National Testing Network Exams

What Are The Exams That National Testing Network Provides? 

Click the following links for more information on the NTN different tests: 

• Firefighters officers Test (FireTEAM National Exam) 
• Law Enforcement officers (Test FrontLine National Exam) 
• Corrections Officer Test (REACT Exam)  
• Juvenile Corrections Officer Test (IMPACT Exam) 
• Emergency Communications (991 Dispatcher) Test (ECOMM National Exam)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Test (MedicTEAM Exam)
• Transit Operator Test (START Exam) 
• ECOMM National Data Entry and Computer Simulations 

As field positions in public service require similar skills and abilities, the different NTN tests also include similar parts, with slight adjustments for each position's relevant skills. 

Firefighter Officers Test - FireTEAM National Exam 

The National Testing Network utilizes the “FireTEAM National Exam” as the entrance exam for Firefighter officer positions. The NTN FireTEAM National Exam takes approximately two hours and contains three parts: 

• Teamwork and Human Relations skills tests- Contains 2 parts and assesses situational judgment, human relation skills, and teamwork. 
• Mechanical skills test- Assess fundamental mechanical skills which are crucial for firefighters.  
• Reading skills- Assess your reading and verbal understanding skills.
• Mathematics skills- Assess your basic arithmetic skills.

Law Enforcement Officer - Frontline National Exam 

The National Testing Network utilizes the “Frontline National Exam” as the entrance exam for law enforcement officer positions. The NTN Frontline National Exam takes approximately 2:15 hours and contains three sections: 

• Human Relations skills test- Contains 1 part and assesses situational judgment and different human relation skills.
• Reading skills- Assess your reading and verbal understanding skills.
• Report Writing skills test- Contains 2 parts that assess your ability to understand complex professional situations, and to deliver a detailed written report about them.

Corrections Officers - REACT Exam 

The National Testing Network utilizes the “REACT Exam” as the entrance exam for Corrections Officer positions. The NTN REACT Exam takes approximately two hours and contains four test sections: 

• Human Relations skills test- Contains 1 part and assesses situational judgment, human relation skills, teamwork, etc.
• Reading skills- Assess your reading and verbal understanding skills.
• Mathematics skills- Assess your basic arithmetic skills.
• Incident Observation and Report Writing skills test- assess your ability to deliver a detailed written report about a presented situation.

Juvenile Corrections Officer - IMPACT Exam 

The National Testing Network utilizes the “IMPACT Exam” as the entrance exam for Juvenile Corrections officers positions. The NTN IMPACT Exam takes approximately 1:30 hours and contains two test sections: 

• Human Relations skills test- Contains 1 part and assesses situational judgment, human relation skills, and teamwork.
• Reading skills- Assess your reading and verbal understanding skills.

Emergency Communications (911 Dispatcher) - ECOMM National 

The National Testing Network utilizes the “ECOMM Exam” to enter 911 Dispatchers positions. The NTN ECOMM National Exam takes approximately two hours and contains three test sections: 

• Call-Taker Video Test- a video-based exam that portrays a variety of emergency calls and focuses on situational judgment and decision-making skills.
• Recording Pertinent Information Test (Note-Taking Test)- You will be required to read statements about the calls from the Call-Taker Video Test and use your notes to determine if the statement presented is Correct, Incorrect, or unsure.  
• Dispatcher Test- assesses basic multitasking skills and decision-making skills, which are the key to learning and performing the job.

EMT- Emergency Medical Technician (MedicTEAM National)  

The National Testing Network utilizes the “MedicTEAM” as the entrance exam for Emergency Medical Technician positions. The NTN MedicTEAM Exam takes approximately two hours and contains two test sections:  

• Teamwork and Human Relations skills tests- Contains 2 parts and assesses situational judgment, human relation skills, and teamwork.
• EMT Written Knowledge test- designed specially to assess your knowledge in the fields is required for EMTs, based on Brady Emergency Care, 12th Edition, by Pearson Education, Inc.  

For more detailed information about the different NTN test sections, Click Here!

Transit Operator - Start Exam 

The National Testing Network utilizes the “Start” exam as the entrance exam for Transit Operator positions. The NTN Start Exam takes approximately one hour and contains two sections:  

• Human Relations skills test- Contains 1 part and assesses situational judgment and human relation skills.
• Reading skills- Assess your reading and verbal understanding skills.

ECOMM National Data Entry and Computer Simulations 

The National Testing Network Data Entry and Computer Simulations tests are a cluster of tests that can be taken as a “battery” or as individual tests and takes approximately 3.5 hours. NTN provides these tests as additional services that agencies might use to evaluate candidates for different positions. As far as we know, the complete battery test is not used in the evaluation process for a specific job currently. In any case, you might find them relevant for your job application process, here is the NTN study guide for the different test sections-  

• Personal Self-Assessment
• Data Entry of License Plate Numbers
• Data Entry Names
• Listening and understanding
• Cross Search and Entry

Practice the NTN Public Safety Test

National Testing Network test prep is comprised of NTN practice tests, a study guide, Q & A analysis, and testing strategies. By working on National Testing Network sample tests, you become familiar with the types of questions and overall exam format. Knowing what to expect takes much of the anxiety out of the exam experience. Through the study guide and analysis of questions and answers, you better understand the underlying focus of questions and expected answers.

Check Out our NTN FrontLine National Test Prep pack and NTN FireTEAM Test Prep Pack and pass the tests easily!

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