Logical Reasoning Tests
A 10-minute, 10-question logical reasoning test for employers who need people to work out rules from unfamiliar information. If you are a candidate looking to practise, the example test on this page is free; the rest of the page is written for the people sending it.
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What the logical reasoning test measures
Each question shows a sequence or grid of shapes with one missing. The candidate works out the rule (rotation, count, position, shading, a combination) and picks the shape that fits from the options. There are 10 questions, one correct answer each, and 10 minutes.
No prior knowledge, language skill or arithmetic is needed. That is the point: it measures how quickly someone can find structure in information they have never seen, which is close to what happens when a new hire meets an unfamiliar process, dataset or system.
Candidates on this platform have averaged 57% on this test. That is the average of everyone who has sat it here, not a pass mark and not a norm for any job.
When to use it, and when not to
Use it when the role genuinely involves working things out from incomplete information: analysts, engineers, developers, planners, operations roles that troubleshoot, and graduate or early-career hiring where there is little track record to go on.
Do not use it as a general filter for roles where the job is mostly known procedure, customer contact or craft skill. A low abstract-reasoning score tells you very little about a receptionist or a welder, and screening them out on it is unfair to them and to you. For those roles, a situational judgement or skills test is the better first screen.
Use the result with the interview, not instead of it. A strong score is a reason to ask harder problem-solving questions; a weak one is a reason to ask how they handled the last unfamiliar problem at work.
Inside the test
Sample Logical Reasoning Tests question
Open the image at full sizeThere is a common theme amongst the boxes. You must determine which box (from options A to F) goes in the missing box.
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The correct answer is C.
What you receive and what to do next
The report shows the percentage correct, time taken and the candidate's answer to every question, alongside the platform average for context. Results are scored on our servers as soon as the candidate finishes and appear in your dashboard immediately.
Most employers pair this test with two others so a single bad ten minutes does not decide anything. The recommended logical reasoning screen, which you can edit before inviting anyone, is:
| Test | Questions | Time | What it adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical reasoning | 10 | 10 min | Working out rules from unfamiliar information |
| Numerical reasoning | 9 | 10 min | Reading tables and percentages under time pressure |
| Verbal reasoning | 12 | 10 min | Judging what a passage does and does not say |
Three tests, about 30 minutes for a candidate, one link. Your first five candidates' results are free, with no card needed; after that you pay one price per candidate whose results you unlock, billed monthly.
For candidates: the example test linked from the top of this page is free and needs no account. It shows the question style; it is not a copy of the live test.
About the test author
Every candidate sees the same questions under the same time limit, and every answer is scored on our servers the moment they finish, so scores are directly comparable. We do not claim that a score predicts performance in your job; use it with the interview, and read the report's platform average as context rather than a pass mark.
Logical Reasoning Tests FAQs
How difficult is a logical reasoning test?
The platform average on this one is 57%, with a 10-minute limit for 10 questions. Most people find the last few questions hard. Difficulty is the same for every candidate, which is what makes the scores comparable.
Do candidates need to prepare for the logical reasoning test?
They do not need knowledge, but familiarity with the format helps, so we give every candidate the same instructions and an example before the timer starts. Candidates who want to practise can use the free example on this page.
Are these tests available in my plan?
Yes. Every organisation has the full library from the first day, with no plan to choose. Results for your first five candidates are free; after that each candidate whose results you unlock is charged at one flat price, billed monthly.
Can I see what the test is like?
Yes: the sample question on this page is a real one, and the example test at the top of the page is free to try. The sample report shows the result format you receive.