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Old 4th Jan 2010, 01:35
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Quote: "This would never work in Canada because it requires a minimal level of intelligence.
And as we well know, there is not a single person in the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) or the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) with an IQ greater than that of a turnip."

To see why, take a look at the aptitude level required for a security guard on the Wonderlic test.

Wonderlic Test - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

WonderlicYourself - Bolts From The Blue

The test was given to miscellaneous people of various professions. Examples of scores from everyday professions included:
Chemist - 31
Programmer - 29
Attorney - 29
Journalist - 26
Teacher - 26
Accountant - 26
Sales - 24
Registered nurse - 24
Secretary - 22.5
Bank teller - 22
Clerical worker - 21
Police officer - 21
Gridiron player - 20
Security guard - 17
Warehouse - 15
Janitor - 15
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