The Carpentry (Residential) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level to mid-level residential carpenters to perform tasks in construction, maintenance, upgrade, and repair of homes. The test evaluates candidates and employees across key areas including Framing, Lumber, Materials, and Fasteners, Measurement, Layout, and Blueprint Reading, Doors, Windows, and Trim Installation, Tools and Their Safe Operation, and Residential Building Codes and Standards. The assessment measures skill-based knowledge through a variety of question formats, including Essay Composition, Multiple Choice, and Multiple Correct Answer questions. Questions are drawn from a large pool to help prevent cheating, and one or more questions are subject to individual time limits to further deter cheating and to improve the predictive performance of the assessment. The test also incorporates artificial intelligence in the scoring of one or more questions, ensuring a modern and thorough evaluation of each candidate's carpentry knowledge and capabilities.

The specific attributes measured include:

Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute.

The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.

Note that while the Carpentry (Residential) assessment is a useful and efficient instrument for confirming a base level of skill or knowledge about this important topic, it is not intended to pinpoint the exact level of candidate or skill. We recommend that skills tests, like this one, be used in parallel with other measurements, such as cognitive ability, job fit, and behavioral history. Each different type of test provides a valuable piece of information you can use when evaluating potential job performance.