Ace Your 2024 Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test With Professional Practice

The BMCT, like many other psychometric tests, is administered under strict time constraints. The original BMCT consists of 68 multiple-choice questions that need to be answered in a 30-minute timeframe. The updated BMCT II, on the other hand, consists of 55 multiple-choice questions that will need to be answered in a 25-minute timeframe. The most common version of these tests that you will encounter during the recruitment process is the BMCT II.

The BMCT scoring process is based on item response theory (IRT). Since the questions on the BMCT are often randomly compiled through an item-banked system of 300+ questions, the IRT has been found to be the most ideal method of scoring.

This form of scoring can adapt to minor differences in difficulty between item-banked test versions so that scores are equivalent across organisations. Once you have completed the BMCT, the company will receive a comprehensive score report from Pearson. This report will represent your final score in a variety of ways; they are:

• Percentile Ranking
• Raw score (number answer correctly)
• T-score
• STANINE Score
• STEN Score

Your score can tell potential employers whether you are scoring in an appropriate range for your job level and if it will be beneficial for them to hire you. The higher that you score in any of these areas, the better your chances will be of landing the job you want.

The questions that you will encounter on the BMCT will be randomly generated from an item-banked system. This method allows for each BMCT test administered to be different in terms of questions, but equal in terms of question difficulty. As this is a mechanical exam, you will encounter many different types of questions regarding pulleys and levers, hydraulics, gravity and velocity, gears and belt drives, structures, planes and slopes, etc.

On the BMCT I, there are 68 items split into 18 categories of mechanical principles:

On the BMCT II, there are 55 items split into 12 categories of mechanical principles:

Individuals who work in the following industries may be required to take the BMCT:

• Engineer
• Automotive mechanic
• Equipment operators/transportation trades (truck driver)
• Automotive and aircraft mechanic
• Industrial/technical sales representative
• Installation/maintenance/repair
• Skilled tradesperson (welder, electrician, carpenter)
• Mechanical trades

Practising for the BMCT could be the difference between scoring below or above the average for your profession. According to Pearson, if you practise prior to this exam, you will be able to raise your score by 4 or more points. 4 points may not seem like much, however, this increase in points has the ability to show your employer whether you are scoring at the same level as a sales representative or at the level of an engineer. Increasing your BMCT score will help demonstrate your value to the company you have applied to.

Scoring high on the BMCT displays good spatial perception and mechanical reasoning ability. It also displays your knowledge of basic mechanical operations and physical laws, as well as an aptitude for learning mechanical processes and tasks. This, in turn, shows employers that you are a qualified candidate, thus heightening your chances of getting the job you applied for.

The BMCT is a timed test. On the BMCT II, you need to answer 55 questions in 25 minutes. By practicing for the test, you can improve your timing and answer accuracy during the exam.

Below you will find a list of employers who use the BMCT test in their recruitment processes:

Please note that while these companies may require you to take the Bennett Mechanical test, they may also require you to take additional assessments, participate in interviews, and/ or participate in group exercises.