Bat Sample Questions
AAbout the BAT with Sample Questions
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Introduction Test Overview Sample Questions Scoring
Introduction
We are excited about your participation in the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT). The BAT is a global, standardized online exam that the Bloomberg Institute has developed in partnership with premier companies, university faculty, and business professionals around the world. The test is designed for undergraduates and recent graduates who are interested in an entry‐level job in the business world. The following information packet is intended to familiarize you with the content and structure of the BAT. Enclosed you will find information about the test’s goals, sections, and scoring. There is also a list of annotated sample questions for you to review. If you have any additional questions about the content of the test, please feel free to contact us at bat@bloomberginstitute.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction Test Overview Sample Questions Scoring
Test Overview
The BAT aids employers in identifying and screening students who wish to pursue a career in business and finance. Test takers should have a general understanding of and familiarity with current events in business, finance, and economics. However, we are not assessing knowledge: we are assessing a person’s aptitude to be successful in these fields, regardless of background.
2 Hours 8 Sections 100 Questions
Chart and Graph Analysis 12%
News Analysis 12%
Global Markets 14%
Economics 12%
Investment Banking 12%
Math 14%
Financial Statements Analysis 12%
Analytical Reasoning 12%
The following pages outline the different sections of the BAT and the types of questions you can expect to see.
Test Overview
Exam Sections
News Analysis (12 questions) This section of the BAT is designed to assess your ability to use information from news articles. You are asked to read a series of brief passages on topics that impact the financial world and to answer questions that assess your
Table of Contents
Introduction Test Overview Sample Questions Scoring
Introduction
We are excited about your participation in the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT). The BAT is a global, standardized online exam that the Bloomberg Institute has developed in partnership with premier companies, university faculty, and business professionals around the world. The test is designed for undergraduates and recent graduates who are interested in an entry‐level job in the business world. The following information packet is intended to familiarize you with the content and structure of the BAT. Enclosed you will find information about the test’s goals, sections, and scoring. There is also a list of annotated sample questions for you to review. If you have any additional questions about the content of the test, please feel free to contact us at bat@bloomberginstitute.com.
Table of Contents
Introduction Test Overview Sample Questions Scoring
Test Overview
The BAT aids employers in identifying and screening students who wish to pursue a career in business and finance. Test takers should have a general understanding of and familiarity with current events in business, finance, and economics. However, we are not assessing knowledge: we are assessing a person’s aptitude to be successful in these fields, regardless of background.
2 Hours 8 Sections 100 Questions
Chart and Graph Analysis 12%
News Analysis 12%
Global Markets 14%
Economics 12%
Investment Banking 12%
Math 14%
Financial Statements Analysis 12%
Analytical Reasoning 12%
The following pages outline the different sections of the BAT and the types of questions you can expect to see.
Test Overview
Exam Sections
News Analysis (12 questions) This section of the BAT is designed to assess your ability to use information from news articles. You are asked to read a series of brief passages on topics that impact the financial world and to answer questions that assess your