Aptitude Tests
Every type of aptitude test employers use, with free practice tests and worked solutions for each one.
The catalogue: 17 aptitude tests
- Abstract Reasoning Abstract reasoning tests can also be referred to as diagrammatic and inductive reasoning tests. You will be expected to identify the relationships ...
- Logical Reasoning Logical Reasoning tests come in three forms: deductive, inductive and abstract. These types of tests do not present you with verbal or numerical in...
- Situational Judgement Situational Judgement Tests assess how you approach situations encountered in the workplace. They are built around hypothetical scenarios to which ...
- Analytical Reasoning Analytical reasoning tests examine an individual’s ability to apply logic to solve problems. The questions vary depending on the type of analytical...
- Numerical Reasoning Numerical reasoning tests demonstrate your ability to deal with numbers quickly and accurately. These tests contain questions that assess your know...
- Verbal Reasoning Verbal reasoning tests assess your understanding and comprehension skills. You will be presented with a short passage of text which you’ll be requi...
- Basic Numeracy Most job roles require a basic numerical skill set. This includes, but is not limited to, operational, customer service, administration, help desk ...
- Spatial Reasoning Spatial reasoning tests your ability to think about objects in both two and three dimensions, and draw conclusions to those objects from limited in...
- Cognitive Ability Cognitive ability tests are predictors of general intelligence. Like IQ tests, they examine your ability to solve problems and think logically, via...
- Mechanical Reasoning Mechanical and electrical aptitude tests are commonly administered for engineering and technical positions including the emergency services and the...
- Diagrammatic Reasoning Diagrammatic reasoning tests assess your logical reasoning ability. The questions measure your ability to infer a set of rules from a flowchart or ...
- Non-Verbal Reasoning Non-verbal reasoning tests encompass a range of psychometric aptitude tests, all aimed at identifying your capacity to recognise relationships betw...
- Basic Comprehension These are foundation level verbal reasoning tests which assess your ability to reason using concepts wrapped in words. It verifies your level of un...
- Deductive Reasoning A deductive reasoning test assesses your ability to use given information and make logical deductions. The test is not based on any previous knowle...
- Financial Reasoning Financial reasoning tests are similar to numerical reasoning tests, in that they will present financial information to you via graphs, tables and t...
- Inductive Reasoning Inductive reasoning tests can also be referred to as diagrammatic and abstract reasoning tests. The most popular forms of inductive reasoning tests...
- Error Checking Error checking tests assess a candidate’s ability to identify errors in data sets and assess the correctness of information. They are also known as...
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What is an aptitude test?
An aptitude test is a timed assessment that measures how well you reason with new information, rather than what you already know. Employers use them early in the hiring process to compare candidates on a level playing field, so your score often decides whether you reach interview. Because the question styles repeat from test to test, practising the specific type you will sit is the most reliable way to improve.
What are the main types of aptitude test?
Most tests you will meet fall into a small number of families, and each has its own page here with free practice questions.
- Numerical reasoning: interpreting tables, charts and percentages under time pressure.
- Verbal reasoning: reading a passage and judging whether statements are true, false or impossible to say.
- Logical, diagrammatic and abstract reasoning: spotting the rule in sequences of shapes and patterns.
- Mechanical and spatial reasoning: applying physical principles and visualising objects in space, common in engineering and forces roles.
- Situational judgement: choosing the most effective response to realistic workplace scenarios.
- Clerical and error checking: comparing information quickly and accurately.
How are aptitude tests scored?
Your raw score is converted into a percentile that compares you against a norm group of people who took the same test, such as recent graduates. Employers then apply their own cut-off, commonly somewhere around the 40th to 60th percentile, though competitive schemes set it higher. That means you are not aiming for full marks; you are aiming to be comfortably faster and more accurate than the average candidate, which is exactly what timed practice builds.
How should I prepare for an aptitude test?
Start by finding out which test type and publisher your employer uses, since formats differ noticeably between providers such as SHL and Saville. Then practise that specific format under timed conditions and review the worked solutions for every question you miss, because understanding the method matters more than the score on any single practice run. Spacing practice over a week or two beats cramming the night before.
Aptitude Tests FAQs
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How long does an aptitude test take?
Most individual tests run 15 to 25 minutes, with roughly 30 seconds to a minute per question. Employers often combine two or three test types into one sitting, so allow up to an hour for a full assessment.
What is a good score on an aptitude test?
Scores are relative, so a good score is one above the employer’s cut-off percentile rather than a fixed number of correct answers. Beating the average of your comparison group is usually enough to progress, and practice reliably shifts you up the distribution.
How do I find out which aptitude test I will sit?
The invitation email usually names the test publisher, and the look of the practice questions confirms it. Our employer and publisher pages list which assessments each company uses, so you can practise the matching format before test day.
Are these practice tests free?
Yes. Every test type listed on this page has free practice questions with answers, so you can try each format before deciding whether you want the full practice packages with worked solutions.
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