SIMKAP

Please note that this product can only be administered if you have a valid Vienna Test System administration software license for VTS online or a local VTS version 8.0.00 or higher.

Field of Application+

Detailed Description+

Assesses multi-tasking.
Multi-tasking or simultaneous capacity refers to work situations in which several tasks must be coordinated and updated simultaneously. This involves dividing one’s attention while performing mental activities. In addition, changes in the respondent’s performance in response to increasing demands provide information about the person’s tolerance of stress.
SIMKAP is designed mainly for use in job and career placement since in every life it is often necessary to coordinate several different tasks and to be able to work under stressful conditions. It is also used in manufacturing & safety assessments and staff & management assessments, as well as in sports psychology, military psychology and clinical neuropsychology (in relation to returning to work).

Test forms+

S1: Long form
S2: Short form (number material only)
 

Task+

The test consists of three different parts, which differ according to test form. The first part measures the baseline of working accuracy and speed. Two columns are shown on the screen. Each line (depending on the subtest) contains five abstract symbols or combinations of letters or numbers. In the left-hand column individual elements are marked. The respondent’s task is to go through the material line by line and to highlight in the right-hand window all the elements that are crossed out in the left-hand one.
In the second part the respondent is presented with simple intellectual tasks that are read aloud. The respondent chooses the right answer from several options.
The third part measures simultaneous capacity. In this part the respondent works several tasks simultaneously; the tasks are comparable to those in the first two parts. In addition, questions are asked that required the respondent to look up information in a simulated telephone directory or diary.

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Duration+

approx. 15-40 minutes, depending on test form

Age+

Norms for ages 15+.

Test administration+