a dexterity evaluation apparatus which provides an indication of an individual &# 39 ; s dexterity by determining the amount of time required for an individual to complete the assembly of a circuit on a simulated electronic circuit board in accordance with an adjoining pre - wired circuit . the apparatus includes a simulated electronic circuit panel , electronic circuit components , a timer circuit , and a timer display . to conduct the dexterity evaluation , the timer display count is started , then the evaluation subject assembles the electronic circuit components on the circuit board . when the assembly is complete , the timer display count is automatically stopped . the completed circuit is then compared for accuracy against the pre - wired circuit and the elapsed time recorded . the results provide an indication of the individual &# 39 ; s dexterity for the purpose of monitoring training progress or employment screening .