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ExxonMobil Operations and Mechanical Practice Test PDF
ExxonMobil Operations and Mechanical Practice Test PDF
Practice Test
This practice test gives you an opportunity to respond to the types of questions contained in the ExxonMobil Operations
and Mechanical Pre-employment Selection Battery. The test battery is made up of five tests. Each test measures a
different ability, or set of skills, that has been shown to be necessary to perform ExxonMobil skilled trade jobs. All of the
tests contain multiple-choice questions, with four response options, labeled A, B, C, and D. The correct answers are
provided on the last page for you to check your answers. When you attend the test session, you will mark your answers
on a separate answer sheet. Brief descriptions of the five tests and sample questions are provided below.
Numerical Applications
This is a test of your ability to apply or use numerical information. The test contains a number of questions that can be
solved using basic mathematical operations (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), knowledge of the
English measurement system, understanding of relationships between numbers, and ability to estimate reasonable
outcomes of mathematical calculations.
1.
2.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The relationship between degrees Fahrenheit (F) and degrees Celsius (C) is F = 9/5 (C) + 32. If the temperature
is 25.3C, the temperature equals approximately:
a.
103.1F.
b.
82.9F.
c.
77.5F.
d.
45.5F.
A 3-foot piece of wood is cut into two equal sections. How long is each section in inches?
a.
9 inches
b.
18 inches
c.
27 inches
d.
36 inches
Use of Information
This is a test of your ability to use information. The test contains a number of graphs, tables, and sets of information, each
of which is followed by one or more questions. The questions address the relevance of the information, the need for
additional information, and conclusions drawn from the information presented.
1.
An 8-foot by 10-foot by 30-foot boxcar with a load weight limit of 44,000 pounds is going to be filled with chemical
drums weighing 340 pounds each. A fully loaded boxcar holds:
a.
130 drums.
b.
150 drums.
c.
140 drums.
d.
You have been asked to bid on a project to paint a structure and you have the following information:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
2.
What additional information would you need before you bid on the project?
a.
b.
The number of square feet that can be covered by one gallon of exterior paint.
c.
d.
Checking/Data Accuracy
This is a test of your ability to locate information and identify data accurately. The test contains a number of graphs and
tables that present detailed information. Each is followed by one or more questions that can be answered by identifying
the correct information in the graph or table.
Insulation
Catalog
Length
Wiring Strand
Number
(feet)
Diameter
Inner Diameter
Outer Diameter
(inches)
(inches)
(inches)
2314377
14
.113
.113
.131
2314397
14
.116
.116
.131
2313497
14
.114
.114
.130
2313974
20
.113
.113
.129
2319349
20
.115
.115
.127
2393439
20
.117
.117
.131
1.
2.
What is the catalog number of a 14-foot wire with a .114-inch inner diameter?
a.
2313974
b.
2313497
c.
2314397
d.
2314377
One
b.
Two
c.
Three
d.
Four
Mechanical Aptitude
This is a test of your aptitude for working with mechanical devices and concepts. The test contains a number of problems
based on mechanical principles. Some of the items consist of a question only, while other items ask questions that relate
to a drawing.
1.
2.
If the left side "L" of the figure shown above is swung around behind the right side "R" and folded along the dotted
line, which of the following shapes shown above results?
a.
Shape A
b.
Shape B
c.
Shape C
d.
Shape D
condensed.
b.
heated.
c.
saturated.
d.
compressed.
3.
electricity.
b.
soundwaves.
c.
vibrations.
d.
fluids.
4.
The structures shown above are made of the same material. Which structure is the most difficult to crush?
a.
Structure A
b.
Structure B
c.
Structure C
d.
2.
3.
Use of Information:
1.
2.
Checking/Data Accuracy:
1.
2.
Mechanical Aptitude:
1.
2.
3.
4.