The National Institute for Personnel Research (NIPR) is in the process of developing a computerized psychological testing system. The programs developed for the system may be divided into four categories: the control programs, the tests, test manuals and statistical procedures. This article concentrates on the tests. The advantages and disadvantages of computerized testing are discussed. Some of the main features of NIPR computerized tests are described. Finally, one of the tests, the Arithmetic Reasoning Test, is described in some detail to illustrate the type of testing material which is being programmed on the system.
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