test subject matter should be relevant to the work to be performed.
Sloglo, you know better than that. I have yet to take a test that dosen't expect you to almost be capable of splitting the atom in your backyard. Especially when you will be supporting the mucking out the sub-pile sumps. I always ponder function of the mitochondria in a cell during high contamination/dose jobs.
Having been a trainer at a DOE facility I can now say:
1. 20% of the work force could not read a lick.
2. Since the Union fostered this I could not flunk them on tests.
3. The tests were read to them with mucho emphisis on the correct answer ie: when making the wrong choice the reader would say ARE YOU SURE THAT IS THE ANSWER YOU WANT OR WOULD YOU LIKE ANOTER CHOICE.
4. I was removed from my position for not going along with the status quo.
So in answer to the question :It is a cattle chute. Feed them through the line to get them in.
A few plants are requiring testing and mock-ups. In my humble opinion that is the best way to do it. 80% is a fair requirement for passing proficiency.