About
This assessment measures your ability to understand written material and apply it to specific situations.
Competencies measured
The following competency (i.e., the ability to do something successfully or efficiently) is measured by this assessment:
| Competency Name | Definition |
| Reading Comprehension | Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. |
How to prepare
Below are some test taking strategies to help you prepare for this assessment.
1 | Review these tips
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Read Carefully: Take your time to read the prompts and the questions carefully.
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Pay Attention to Context Clues: Use context clues from the reading prompt to understand how terms are used.
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Use Vocabulary Knowledge: Use your existing vocabulary knowledge to understand terms in each prompt.
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Analyze Word Parts: If you don't know a word, look for prefixes or suffixes.
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Use Process of Elimination: Exclude any answers you know are incorrect.
2 | Apply these tips to a practice assessment
Select the button below to start the USA Hire Occupational Reading Practice Assessment.