Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test® (BMCT-II)
Measure spatial perception, mechanical reasoning abilities, and aptitude for learning mechanical processes and tasks with the Bennetts Mechanical Comprehension Test.
Available Online
This version of the mechanical aptitude test is available on our new platform TalentLens Online. If you want to access your platform for free, please contact us on 0345 099 1485 or email one of our consultants at the bottom of this page.
What is mechanical reasoning?
Mechanical reasoning is your ability to understand and apply mechanical concepts in order to solve problems. Mechanical aptitude tests are regularly used in the hiring process for more technical job roles.
What do Mechanical Comprehension Tests measure?
Mechanical Reasoning Ability is one of the 4 specific abilities measured by recruiters. It is required in a number of highly manual or technical roles, particularly in fields such as engineering, airlines, the emergency services and skilled trades. BMCT-ll was developed to measure the following abilities that are required for success in specific job roles or training courses:
- Mechanical comprehension
- Spatial Visualisation
- Knowledge of basic physical and mechanical laws
- Deduction of how machinery works
BMCT is a proven predictor of performance in roles requiring knowledge of these abilities. In addition those with higher BMCT-II scores are more likely to have greater spatial awareness.
What are Mechanical Ability Tests used for?
For more than 60 years BMCT has been used as an objective and valid assessment to identify candidates with good spatial perception and mechanical reasoning abilities, as well as those with an aptitude for learning mechanical processes and tasks. It is used in three primary applications:
- Recruitment: For job roles across a wide range of industry sectors, including electrical, engineering and mechanical roles. The test is used to evaluate a candidate’s understanding of mechanical reasoning and spatial awareness.
- Training: The test can also be used to predict how well a candidate will learn key concepts in an educational training course related to mechanical reasoning. Pre- and post-tests may be given to gauge the trainee’s learning and the effectiveness of the training program.
- Risk Management: Hiring individuals with poor mechanical reasoning for roles that involve driving, using heavy machinery, repairing equipment, or similar tasks could result in workplace injuries and equipment damage. Screen potential candidates for their mechanical aptitude.
What is the format of the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test?
The online format and item-banked items allows off-site, unproctored screening early in the hiring process, with no two applicants receiving the same set of questions.
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