Frequently Asked Questions

Although AlertMeter flags an employee when test results fall outside the tolerated performance margin, it does not indicate the cause for the deviation. The next step would be for the company or supervisor to investigate further and respond according to their own HR policies.

Individuals’ baselines scores are dynamic. The scoring algorithm adjusts automatically to reflect the user’s natural improvement at the test. This is referred to as a “rolling baseline.”

Baseline scores are specific to individual users, not entire industries or sectors.

AlertMeter is available as an app for Apple iOS and Android OS smartphones, or it can be accessed with a Web browser on a 9” touchscreen tablet such as an Apple iPad, or on a desktop or laptop personal computer.

You can demo the browser-based test by going to https://app.alertmeter.com/signup. To demo the smartphone app version, download the app from the Apple or Android app stores, launch it once installed, then tap “Just a Demo.”

Most organizations affix the touchscreen tablets to the wall or a table near clock-in devices or common entries, in ready rooms, line-out areas, or similar. Another option is using the AlertMeter app on smartphones. Both test versions can be taken at any time or multiple times throughout a day or shift.

Surveys overwhelmingly show that employees appreciate the non-invasiveness of alertness testing.

Employees are assigned to Supervisors in the Admin Dashboard. If an employee is flagged, a text message or email notification is sent to the Supervisor.

Gaming detection is built into the software. If it detects gaming, the system will abort for a set period of time. Because users will become more adept at the test over time, the algorithm adjusts baselines to account for natural improvement at the test. As a result, the system can detect if users are intentionally trying to manipulate their baseline scores.

Not at all. In fact, people often find it enjoyable and like to see their scores as an insight into their present mental acuity.