at-sat

AT-SAT

AT-SAT is a computer-based examination that assesses if job applicants have certain characteristics needed to perform effectively as ATC’s

Some of the abilities and characteristics assessed by AT-SAT include:

Prioritization

Tolerance for High Intensity

Composure

Planning

Execution

Thinking Ahead

Taking Charge

Reasoning

Decisiveness

Problem Solving

Visualization

Working Cooperatively

Numeric Ability

Working with Angles

Movement Detection

AT-SAT The total maximum time to take AT-SAT is

8 hours.

Included in this testing time are two scheduled 15 minute rest breaks and a maximum 45 minute lunch break.

ScanDial ReadingAnglesApplied MathEQAnalogiesLetter FactoryAT Scenario

Scan Multiple blocks of data appear at random on

the computer screen.

The numbers that appear in the data blocks will be either inside or outside a specific range displayed at the bottom of the computer screen.

Scoring of the test is based on how quickly and accurately candidates can identify data blocks with numbers outside the specified range.

Type the identification numbers contained in the data block with lower line numbers falling beyond the range (360-710):

P45580

T65120

C20390


P45580

T65120 C20

390


P45580

T65120

C20390


P45580

T65120

C20390

B12810

V41610


P45580

T65120

V41610

K23290

F75560

Y85710

A32160

B12810


P45580

T65120

V41610

K23290

F75560

Y85710

A32160


P45580

K23290

F75560

Y85710

A32160

T65120


P45580

K23290

F75560

Y85710

A32160


P45580

K23290

F75560

Y85710

A32160

R53340

Dial Reading ATC’s must be able to perceive visual

information quickly and accurately.

ATC’s must be able to perform processing tasks like comparisons.

The Dial Reading test assesses the ability to read dials quickly and accurately.

Temp.

1) 22 2) 24 3) 28 4) 30 5) 45

Angles ATC’s must recognize angles and perform

calculations on those angles.

The Angles test measures the ability to perform these tasks.

During the test, the computer will show the number of questions and the minutes remaining on the bottom line of the screen.

This test includes two different types of questions:

The first presents a picture of an angle and asks you the measure of that angle in degrees (From 1 to 360).

What is the measure of this angle?

2) 10°1) 90° 3) 125° 4) 190°

This test includes two different types of questions:

The second provides you with the measure of an angle (from 1 to 360 degrees). It then asks you to select an angle that represents that measure.

Which of the following represents a 10 degree angle?

1)

2)

3)

4)

Applied Math This test consists of word math problems with

four possible answers for each problem.

All of the questions involve calculating time, distance, or speed based on information given in the problem.

All problems involve the movement of aircraft.

Scoring of the test is based on the number of problems answered correctly.

An aircraft has flown 375 miles in 90 minutes. What is the aircraft’s ground speed?

A. 150 ktsB. 200 ktsC. 250 ktsD. 300 kts

The distance from point A to point B is 560 miles. If the aircraft left point A at 8:00 “Zulu”, and flew at 400 kts, what time would the aircraft cross point B?

A. 8:56 B. 9:02C. 9:24 D. 10:02

Experience Questionnaire

ATC’s possess certain work-related attributes to perform their job well.

The Experience Questionnaire determines whether candidates have these attributes by asking about past experience.

There are no correct or incorrect answers.

People respond differently based on what is true for them.

1- Definitely True2- Somewhat True3- Neither True nor False4- Somewhat False5- Definitely False

You freeze and don’t know what to do when in a stressful situation.

You sometimes second guess your decisions.

1- Definitely True2- Somewhat True3- Neither True nor False4- Somewhat False5- Definitely False

Analogies ATC’s must solve reasoning problems by

knowing which rules apply to a situation and then applying those rules.

The Analogies Test measures reasoning ability in applying correct rules to solve the problem.

The test consists of both word and visual items.

Water: Liquid Ice: ?

Gas Cube Solid Oxygen Freeze (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Door: Floor Spoon: ?

Pan Moon Salad Market Rake (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

: :

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Letter Factory This test measures the ability to:

Plan and decide what action to take in a given situation.

Think ahead to avoid problems before they occur.

Maintain awareness of the work setting.

Letter Factory Candidates are asked to:

Move empty boxes from the storage area to the loading area

Order new boxes when supplies are low

Call Quality Control when defective letters appear.

Candidates are asked to answer multiple choice questions about the letter factory display.

Order Boxes

Belt A Belt B Belt C Belt D

Quality Control

Conveyor Belt

Order Boxes AreaLoading AreaQuality Control Area

Box Storage Area

Available Zone

Order Boxes


Quality Control

B


Quality Control

B

Order Boxes


Quality Control B

Order Boxes

The following sample shows a scenario in progress

Order Boxes


Quality Control

A

B

CD

P

Order Boxes


Quality Control

A

B

C D

P

Order Boxes


Quality Control

A

DC

P

B

Order Boxes


Quality Control

A

DC

B

Order Boxes


Quality Control

A

D

B

C

Order Boxes


Quality Control

AD

BC

D

Order Boxes


Quality Control

A D

BC

D

Order Boxes


Quality Control

AD

BC

D

Order Boxes


Quality Control

D

CAB

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Order Boxes


Quality Control

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A

Order Boxes


Quality ControlC

AB

D

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Order Boxes


Quality ControlC

ABD

AD

Order Boxes


Quality ControlC

ABD

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D

Order Boxes


Quality ControlC

ABD

D

A

How many boxes should be in the loading area in order to correctly place all the letters?

1. One2. Two3. Three4. Four

Letter Factory Test - Situational Awareness QuestionsLetter Factory Test - Situational Awareness Questions

What was the last box you should have placed in the loading area in order to correctly place all the letters into the boxes?

1. Green2. Orange3. Purple

Which boxes should be in the loading area in order to correctly place all the letters on the belts?

1. One purple box and one orange box2. One green box, one purple box, and one orange box3. Two purple boxes, one green box, and one orange box4. Two green boxes, one orange box, and one purple box

If all the letters are correctly placed in boxes, how many empty spaces for Ds would be in the boxes in the loading area?

1. One2. Two3. Three4. None

Air Traffic Scenarios This test simulates air traffic situations and

measures the ability to safely and efficiently guide airplanes.

The test uses simple rules and does not require that candidates have knowledge of air traffic control.

Candidates are presented with simulated air traffic situations.

Air Traffic Scenarios Aircraft appear on the screen and must be

routed to an appropriate exit or airport.

Scoring of the test is based on how quickly and accurately the aircraft are directed to their destinations.

There are practice and graded scenarios of different lengths and numbers of aircraft.

All inputs to the computer are by mouse.

Sample screen

F2eF2e

M4BM4B

F3DF3D

F2eF2e

F4BF4B

F3DF3D

F2eF2e

F4BF4B

F4DF4D

F2eF2e

F4BF4B

F4DF4D

M4CM4C

F2eF2e

F4BF4B

F4DF4DM4CM4C

S1S1AA

F3fF3f

F2eF2e

F4DF4D

S1S1AA

F3fF3f

F4B

M4C

F1eF1e

F4DF4D

S1S1AA

F3fF3f

F4B

M4C

F1eF1e

F4DF4D

S1S1AA

F3fF3f

S1eS1e

F4DF4D

S1S1AA

F3fF3f

S1S1AA

F3fF3f

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