PSI is a test provider that administers in-person and online proctored exams in many fields. PSI exams are often industry-specific and included in requirements for government, state, or municipal occupational licenses. Another widely used PSI test is the Caliper (personality and cognitive test), now provided under the Talogy brand.
If you are required to take a PSI Online exam, you must first find the specific test you are about to take. Below is a list of some of the main fields of PSI exams, with more information available further on this page:
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Some PSI exams can be taken either in person through a PSI center or as a PSI remote online proctored exam. In an online proctored exam, you will connect to a PSI server using the internet and a computer with a webcam.
After identifying yourself with a photo ID, you will be asked to show the proctor your room and work area to ensure there are no notes or other forbidden exam materials accessible during the exam. During the PSI remote online proctored exam, the proctor will use your webcam, microphone, as well as screen recording to ensure that no cheating is going on.
PSI is currently the provider of over 60 different FAA certification tests and is one of two providers that the FAA has chosen to deliver a variety of exams related to aircraft operation and maintenance.
The most important of them is probably the FAA Airman exam, also known as the FAA Airman Knowledge Test. This test exists in different variations depending on the specific type of aircraft you want to be licensed for, such as the Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, Remote (Drone) Pilot, Private Pilot, and Commercial Pilot tests.
The FAA Airman Knowledge Test is composed of multiple-choice questions that are related to proficiency and rules covering the aircraft you are being licensed for. FAA regulations allow candidates to bring a protractor, plotter, calculator (not a scientific calculator), and an E6B flight computer (manual or electronic) if needed. Pens, pencils, and scratch paper cannot be brought into the exam center but will be provided to you.
If you have any questions about your FAA exam, please contact us so we can help you come fully prepared for your test. We typically reply within 24 hours.
PSI is the provider of a variety of certification exams for real estate brokers, salespersons, and real estate agents across the 50 states, as well as national certification exams. These are composed of a variety of multiple-choice questions about real estate law and the ethics and professional responsibilities of the real estate industry.
Usually, the exam will include between 100 - 150 questions, but much longer exams exist. Exam times may vary between 90 minutes - 4 hours.
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PSI offers a range of industry skills tests (IST) designed to assess the proficiency of candidates in various fields such as diving, electrical work, gas technology, and clerical roles. Depending on the specific job position, applicants may be required to take different versions of the IST, each focusing on a unique combination of logical and mathematical skills, along with mechanical knowledge. These tests can be taken either as online proctored exams or at a nearby test center, depending on the requirements set by the relevant industry or regulatory body.
If you have any questions about your IST Exam or related technical exams, please contact us so we can help you come fully prepared for your test. We typically reply within 24 hours.
In order to obtain a cosmetologist license, candidates are required by state law to first pass a written cosmetology exam. This exam serves as a crucial step before proceeding to the practical test. The written cosmetology exam evaluates candidates' knowledge and understanding of various aspects of the cosmetology industry, including safety protocols, hygiene practices, different cosmetology procedures, client care, and legal and ethical responsibilities within the field. Only after successfully passing the written exam can candidates proceed to the practical test, which assesses their hands-on skills and ability to perform specific cosmetology techniques.
Like other PSI professional exams, the PSI cosmetology exam has 100 multiple-choice questions and typically takes 90-120 minutes to complete. A grade of 70 out of 100 is required in order to pass the exam and move on to the practical test.
If you have any questions about your PSI Cosmetology Exam, please contact us so we can help you come fully prepared for your test. We typically reply within 24 hours.
Another industry depending heavily on testing to certify employees is the insurance industry. Insurance agents, adjusters, and bail agents are all certified using PSI tests. The tests rely on multiple-choice questions covering insurance practices, law, and professional ethics, and may take anywhere between 90 minutes and 3 hours.
If you have any questions about your PSI Insurance Exam, please contact us so we can help you come fully prepared for your test. We typically reply within 24 hours.
PSI provides a variety of personality tests for a variety of companies in a range of positions. Some of these, such as the the PSI Behavioral/Personality test used by the software company Jotform, only have a personality test component, while some, most famously, the Caliper Talogy Assessment, include both behavioral and cognitive sections testing mathematics and logic skills. You need to check with the organization you’re applying to work with to make sure you know what specific test you will be taking.
PSI is behind a variety of cognitive exams, such as the Basic Skills Test and the Employee Aptitude SurveyAll of these tests rely on a series of multiple-choice questions to test the candidate’s logical, verbal, and mathematical skills. To be better prepared for your application, check with the organization you’re applying with for information about the specific cognitive exam.
PSI provides leadership tests for a variety of organizations that want to select candidates for all management levels. The candidates are typically expected to answer a set of questions rapidly as part of an online personality assessment test.
PSI provides tests for a range of public safety positions around the United States (most famously, it is the main test provider for FDNY firefighter candidates). Beyond potential candidates, applicants for emergency dispatcher positions may also need to succeed in PSI tests.
If you have any questions left about your PSI exam, or you wish to learn more, please contact us so we can help you come fully prepared for your test. We typically reply within 24 hours.
