Ramsay Electrical Aptitude Test
Mechanical reasoning + basic electrical. Common at non-union and industrial.
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What's on it
- Mechanical reasoning: Gears, pulleys, levers, hydraulics.
- Basic electrical: Ohm's law, AC vs DC, schematic symbols, simple circuits.
- Reading schematics and prints.
- Basic math: Arithmetic, fractions, decimals.
Who uses it
Industrial maintenance, plant electricians, non-union electrical contractors, and some IEC programs.
Difficulty
Lower ceiling than the IBEW test, but trickier if you've never worked with mechanical systems. The mechanical reasoning section trips up office-job applicants.
How to prepare
Get hands-on with mechanical concepts (YouTube "mechanical advantage" is your friend). Memorize Ohm's law and basic circuit rules. Drill schematic symbols.
The Apprentice Bundle includes a Ramsay Mechanical practice set if your program needs it.
FAQ
No. Ramsay tests mechanical aptitude — gears, pulleys, levers — and basic electrical theory. IBEW tests algebra and reading. Different tests, different employers.
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