Quantitative tests determine the responses of a large group of candidates to a set of questions regarding preference. The quantitative testing allows the researcher to gain more data and information economically in a short period of time. But most important is the fact that this testing allows the researcher to ask the very specific questions, and thus enabling the researcher to pinpoint certain areas he or she would like to concentrate on. The Aptitude tests such as CAT, GRE or GMAT are devised to appraise the natural ability of a person towards the desired objective.

There are various tests conducted in the following four broadly classified areas, and these provide a clear indication of a candidate’s decision making abilities, time management skills, reasoning abilities, crisis management skills and so on.

1. Problem Solving or Quantitative ability
2. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
3. Logical & Analytical Reasoning
4. Data Interpretation and data sufficiency