test evaluates a candidate's ability to focus and spot errors in different data sets. Recruiters prefer to use error checking tests for repetitive jobs that require high accuracy.

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Test duration: ~ 30 mins

Difficulty level: Moderate

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Questions:

15 Error Checking MCQs

Covered skills:

Spotting errors

Identifying mistakes

Verifying data

Checking consistency

Proof-reading

Detecting typos

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The Error Checking 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:

Spotting errors in code and written content
Identifying mistakes in code and written content
Verifying data accuracy and consistency
Checking for typos in code and written content
Proof-reading code and written content for errors
Detecting logical inconsistencies in code and written content
Understanding and applying error-handling techniques
Analyzing and correcting errors in code and written content
Identifying and resolving inconsistencies in data
Recognizing and rectifying common coding mistakes
Debugging and troubleshooting code
Efficiently reviewing and correcting syntax errors

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🧐 Question
Medium Email Review Communication Proofreading	Solve
You are an executive assistant tasked with proofreading an email before it's sent to a potential client. Here's the draft: Which of the following corrections should be made to this email? A: Change "apprecaite" to "appreciate" B: Change "optimizes" to "optimize" C: Change "hesistate" to "hesitate" D: Changes A and B E: Changes B and C F: Changes C and A G: Changes A, B and C H: No changes necessary
Medium Health Report Scrutiny Data Analysis	Solve
You are a public health officer reviewing a report on a recent outbreak of a rare disease in a small town. The report includes the following data: - The outbreak started on June 1, 2023. - The peak of the outbreak occurred in mid-July, with over 100 new cases daily. - The outbreak was controlled by early August 2023. - A total of 1,250 cases were reported. However, in the section on patient demographics, the report states, "Of the 1,350 patients affected, 65% were adults (18-64), 20% were seniors (65 and above), and 15% were children (below 18)." What is the discrepancy in the report? A: The timeline of the outbreak is inconsistent. B: The peak of the outbreak is misstated. C: The total number of reported cases doesn't match with the patient demographics data. D: The age groups for the demographics are incorrect. E: No discrepancy was found in the report.
Easy Tech Report Reassessment Data Analysis	Solve
You are a technology analyst reviewing a report on the performance of a new software update. The report includes the following details: - The update was released in January 2023. - It targeted to improve processing speed by 15%. - User feedback surveys report an average satisfaction score of 4 out of 5. - Out of the 1000 survey responses, 850 users rated their satisfaction with the update as 3 or below. What is the discrepancy in the report? A: The release date of the software update is incorrect. B: The projected improvement in processing speed is overstated. C: The average user satisfaction score contradicts the findings of the user feedback survey. D: The number of survey responses is incorrectly stated. E: No discrepancy was found in the report.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Medium Email Review Communication Proofreading	2 mins Error Checking	Solve
You are an executive assistant tasked with proofreading an email before it's sent to a potential client. Here's the draft: Which of the following corrections should be made to this email? A: Change "apprecaite" to "appreciate" B: Change "optimizes" to "optimize" C: Change "hesistate" to "hesitate" D: Changes A and B E: Changes B and C F: Changes C and A G: Changes A, B and C H: No changes necessary
	Medium Health Report Scrutiny Data Analysis	2 mins Error Checking	Solve
You are a public health officer reviewing a report on a recent outbreak of a rare disease in a small town. The report includes the following data: - The outbreak started on June 1, 2023. - The peak of the outbreak occurred in mid-July, with over 100 new cases daily. - The outbreak was controlled by early August 2023. - A total of 1,250 cases were reported. However, in the section on patient demographics, the report states, "Of the 1,350 patients affected, 65% were adults (18-64), 20% were seniors (65 and above), and 15% were children (below 18)." What is the discrepancy in the report? A: The timeline of the outbreak is inconsistent. B: The peak of the outbreak is misstated. C: The total number of reported cases doesn't match with the patient demographics data. D: The age groups for the demographics are incorrect. E: No discrepancy was found in the report.
	Easy Tech Report Reassessment Data Analysis	2 mins Error Checking	Solve
You are a technology analyst reviewing a report on the performance of a new software update. The report includes the following details: - The update was released in January 2023. - It targeted to improve processing speed by 15%. - User feedback surveys report an average satisfaction score of 4 out of 5. - Out of the 1000 survey responses, 850 users rated their satisfaction with the update as 3 or below. What is the discrepancy in the report? A: The release date of the software update is incorrect. B: The projected improvement in processing speed is overstated. C: The average user satisfaction score contradicts the findings of the user feedback survey. D: The number of survey responses is incorrectly stated. E: No discrepancy was found in the report.

