Public Service Commission of Canada Office Skills Test OST-200 Syllabus Description
Office Skills Test (OST-200)
This test consists of five separately-timed sub-tests.
Each with 15 multiple-choice questions.
It takes 47 minutes of actual test time and a total of approximately 1 ½ hours including time for administrative purposes.
Each with 15 multiple-choice questions.
It takes 47 minutes of actual test time and a total of approximately 1 ½ hours including time for administrative purposes.
Sub-Test I – Filing
Alphabetical, numerical, or chronological
Sub-Test II – Arithmetic
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Sub-test III – Checking
Ability to rapidly check the accuracy of information
Sub-Test IV – Vocabulary
The closest meaning to the word or phrase
Sub-Test V – Following Directions
The ability to understand and follow written directions
There is a 180 day waiting period before you can rewrite the test.