Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus in the form of a personal computer (1) for conducting a test on a candidate. The computer includes a desktop unit (2) which houses a motherboard, one or more CPU's and any necessary peripheral drivers and/or network cards, none of which are explicitly shown. Computer (1) also includes first means in the form of a screen (3) for presenting a series of questions to the candidate. Also provided are second means in the form of a keyboard (4) for obtaining from the candidate an answer to each of the questions. The CPU included within computer (1) includes timer means which, in this case, is utilised for determining the time taken for the candidate to answer each of the questions.