What is the SPI test? Contents, format, practice questions, and countermeasures for foreigners.
This article summarizes the following information regarding the SPI test, which is often used in job hunting activities by Japanese companies.
- What is the SPI test?
- SPI Test Format
- How to study and pass the SPI test
It also explains what kind of questions are on the SPI test with some examples.
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What is the SPI test, an aptitude test commonly used in Japan?
The SPI test is used in job hunting and interviews in Japan.Aptitude Tests."It is one of the
What is an aptitude test anyway?
Appropriateness" means that one's character or nature is suited to a thing.
In other words, aptitude tests in job hunting and interviews in Japan are'A test to ascertain whether a person has the right character and disposition for the enterprise.'This is the case. One such aptitude test is the SPI test.
Aptitude tests other than SPI
In addition to SPI, aptitude tests include the following
- ENG (ING)
- This is the English subject of the SPI and is often administered in business types and industries that require English for business.
- Tamatebako
- Like the SPI, this test measures "intellectual ability" and "personality aptitude," and is the second most common test administered by companies after the SPI. It includes questions on language, numeracy, and English.
- GAB
- In addition to measuring intellectual ability and personality, such as language and numeracy, 9 characteristics such as vitality and teamwork are also evaluated.
- CAB
- Questions will be asked to assess vitality, stress tolerance, and logical thinking skills, and aptitude for IT-related jobs such as programmers and SEs will be evaluated.
- TG-WEB
- Similar to SPI and Tamatebako, it measures "intellectual ability" and "personality aptitude. The level of difficulty is relatively high.
- TAL
- The employment aptitude test, developed based on brain science and statistics, measures stress tolerance and tendency to develop mental illness with a high degree of accuracy.
- Uchida Creveline
- A psychological test that evaluates ability, personality, and behavioral traits, and measures calculation ability, paperwork processing ability, and attention span.
Which aptitude test is used depends on the company.
Some companies have not introduced SPI testing.
Some companies do not introduce SPI tests. Some companies have introduced aptitude tests other than the SPI test as described above, and some companies do not conduct aptitude tests in the first place.
This is because different companies have different policies regarding recruitment.
In other words, the SPI test is not something you must take when applying for a job in Japan.
If you have a company that you would like to work for, check with each company to see if they do aptitude tests before proceeding with your preparation.
Where to take the SPI test?
The SPI test is administered in the following format
- Paper test (written test)
- Web test taken at a company or test center
- Web test taken at home
- Web Test at Test Center
In the case of web tests, explanations are provided in advance, but if you do not know how to operate the test, be sure to ask questions honestly.
【 Practice questions for the 】SPI test by field and type
Here are some examples of questions that may be asked in the SPI test.
The content of the SPI test is divided into the following areas
- personality test
- check of someone's ability
- Language (Japanese reading comprehension issues)
- Non-verbal (logical and mathematical problems)
- English (English problems at Japanese junior high and high school level)
- Structural grasp (problems in determining the structure of sentences)
*"English" and "structural grasp" are treated as optional and often not tested.
1. personality test
| To what extent do the following questions apply to your daily actions and thoughts? Please choose one option that comes closest. [ Choice ] Close to A, more or less like A, more or less like B, more or less like B [ Question 1 ] A: It is not good to be indifferent to others. B: It's not a good idea to get too deep into people's affairs. [ Question 2 ] A: I'm the logical one. B: I'm a compassionate person. [ Question 3 ] A: I like to stand out from the crowd. B: I don't want to show off too much. [ Issue 4 ] A: Easily influenced by others' opinions B: Prone to self-indulgence [ Issue 5 ] A: I like to deal with different changes. B: I like to keep the plan steady. |
The personality test has 300 questions, but most of the questions are about your own personality. Like the ability tests described below, there are no clear "answers" to the questions.
Therefore, we basically recommend that you answer honestly.
