Very useful
Very useful to find out what kind of questions can appear in the test; tried to guess/estimate to get the answers quickly; might be convenient to have a calculator for some questions
Hudson Test
The abstract, numerical and verbal reasoning tests at three job levels, the 90-second clock on every question, the Business Attitudes Questionnaire, and the report with an overall level and three sub-scores that the employer receives.
- 16 practice tests in the Hudson pack
- 170 questions, all solved
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What is a Hudson test?
A Hudson test is an online reasoning test from Hudson, the Belgian assessment publisher headquartered in Ghent and part of Randstad since 2021. Its abstract, numerical and verbal reasoning tests come at three job levels, from operational to senior management, and are timed multiple choice assessments usually taken online during screening. Personality and motivation questionnaires such as the Business Attitudes Questionnaire sit alongside the ability range.
Which Hudson test you sit depends on the employer and the role: an entry-level position will not be given the same assessment as a graduate or managerial one.
How a Hudson test works
Four things to know before you sit one. Timings and difficulty vary with the level of the role.
- FormatMultiple choice, four options
- Each reasoning question offers four answers. The numerical test gives you an on-screen calculator, and rough paper is worth having for the working.
- Pace90 seconds a question, then it moves on
- The numerical and verbal tests are timed per question, not overall. When the 90 seconds are up the system moves you to the next question whether or not you have answered, and on the verbal test that time includes reading the passage.
- DifficultyThree job levels
- Every test comes in versions for operational staff, junior managers and middle or senior managers. Which one you sit is set by the role, and the senior version is the hardest.
- ScoringOne level, three sub-scores
- After the three tests the employer receives a report with an overall score and level, plus three sub-scores describing your working style and strengths.
Hudson tests by name, with question counts and timings
Your invitation email will name the assessment rather than describe it. This is what each name means, how many questions it carries and how long you get.
| Assessment | What it measures | Questions | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson numerical reasoning | Ratios, percentages, number series, data interpretation, currency conversion | Varies by level | 90 s a question |
| Hudson verbal reasoning | A six to ten line passage, then true, false or cannot say | Varies by level | 90 s a question |
| Hudson abstract reasoning | Shapes, patterns and figures; which box comes next | Varies by level | Timed |
| Business Attitudes Questionnaire | Five personality traits from rated statements | Rated statements | Untimed |
Counts and timings vary by role level and by the version an employer licences. Check the instructions on the screen before you start. Facts checked August 2026.
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- 16
- practice tests
- 170
- questions, all solved
Hudson numerical reasoning test
The numerical reasoning test assesses your ability to deal with numbers quickly and accurately, with questions on ratios, percentages, number sequences, data interpretation, financial analysis and currency conversion.
Each question is multiple choice with four options and timed individually at 90 seconds; the system moves you on when the time is up, answered or not. There is an on-screen calculator, but scrap paper for notes and working is worth having.
Sample numerical question
How many more Australian Dollars (AUD) could you buy with 2,000 British Pounds in 2022 compared to 2023?
a) $360
b) $420
c) $520
d) $1,580
Answer : a) $360.
£2,000 × 1.49 = AUD 2,980
£2,000 × 1.31 = AUD 2,620
2,980 - 2,620 = AUD 360
Hudson verbal reasoning test
The verbal reasoning test presents a short passage of six to ten lines and asks whether a statement is true, false or cannot say. It is timed per question too, and the 90 seconds include the reading time, so processing the passage quickly is the skill being measured.
Sample verbal question
Statement : Free range poultry is less profitable for farmers to produce than battery chickens.
a) Cannot tell
b) True
c) False
Answer : a) Cannot tell. The second paragraph details both advantages and disadvantages to producing free range chicken. While it costs more to raise free range chickens, they can be sold at a higher price. No direct economic comparison is given with battery chickens.
Hudson abstract reasoning test
The abstract reasoning test, which Hudson also calls conceptual reasoning, uses shapes, patterns and figures rather than numbers and words. It is the part of the battery closest to a standard IQ test, and employers read it as a measure of how rationally and analytically you approach an unfamiliar problem.
Sample abstract question
Which of the boxes comes next in the sequence?
Answer : E). Large shapes alternate between diamond and ring (where ring number decreases by one) with each turn. Diagonal corner lines appear in each alternate frame and increase in an anti-clockwise direction with each turn. For every diamond shape, the corner square decreases by one in the following frame, in an anti-clockwise direction.
Hudson Business Attitudes Questionnaire
A personality questionnaire rather than a test, with no right or wrong answers. You rate a series of statements by how strongly you agree, and the result profiles you on five core traits: conscientiousness, extraversion, openness, altruism and emotional stability. Keep the characteristics the role calls for in mind, but answer as yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What candidates ask us most often
Which level of Hudson test will you sit?
The one for the job level you applied for. Hudson publishes each reasoning test in three versions, for operational roles, junior managers and middle or senior managers, and the employer picks the version. If the invitation does not say, the job title is the clue; the senior version is the hardest and the most likely to leave questions unanswered.
What does the Hudson report show the employer?
After all three reasoning tests the recruiter receives an overall score with a level, and three sub-scores describing your working style and strengths. There is no pass mark on the report; the employer decides what the level means for the role.
How do you prepare for the Business Attitudes Questionnaire?
Whilst it’s good practice to run through the questionnaire beforehand, it’s important to remember to be yourself and be truthful with your answers throughout. There are no right or wrong answers, so the best way to approach this part of the test is to be candid and true to yourself.
How will I take my Hudson test?
Hudson tests are taken online, usually from home, after an employer invites you to complete them. The tests are published by Hudson, the Belgian assessment specialist that is part of Randstad.
Reviews
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I like that there was an overall time for the whole test and not a certain time limit by question. I would like to understand also where I need to improve
Interesting
Interesting and clear graphs. However, the data and question could not be presented on the same page simultaneously.
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