Mechanical aptitude tests or mechanical reasoning tests are commonly administered for technical and engineering positions. The mechanical aptitude test or mechanical reasoning test measures your ability to understand and apply mechanical engineering concepts and principles to solve problems.

Mechanical aptitude tests or mechanical reasoning test is a broad term for assessment tests evaluating mechanical understanding and mechanical knowledge.
The Bennett mechanical comprehension test is a psychological aptitude test in engineering that is designed to measure one’s mechanical intelligence ability to interpret technical drawings understand diagrams of technical devices and their work and solve engineering tasks.

Mechanical aptitude test or mechanical reasoning test questions can be divided into four question categories

1. Mechanical Comprehension
2. Mechanical Knowledge
3. Electronics Knowledge
4. Mechanical Tools


1. Mechanical Comprehension includes
*Pulleys
*Gears
*Springs
*Levers
*Balancing Scales
*Gravity
*Acceleration
*Hydraulics
*Weights
*Magnetism
*Energy Types
*Friction
*Pressure

2. Mechanical Knowledge includes
*Auto Mechanics:
*Four-stroke engines
*Hydraulics
*Brakes
*Engine oil
*Battery
*Other fundamental knowledge
*Energy types
*Acceleration and momentum
*Mechanical advantage
*Effort
*Friction
*Gravity
*Compression

3. Electronics Knowledge includes
*Batteries
*Series and Parallel Circuits
*Basic Electronic Components
*Ohm’s Law
*Voltage Current and Resistance
*Tools and equipment used when working with electronics