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How can I study for the BAPT (a programming aptitude test)?

  • I recently applied for a programming analyst position and got called back to come in for an interview. The HR rep also informed me I'm required to take the BAPT test (Berger Aptitude for Programing Test), which I'll have 75 minutes to complete before the interview. I was aware that such tests were given, but have never taken anything like this and am slightly concerned, since I don't really consider myself a superb test taker. That being said, I consider myself a logical thinker and have never had an issue quickly learning/"getting" something I'm taught. This is also one of those things where "you either have it, or you don't." I have professional experience designing web pages with HTML, JavaScript and some other languages, but wouldn't say I have actual programming experience. The HR rep said that the test would involve a made-up programming language that I'd have to work with and answer 30 questions about. She said it wasn't something I could study for. And while there might not be a DIRECT way to study, I can at least make sure my algebra/basic math skills are fresh in my head. But what else can I do to prepare? There has to be a very basic "programming 101" I could put myself through over the next few days (eg., learning about iterations). Does anyone have any advice? I really want this job, but need to make it past this test to stand a chance!

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    Part of the test is much like an IQ test.  Is A related to xyz, which shape doesn't fit...spatial math like two people walking towards each other 50 feet apart, one walks at blah blah blah.   The last part is coding, but it's a made-up language just for B-APT.  It's simple coding, making loops and such.  Also worth noting is this test is of UK origin.  Here's a site that links many practice tests...they aren't specifically for the B-APT, but they will help get your mind into the mode you need to do well on the B-APT...same kind of suggestion others have responded with like reading the minute mysteries (which would probably be far more entertaining than practice tests LOL) http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/careers/using-careers-service/cvs-apps-interviews/tests/practice-tests

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You need to combine an analytic skills with creativity.  For a quick refresher on emotional mindset, read minute mysteries like encyclopedia brown for a few minutes before dipping into the hard stuff.  Then you need to be detail oriented.  Everything you write, you should be prepared to defend with an explanation why.  Finally, save yourself 5 minutes to re-read your answers at the end.  You will be amazed at how many mistakes you can find when you read code with fresh eyes.  The hard part is to make sure you read carefully and don't skim, as skimming just brings the original intent to the surface, not your bugs.

Jeff Little

I just completed an BAPT exam for a programming job. It was easier to understand than I though. Basically they have their own programming language with grammar. Typical problem is to compute (2 + 4)*8. Card A =2, B=4 & C=8. You have the work area to compute. And a storage area to store computed intermediate results. Command WRT will load a card's value. And STO will store card's value. Solution will be WRT A ADD B MUL C STO Z //Z is the output variable STP //Stop execution There is an model where you have to create a loop with COM //Compactor statement GOTO STEP X statement & INC I //iterator statement This is the form I gave today. I am sure there are different forms for the exam. Good luck for your exam

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