The GCT2-314 (General Competency Test Level 2) is an essential assessment for job applicants applying to the Public Service Commission of Canada for officer-level positions.

This assessment evaluates the ability to use reasoning skills to resolve issues required for officer-level positions.

This test can be used instead of a university education requirement.

The GCT2-314 has 90 questions and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to write.
The minimum pass mark is 51.
When used as an alternative to a university education requirement, the pass mark is 58.
Managers can use a higher cut-off score depending on the level of ability required.
The test is scored within 48 hours by the Personnel Psychology Centre.
This test can be taken through the Public Service Commission's Online Testing Facility platform.

Managers can use the test to make decisions about who to hire or put in training programs, identify necessary training and development, and provide guidance when someone is transitioning to a new career.

General Competency Test Level 2- Question Types

The 90 questions in two and half hours assessment is designed to measure a candidate's knowledge and skills in five areas:

Vocabulary
Figural relations
Number and letter series
Numerical problems
Analytical reasoning

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Let's explore each area, following with some sample questions & answers (with full explanations).

The vocabulary section of the GCT2-314 test measures the candidate's ability to understand and use words in context. This section includes questions that test the candidate's knowledge of word meanings, synonyms, and antonyms.

The figural relations section of the GCT2-314 test measures the candidate's ability to understand and analyze visual information. This section includes questions that test the candidate's ability to identify patterns and relationships in diagrams and other visual materials.

The number and letter series section of the GCT2-314 test measures the candidate's ability to understand and analyze numerical and letter sequences. This section includes questions that test the candidate's ability to identify patterns and relationships in numerical and letter sequences.

The numerical problems section of the GCT2-314 test measures the candidate's ability to understand and solve mathematical problems. This section includes questions that test the candidate's ability to perform calculations, solve equations, and understand mathematical concepts.

The analytical reasoning section of the GCT2-314 test measures the candidate's ability to understand and analyze complex information. This section includes questions that test the candidate's ability to identify patterns and relationships in complex information, and to make logical conclusions based on that information.

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GCT2-314 Sample Questions, Answers & Explanations

To help you get a better understanding of the Canada Post Assessment Test, we have gathered some sample questions and answers, including explanations, to give you an opportunity to practice and prepare for the test and interview.

Question type 1: Vocabulary

Since the climate in Siberia is so extreme, although this region accounts for most of Russia's land, it is ________ populated and is home to ___________ a third of the country's population.

densely …at least

coldly.. more than

sparsely.. less than

diversely.. only

reliably..around

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The correct answer is sparsely .. less than.

The word 'although' indicates that the sentence contains a contrast, so we need to find the answer choice which will create a surprising statement. If Siberia takes up most of Russia's territory, it would be logical if its population matched this percentage. But since Siberia's climate is so extreme, we can expect the population to be less than that.

When looking at the first missing word, we need to find a word that would make the sentence say that the population in Siberia is relatively small.
The word 'densely' does not make sense here.
The word 'coldly' also isn't relevant and doesn't describe a population.
The word 'sparsely' means thinly scattered, so it is a good option.
The words 'diversely' - which means made up of different ethnicities and background, and 'reliably' - which means accurately, are not related to the subject.

Therefore, we have only one good answer choice: sparsely .. less than.

Question type 2: Figural relations

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The arrow moves clockwise 45 degrees between the first and second diagrams. Between the second and third diagrams the arrow moves 90 degrees. To each diagram in the series an additional 45 degrees are added to the movement of the arrow. Therefore the arrow should move 180 degrees between the last diagram in the series and the missing diagram.

Question type 3: Number and letter series

Please choose one correct answer:

143 | 275 | 198 | 176 | 242 | ?

182

253

299

314

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The correct answer is 2.

In each term, the middle digit is the sum of the other two:
143 -> 1+3 =4
275 -> 2+5 = 7
198 -> 1+8 = 9
176 -> 1+6 = 7
242 -> 2+2 = 4
The only option that follows this pattern is:
253 -> 2+3 = 5.

Note that other numbers can also be viable answers (such as 154, 374, elc.) but are not included in the answer choices.

Question type 4: Numerical Problems

Jack and Jill have 44 cookies together. Jack has three times more cookies than Jill, how many cookies does he have?

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If Jack has 3 times more cookies than Jill, we can build the following equation letting Jill be X and Jack be 3X:

3X+X=44

4X=44

X=11

3X=33

Therefore, Jack has 33 cookies.

Question type 5: Analytical reasoning

Three travelers - John, Kate and Lenny - came back from three trips to the following countries: Mauritania, Nepal, Oman, Peru and Qatar. The countries each of them visited must be consistent with the following rules and conditions:

Each country was traveled by at least one of the travelers.
Each traveler took only one trip, during which he or she traveled to only two or three different countries.
Only one traveler traveled to Qatar.
Every traveler who traveled to Mauritania also traveled to Nepal.
A traveler who traveled to Qatar did not travel to Peru.
John traveled to all the countries Kate traveled to.

If Kate traveled to three countries, then which one of the following must be true?

John traveled to Peru.

Lenny traveled to Nepal.

All three travelers traveled to Mauritania.

All three travelers traveled to Nepal.

Kate and Lenny traveled to the same number of countries.

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The correct answer here is the only answer that is necessarily true. This means that the four wrong answer choices are either impossible, or plausible but not mandatory.

If Kate traveled to three countries, it means that John traveled to exactly the same countries - no more (traveling to 4 countries violates the rules) and no less (K → J).
Kate, and therefore John, cannot travel to Qatar (note derivatives), so Lenny must have traveled to Qatar. Because whoever traveled to Qatar cannot travel to Peru, it must be Kate and John who traveled to Peru.
The correct answer is (A).

Arriving early for the test will also help to reduce stress and anxiety and give the candidate more time to relax and prepare mentally for the test.
Answer all questions, even if you are unsure, as there is no penalty for guessing.
A calculator is allowed if it does not have internet access or can record or transmit material.
Bring identification and a PRI (if applicable) to the test.
Candidates with disabilities should notify those in charge of the test administration to arrange accommodations.
It is recommended that candidates study the sample questions and practice tests to get an idea of the types of questions asked and the level of difficulty.
Candidates should also be aware that personal information provided on the answer sheet will be used by the Public Service Commission for statistical purposes and research and should ensure the information provided is accurate and up-to-date.

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General Competency Test Level 2- Question Types

Vocabulary

Figural Relations

Number and Letter Series

Numerical Problems

Analytical Reasoning