Employment testing is one of the initial
steps in the selection process for a variety of Dominion’s positions. It
allows Dominion to objectively select candidates based on their likelihood
for success in a position. You must apply for a position and be selected before
being invited for employment testing.
To increase an applicant's familiarity with EEI tests
and provide an opportunity to prepare for testing, the employment
testing division of the Edison Electric Institute has developed practice tests.
These tests resemble the real test battery in both structure and content,
and taking them will help you understand what to expect during the
test session.
The practice tests are for information purposes only, and
are not a guarantee that an applicant will be successful on a given test battery.
Although a practice test will differ slightly from a real test, answers
and explanations are provided at the end of each practice test for your review. Please
note that a practice test cannot be completed online. You
must have Adobe
Reader to download the test.
EEI Site Access
To access the practice tests,
visit the EEI
site, and enter the username "Dominion." The
password is "Test." Be sure that "cookies" are
enabled in your browser. If
you have installed a pop-up blocker, you may need to disable
it or override the blocker by either turning it off or by holding the control
key down when you click on the link to the practice tests.
Positions That Require Testing
There are five general
categories of positions that require testing, as outlined below. If a
job posted by Dominion requires testing, the information will be listed in
the "testing
required" field in the job details. View a list
of jobs requiring an EEI test.
Construction
and Skilled Trades
The Construction and Skilled Trades
Selection System (CAST) is a battery of skill and ability tests
designed and validated to aid in the selection of candidates across
a wide variety of construction and skilled trades occupations.
This test battery measures skills and abilities that are critical
for effective job performance.
Graphic
Arithmetic
Mathematical
Usage
Mechanical
Concepts
Reading
for Comprehension
Power Plant Maintenance
The Power Plant Maintenance Positions
Selection System (MASS) is a battery of skill and ability tests designed
and validated to aid in the selection of candidates for power plant
maintenance positions. This test battery measures the mental abilities
found to be important for successful job performance.
Assembly
Mechanical
Concepts
Reading
Comprehension
Mathematical
Usage
Background/Opinion
Questionnaire
Plant Operator
The Plant Operator Selection System
(POSS) is a battery of skill and ability tests designed and validated
to aid in the selection of power plant operators. This test battery
measures the mental abilities found to be important for successful
job performance of plant operators.
Assembly
Mechanical
Concepts
Tables
and Graphs
Reading
Comprehension
Mathematical
Usage
Technician Occupations
The Technician Occupations Selection
System (TECH) is a battery of aptitude tests designed and validated
to aid in the selection of candidates for electric utility industry
technical occupations. This test battery measures the skills and
abilities that are critical for effective job performance.
Graphic
Problem Solving
Interpreting
Diagrams
Mechanical
Concepts
Reasoning
from Rules
Administrative Support Positions
Dominion uses Previsor Online to test a candidate's knowledge,
skills and abilities as part of the selection process for clerical or administrative
support positions. The tests are administered on online and take
approximately one hour. Since these are timed tests, try to
work as quickly as possible without making mistakes. Your test score
is based on both speed and accuracy.
Descriptions of the tests required
for clerical and administrative support positions are listed below.
Proofreading Assessment
Description: The
Proofreading assessment measures the candidate's ability to read
for errors involving spelling, punctuation, grammar and word choice.
It also measures the candidate's ability to correct those errors. You
will have 6 minutes to answer 60 questions.
Classifying and Coding
Assessment
Description: The
Classifying and Coding test measures the candidate's ability
to classify and code items by categories. You will have
4 minutes to answer 70 questions.
Microsoft Excel 2000
You will be asked to perform in a simulated environment that
resembles the actual application
Description: Excel
2000 is the spreadsheet component of the Microsoft Office 2000
suite. The Excel 2000 assessment measures the candidate's basic
and intermediate experience in creating and managing worksheets,
entering and managing data, inserting and modifying charts, and
performing calculations. You will have 25 minutes to complete
20 questions.
Microsoft Word 2000
You
will be asked to perform in a simulated environment that resembles
the actual application
Description: Word
2000 is the word processing component of the Microsoft Office
2000 suite asking only basic and intermediate questions. The
Word 2000 Essentials assessment measures the candidate's basic
and intermediate experience in creating and managing document
files, editing and sorting text, printing documents, using graphics
and drawing objects, formatting text and document pages, and
creating hyperlinks. You will have 25 minutes to complete
20 questions.
Microsoft PowerPoint
2000
Description: PowerPoint
2000 is the presentation component of the Microsoft Office 2000
suite. The PowerPoint 2000 assessment measures the candidate's
basic and intermediate experience in creating and managing presentations,
and inserting and modifying charts and animation. You will have
25 minutes to complete 20 questions.
Re-test Policy
An examinee who tests unsuccessfully on a given
test may be re-tested after 30 days from the date of the first test.
A subsequent re-test may be given 60 days from the date of the last
test. Re-tests will be limited to a maximum of three within a one year
period.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
if you have a disability that may require special arrangements in order to
take a test, please let us know at the time that you are invited to take
a test. For additional information regarding pre-employment testing,
contact April Fisher, Testing Coordinator at april.fisher@dom.com.
