The University of Massachusetts employment utilizes a computerized testing system to determine the abilities of applicants for UMass employment. The structure of this system presupposes several tests on a personal computer in the Employment Office. The typical tests comprise the ability to categorize, classify, edit, fill names and numbers, control the forms, and Mathematics. The tests evaluate the abilities for analysis, interpretation, perception, calculation and oral understanding. The particularities of tests for UMass employment take into account the ability to perform the work acceptably and meet the existing demands.
The procedures of testing for UMass employment, filling in the forms, time schedules, and clarifications about the University of Massachusetts Employment process are presented in detail at the employment office. Software testing presupposes additional evaluation of applicant's skills with various computer applications, operating systems and programs. The test scores are reported and added to the documents of the applicant. The applicants get a printed report of their scores.