SAMPLE APTITUDE TEST FORMAT OF NIGERIAN BANKS

Hi Nairalanders,
I just got this and want to share it with the house, beside it is the bank's career website.

ACCESS BANK ( http://www.accessbankplc.com/major.cfm?id=8 )
The test is made up of two papers, 50 questions each and you are expected to make at least 50% in each (25marks). Its a combination of Maths, English, Critical Reasoning and a little bit of Current Affairs (States and Capital). Just study GMAT.
You also need to know a bit about banks generally- general and simple policies, which banks are defunct etc.

BANK PHB ( http://www.bankphb.com/hd/mainsite.asp )
I think the test is administered by Leading Edge Consult and it is basically a combination test comprising about 70 questions on different test areas: Verbal, Synonyms, Antonyms, Word analogies, Basic arithmetic, Shape comparisons, Mirror images of wall clocks & other stuffs.There are no options in many of the questions.I think the time is 50 mins or 1hr.I can't remember exactly.
Bank Phb test is very difficult.The good thing about it is that cut off mark is as low as 30%.

CITIBANK ( http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/global/nga.htm )
The test is a booklet in 3 sections. A, B ,C , Maths (mostly Tough Fractions),Like 2/3 + 4/7 all over 7/8 - 5/7 = 5/4 -6/5 then Logic like these vivid ones:
1. A gave hand shake to B; and B gave hand shake to C. A gave hand shake to C ( True or False)
2. If " degg is boobo and tarra is kiki, is kiki boobo?

Then Comprehension, Word and Opposite /nearest in meaning,
My advice: You must be good in Maths, Logic and must be very very FAST, Its a tough test I must let you know, so Practice like MAD!!!!

DIAMOND BANK ( http://www.diamondbank.com/metadot/index.pl?id=4908 )
Diamond test lasts for 1hr

It comprises 3 parts:
Part I
Simple Maths (1-10)
Chart/Graph Interpretation/Analysis (11-15)

Part II
English (1-10)...e.g White:Black, Up: ?
Sentence completion/Appropriate fill in (11-15)

Part III
Critical/Logic Reasoning (1-10)
Series/Sequence (11-15)


Time is defintely short. There's no -ve marking, read the instructions carefully...SCORE HIGH (because I think there cut-off is high)
Be careful to listen to the interview tips...immediately after the test (Very Important)

ECOBANK ( http://www.ecobank.com/english/group...ID=6&SRubID=16 )
Ecobank test is really tough and challenging. You really need to prepare very well because it's interpretation of graph throughout. It's like CAMBRIDGE EXAM. Anyway, people still pass it and you just have to prepare very well. Nothing is difficult if one prepares very well.

EQUITORIAL TRUST BANK ( http://www.equitorialtrustbank.com/?page=pre_cv )
They are SAT related questions,the maths is the most difficult and time wasting because they are logical reasonings: For the English we have Comprehension, Sentence Correction, Verbal Reasoning. You have 30mins for the English of 40 questions and 30mins for the Maths, 30 questions.

The test format is numerical reasoning, graphical interpretation,then verbal reasoning.
just go to www.shl.com

FCMB ( http://www.firstcitygroup.com/fcmb/careers.asp )
Their test is purely shapes, series i.e. 2, 4, --, 10 you understand what I mean? And GMAT English. The limiting factor is time constraint, you need to be fast but do not guess as there is negative marking. You have to compare symbols and choose which is the opposite of the original from options given.
I think its called quantitative aptitude.

FIDELITY BANK ( http://www.fidelitybankplc.com/careers.asp )
It consists of verbal and quantitative reasoning questions. The Maths questions are easy and the Verbal questions are just passages, sentence completions and the likes. Read your GMAT 2007 or anyone and you are good to go.

FIRST BANK ( http://www.firstbanknigeria.com/car/car_opport.asp )
that they have 100 questions. But the time is very short.

The first part was a long comprehension, which one could possibly spend at least 15 minutes on. It has only 10 questions. This part is time consuming, avoid starting on this part. People who started on the first section didn’t finish up to 60 questions at the end of the test.

The second part is English (Verbal reasoning). It requires a bit of thinking, although its fairly easy. Don't start here as well.

The third part is Math. They are simple as well, but the chances are that you might spend over 1 minute working out each answer. If the format is as before, you are also adviced not to start with this.

The forth part is on Current Affairs, with a multiple answer style. This is easier and you spend lesser time.

The fifth (final) part is on Critical reasoning. This is also very easy.
It is a maximum of 60mins or 80mins. You will only use writing materials like pencil, cleaner and maybe a pen.

Calculators are usually not allowed and you will be provided a plain sheet to work out your answers.

FIRST INLAND BANK ( http://firstinlandbankplc.net/form.asp?i=2 )
100 questions, 60mins. Use of calculator not allowed. The Maths and English is mixed so face the one you know more. Dont waste much time on any question, Study 2006 GMAT. Some quantitative aptitude, antonyms, logical reasoning, then interest and percentages in maths, etc.

GUARANTY TRUST BANK ( http://portal.gtbplc.com/portal/index.pl?iid=37237 )
Their test format is in three parts. You have Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Grahical Interpretation. All they need is your accuracy how u can think on the spot.They are usually simple questions but the challenge is you have 24mins for 80 questions. So you have to be fast in thinking. Pass Mark is 50%.

New Format
hi house, i must say that GTB has a new format . they now use the SHL format and it is in two parts, the numerical and the verbal reasoning. you have 20mins to answer the verbal (30QS) and 18mins to answer the numerical (25QS). GOOD LUCK GUYS.

Thanks but those site are not available for test