Computer-based human performance assessment technology is remarkably important in industry, government agencies, medical, and homeland defense arenas. Computer-based test systems have validated effectiveness in many areas including the following:
 

• Field assessment of risk factors such as fatigue, sleep loss, and environmental stressors that might render soldiers, rescue workers, or security agents less effective.

• Assessment of the detrimental effects of other risk factors such as shift work, alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs, and other stressors such as heat, vibration, and noise.

• Assessment of degraded performance capability due to exposure to chemical warfare agents.

• Assessment of the influence or side effects of protective drugs administered for counteracting chemical or biological warfare agents.

• Monitoring performance capability or functional state of those individuals called upon to perform sustained operations activities (i.e., long-term work assignments or missions).

• Improving diagnosis and assessment of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Multiple Sclerosis.

• Assessing human performance potential and providing countermeasures to extend or to improve performance ability.

• Evaluation of training effectiveness and progress.

• Personnel selection and assignment.