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Email Review Communication Proofreading	Error Checking	Medium	2 mins	Solve
You are an executive assistant tasked with proofreading an email before it's sent to a potential client. Here's the draft: Which of the following corrections should be made to this email? A: Change "apprecaite" to "appreciate" B: Change "optimizes" to "optimize" C: Change "hesistate" to "hesitate" D: Changes A and B E: Changes B and C F: Changes C and A G: Changes A, B and C H: No changes necessary
	Health Report Scrutiny Data Analysis	Error Checking	Medium	2 mins	Solve
You are a public health officer reviewing a report on a recent outbreak of a rare disease in a small town. The report includes the following data: - The outbreak started on June 1, 2023. - The peak of the outbreak occurred in mid-July, with over 100 new cases daily. - The outbreak was controlled by early August 2023. - A total of 1,250 cases were reported. However, in the section on patient demographics, the report states, "Of the 1,350 patients affected, 65% were adults (18-64), 20% were seniors (65 and above), and 15% were children (below 18)." What is the discrepancy in the report? A: The timeline of the outbreak is inconsistent. B: The peak of the outbreak is misstated. C: The total number of reported cases doesn't match with the patient demographics data. D: The age groups for the demographics are incorrect. E: No discrepancy was found in the report.
	Tech Report Reassessment Data Analysis	Error Checking	Easy	2 mins	Solve
You are a technology analyst reviewing a report on the performance of a new software update. The report includes the following details: - The update was released in January 2023. - It targeted to improve processing speed by 15%. - User feedback surveys report an average satisfaction score of 4 out of 5. - Out of the 1000 survey responses, 850 users rated their satisfaction with the update as 3 or below. What is the discrepancy in the report? A: The release date of the software update is incorrect. B: The projected improvement in processing speed is overstated. C: The average user satisfaction score contradicts the findings of the user feedback survey. D: The number of survey responses is incorrectly stated. E: No discrepancy was found in the report.

Test candidates on core Error Checking Hiring Test topics

Spotting errors: This skill involves the ability to identify and recognize mistakes, inconsistencies, or inaccuracies in data, content, or information. It is important to measure this skill in the test to assess the candidate's attention to detail and their ability to identify and correct errors, which is a crucial aspect in many job roles.

Identifying mistakes: This skill requires the ability to detect and point out errors or flaws in data, content, or information. By measuring this skill in the test, recruiters can evaluate the candidate's problem-solving skills, keen observation, and critical thinking abilities, as well as their ability to ensure the accuracy and quality of work.

Verifying data: This skill involves the process of checking and confirming the accuracy and reliability of data, ensuring that it is complete and consistent. Measuring this skill in the test helps recruiters assess the candidate's attention to detail, ability to cross-check information, and ensure the integrity of data, which is important in roles where accurate data is crucial.

Checking consistency: This skill refers to the ability to ensure that data, content, or information is uniform, coherent, and free from contradictions or discrepancies. By including this skill in the test, recruiters can evaluate the candidate's ability to maintain consistency, accuracy, and quality in their work, which is essential in various roles where coherent and error-free output is required.

Proof-reading: This skill entails carefully reviewing written content for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style. By measuring this skill in the test, recruiters can assess the candidate's proficiency in language usage and their meticulousness in ensuring error-free written materials, making it valuable for roles that involve creating or reviewing written content.

Detecting typos: This skill involves the ability to identify and correct typographical errors in written content. Measuring this skill in the test helps recruiters evaluate the candidate's attention to detail and their ability to spot and fix minute errors efficiently, which is important in roles where accuracy and quality of written materials are paramount.

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