2. ability test: language
| Consider the relationship between the first two words shown and choose the same relationship from a to c. Arts: Music a. Mammals: whales b. Pineapple: pear c. Agriculture: rice |
Answer.A and C."It is.
The first two words shown are "art: music. Music is one of the arts.
a and c are
- Whales are one of the mammals
- Rice cultivation is one of the agricultural
and has the same relationship with "art: music".
The "pineapple: pear" in (a) is not the same relationship as the three above because both are equivalent and "pear is one of the pineapples" is not.
3. ability test: non-verbal
| P, Q, R, S, and T ran a clown race, and the following is known about the positions of the five runners: P, Q, R, S, and T. (i) R ranks above S ii) T's rank was higher than R's, but not first place. (iii) Q ranks above P (ⅳ) No one in the same rank (1) Which of the following a, b, and c inferences must be correct? A. Q is one piece of clothing b. S is five pieces. c. The second piece is P or T. d. The third piece is P or T. The second place is P or T |
Answer.Both a and c."are. From the information in i-ⅳ, we can infer the following four possible patterns of ranking.
Pattern 1: Q→P→T→R→S
Pattern 2: Q→T→P→R→S
Pattern 3: Q→T→R→P→S
Pattern 4: Q→T→R→S→P
From this, we can say that "Q is the first place" and "the second place is P or T" in any pattern. Since S is in 4th place in Pattern 4, the inference in (a) that "S is in 5th place" is not always true.
Therefore, "both a and c" are correct.
Ability Test: English
| Choose the word from the options that is closest in meaning to the first word shown. proof A: instability B: evidence C: passion D: identity E: court |
Correct answer is.B"It is.
If English is your native language or if you are a foreigner fluent in English, the SPI test is unlikely to include questions in the English field.
5. capacity test: understanding of structure
| The following a through o can be divided into group A (three) and group B (two) according to the difference in the relationship between the two things Choose from the options below what is classified as group B. a. The store is overflowing with customers because of a discount sale. b. A nearby train station has been built, which has caused land prices in the vicinity of the station to rise. c. I studied every day and I am sure I will pass. D. A typhoon came and the tournament was cancelled. O . I trained hard and will have sore muscles tomorrow. |
Answer.C and O."It is.
A-i e is a sentence that shows the "result" of things actually happening. C-O is a sentence that expresses a "guess" that things might happen.
It may be easier to understand if we focus on the end of the sentence.
a. ~overflowing. (Result)
b. ~Happening. (Result)
D. ~Cancelled. (Result)
c. ~I'm sure you'll pass the test. (Guess)
o. ~ I will have sore muscles tomorrow. (Guess)
Example citation:SPI Free Study Site
How to study and prepare to pass the SPI test
Here are some tips on how to pass the SPI test and how (how) to study for it.
The best way to study for the test is to use a question booklet. In fact, there are many question collections and preparation books published for the SPI test. Use these to prepare for the test.
In addition, the questions in the SPI test have a certain pattern. Therefore, you should solve several questions in each area.Become familiar with the SPI test questions themselves.The biggest trick is to get used to the questions. As you become more familiar with the questions, your percentage of correct answers will increase dramatically.
For non-verbal areas, it is also important to get into the habit of drawing diagrams and tables rather than forcing yourself to solve them in your head.
Points to consider when choosing a problem collection
When purchasing an SPI question booklet, keep the following points in mind
- Is the fiscal year up-to-date?
- Does it contain the same exam questions as the real exam?
If you try to purchase a question booklet on the Internet or at a used bookstore, you may end up choosing a question booklet from an older year. Be sure to purchase the most recent question booklet or preparation book, as question trends change from year to year.
It is also important to check whether the book contains the same content and number of questions as the real test. If you want to be well prepared, solve the same number of problems in the same situation as the real test.
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summary
In this article, we have explained and introduced the outline, examination format, and study methods for the SPI test, which is often used in job hunting activities by Japanese companies.
We hope this article will help you find a successful job in Japan.
