This manual establishes the standardized procedures and administrative protocols for the Nonreading Aptitude Test Battery (NATB) to ensure consistent evaluation of vocational potential. The Government Printing Office, acting on behalf of federal employment agencies, provides this technical document to guide test administrators in the objective measurement of cognitive and motor skills for individuals with limited literacy. The text serves as the primary regulatory framework for maintaining the validity and reliability of the assessment across diverse testing environments.

This document is recognized as a foundational technical reference for professionals involved in vocational rehabilitation and employment services. Practitioners frequently note the clinical density of the prose, which is designed for strict adherence to standardized testing procedures.