"For more than 70 years, Barron's experts have been helping students surpass their expectations on standardized tests. This is the only book you'll need to help practice for mechanical aptitude and spacial ability tests,"--page [4] of cover.

Includes index. Previous ed. published as: How to prepare for the mechanical aptitude and spatial relations tests.

Introduction -- 1 The Streetwise Test Taker -- 2 How to Develop Your Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Ability -- 3 General Mechanical Understanding -- 4 Gears -- 5 Pulleys -- 6 Tools -- 7 Map Reading -- 8 Line Following -- 9 Matching Shapes -- 10 Visual Comparison -- 11 Finding Rotated Shapes -- 12 Cut-Ups -- 13 Jigsaw Puzzles -- 14 Hole Punching -- 15 Hidden Blocks -- 16 Counting Touching Blocks -- 17 Making Rectangular Bozes -- 18 Paper Folding--Shape Known -- 19 Paper Folding--Shape Unknown -- 20 Parts Assembly -- 21 The Different Types of Computer-Based Tests -- 22 Taking a Video-Based Test -- Practice Tests -- Index.