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Numerical information
Explore candidates’ understanding.
See how candidates think through new problems.
Assess candidates’ cognitive ability with consistent questions. Compare how they work with information and solve the problems your role needs.
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CompletedCognitive Ability KNOWLEDGE
A clearer picture.
7 of 10 questions correct
70%
Numerical information3 / 4
Verbal information2 / 3
Reasoning & problem solving2 / 3
Knowledge you can see.
A conversation you can focus.
A conversation you can focus.
WHAT THE TEST EXPLORES
A clearer view of cognitive ability.
Focus on the areas that matter for the work your candidates will do.
10questions10minutesMultiple choicequestion format
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Verbal information
Compare knowledge through consistent questions.
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Reasoning & problem solving
Identify an area to explore in the interview.
A RANGE OF DIFFICULTY
One test. Different abilities.
From straightforward questions to more challenging problems.
Our Cognitive Ability test combines questions of different difficulty, helping you compare candidates across a range of abilities.
The test is labelled intermediate; the questions span a range of difficulty. Use the results alongside interviews and relevant work samples.
TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
English, plus 13 languages.
Assess candidates in the language they work in.
- English
- Chinese (simplified)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Thai
- Vietnamese
- Indonesian
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
Languages available across our test suite. Options vary by test and level.
TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION
Try a Cognitive Ability question.
Our Cognitive Ability questions explore candidates’ understanding through a consistent format. Try an example to see the kind of information they work with.
Cognitive AbilityQuestion context
Elane is 7 years older than Lex. Amy is 5 years younger than Lex. Martin is twice the age of Elane. Nigel is 3 years younger than Amy.
A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Using Cognitive Ability in recruitment.
What does the Cognitive Ability test assess?
The Cognitive Ability test explores numerical information, verbal information and reasoning & problem solving. Candidates work through multiple-choice questions, giving you a consistent way to compare their reasoning on the same problems. Choose it when those abilities are relevant to the work your role involves.
How can you use the Cognitive Ability results?
Compare candidates on the same Cognitive Ability assessment and consider the reasoning your role requires. Explore how they approach a relevant problem in the interview. Review the score alongside other test results, experience and work samples before deciding who progresses.
Where is cognitive ability useful?
- Graduate rolesLearning new information and solving unfamiliar problems.
- Analytical rolesWorking across numerical, verbal and reasoning questions.
- Operational rolesUnderstanding information before choosing a response.
SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF
See the person behind the score.
Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.
BEFORE YOU START
Your Cognitive Ability questions, answered.
What does the Cognitive Ability test help me assess?
It explores numerical information, verbal information, reasoning & problem solving. Use the results to compare candidates on the same questions and identify topics to explore further.
Which Cognitive Ability topics should matter for my role?
Start with the work the person will do. This page covers numerical information, verbal information, reasoning & problem solving. Decide which of those areas matter for your role before reviewing results, and explore any specialist requirements separately.
Can I combine Cognitive Ability with other tests?
Yes. Add Cognitive Ability alongside other relevant tests in one assessment. Choose the combination for your role and review the total time before inviting candidates.
Can I assess real candidates for free?
Yes. Create your account, build an assessment and invite candidates. Your first 5 candidate results are free. No credit card is required.
What happens after my free results?
You pay per candidate result you unlock, rather than per test. There is no subscription or annual commitment. Check the pricing page for current rates.
How should I use the Cognitive Ability results?
Compare results against the knowledge or ability your role needs. Use them to focus interviews and practical tasks, alongside relevant experience. A test score should not decide who you hire on its own.