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Ramsay tests (commonly referred to as Ramsay Mechanical Tests) are a collection of professional tests assessing the knowledge and learning skills of applicants for technical and mechanical positions.
All tests are administered by Ramsay Corporation (Ramsay Corp) and are based on multiple-choice questions.
However, the most popular Ramsay mechanical tests used in candidate selection are the Amazon Maintenance Technician Test, the UPS Maintenance Mechanic Test, the Ramsay Multicraft Test, and the Ramsay Electrical Test.
If you got an email inviting you to a Ramsay test, you will MOST LIKELY take one of the following:
Amazon is the world’s most avid user of Ramsay tests, and its unique Maintenance Tech 2/Tech 3 test is living proof. This 2-hour, 75-questions test is tailored exclusively for Amazon's tests and has been one of the most secretive tests in the industry.
Until today.
Maintenance technicians are required to know a lot about a wide range of topics. This is exactly what the Ramsay Maintenence Test (MultiCraft Test) assesses. With 60 questions in around 15-20 content areas, all to be solved in 1 hour, this test is a real challenge, even for highly experienced individuals.
The Ramsay ElecTest is designed specifically for the electricity and electrical maintenance fields. This 1-hour test contains 60 questions on 8 content areas, including motors, PLCs, schematics, AC/DC theory, etc.
This 20-minute, 36-item test is used for entry-level positions and assesses your understanding and ability to learn basic mechanical concepts.
A short, entry-level pre-employment assessment for various processing and manufacturing positions. Contains 52 questions in 4 topics: Inspection and Measurement, Process Monitoring and Problem Solving, Arithmetic, and Reading
Less popular Ramsay tests include the Ramsay PLC Test, Ramsay Basic Skills (Job Skills), Ramsay Electrical Test, and more.
Below are examples of questions adapted from actual Ramsay tests. Visit the Ramsay sample questions page for more questions.
Print Reading Sample Question
What will happen if the forward button is pressed and released after a while?
Electrical Theory and Control Circuits Sample Question
Identify the relay type shown below:
Preventive Maintenance Sample Question
If dirt is not removed from the motor windings, it may cause:
More Ramsay test sample questions and answers
Ramsay tests are highly challenging and stressful for three main reasons:
Let’s tackle each of them separately (and how to overcome them):
#1 – A Variety of Topics
Ramsay’s tests are conducted mainly to mechanics, technicians, and other technical positions. These jobs require vast knowledge over multiple realms, and Ramsay’s tests assess if you are up for the task.
As such, Ramsay’s tests contain anything between 15-20 topics, with dozens of sub-topics. Check out this topic list sent to candidates taking one of Ramsay’s maintenance tests:
But here’s the secret:
Ramsay’s test questions are taken from a pool.
That means that questions tend to repeat themselves in different versions of the same test and even in different tests.
This allows experienced test-takers to study a list of commonly used topics, preparing for which will give you the best chances to pass your Ramsay test.
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#2 – Complex Questions
Although questions on the Ramsay test are multiple-choice, they will often combine knowledge of multiple domains, so memorization of separate data pieces is usually not a good strategy.
Instead, your preparation for the Ramsay test should aim to have a broad view of the topics and your test and be able to connect and integrate them.
Check out this sample question:
A voltage tester is placed between 4 and 5 in the illustration indicates full control voltage. This tells you that ___________.
This question combines knowledge of print reading with troubleshooting and testing procedures. As a technical employee, you will need to use your knowledge to solve daily problems hands-on - so, such questions are going to be very common in Ramsay tests.
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#3 – Short Time to Prepare
You will usually have no more than 5 days to prepare for your Ramsay test. That is very little time, especially considering the test’s vast breadth. Therefore, your practice will need to be highly focused and personalized to achieve a high score.
Focused, Precise Preparation for Ramsay Tests
Short answer:
There is no definite score for all Ramsay tests, but it is safe to say that a score of at least 80% is required to pass.
Longer answer:
There are no clean-cut passing scores for Ramsay tests, for two main reasons:
However, Ramsay does provide several clues, based on which we can estimate the passing score of Ramsay tests.
So, to sum it up, you should aim at a score of at least 80% on your Ramsay test to move on to the next level.
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Note: Your sub-scores (score per section) are also taken into account, and if you scored too low on a topic that is particularly important for your position you may not pass, even if your overall score is in the passing range.
Multiple positions require a Ramsay test. Although the exact test you might take depends on your employer, the following summarizes what test you are expected to take in each position:
The Ramsay Electrical Test (Electrical Maintenance Test)
One of Ramsay's most popular assessments is the Electrical Maintenance Test (aka ElecTest). It is used to screen candidates for electricity-focused positions (electrical maintenance technician, electrician, etc.) and is dedicated entirely to electrical topics.
The test is untimed (yet you are expected to solve it in approximately 1 hour), and contains 60 questions in 8 categories:
The Ramsay MAT-4 Test (Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test)
The Ramsay MAT-4 Test (commonly named Ramsay Mechanical Aptitude Test) is taken by applicants for entry-level positions.
It is a short test (36 questions in 20 minutes), covering 4 categories:
There are four main topics covered on the MAT:
Learn more about the Ramsay MAT-4 Test
Ramsay Basic Skills Test
The Ramsay Basic Skills Test is taken by candidates applying to manufacturing and process monitoring positions (e.g. operators, process technicians, etc.).
It contains 52 questions in 4 categories, where each category is timed separately.
Learn more about the Ramsay Basic Skills Test
Ramsay Tests Catalog (Online Version)
Ramsay Technical Manual + Scoring (PDF)
FAQs on Ramsay Tests (from the Ramsay Corporation Website)