National Public Safety Dispatcher Selection Inventory (NPSDSI)
NPSDSI
Exams
Exam Highlights:
The NPSDSI is IOS’ first generation entry-level dispatcher examination. This is an audio-based, job-simulation assessment that is easy to administer and measures critical dispatch skills, such as listening comprehension, problem-solving, multitasking and composure under stress as required in a typical dispatch setting. The examination contains questions from multiple stimuli inputs (audio-based and visual-based). All examination instructions and timing prompts are embedded in the audio-based examination.
Exam Features:
- Parallel Forms: One (1)
- Length: 55 questions
- Administration Time: 2 Hours
Measurement Domains:
Cognitive Ability:
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Analysis/Problem Solving
- Spatial Orientation
- Selective Attention
- Information Ordering
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