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Business Analyst assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Critical Thinking82%
Data Analysis and Statistics74%
Verbal Reasoning68%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of planning and delivery skills.

The Business Analyst template combines Critical Thinking, Data Analysis and Statistics, Verbal Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

3tests50minutes42questions in total

01 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES

Critical Thinking

Shows whether candidates can judge an argument, spot what it assumes and tell which conclusions follow.

  • Inference
  • Recognising assumptions
  • Deduction

02 · 15 QUESTIONS · 20 MINUTES

Data Analysis and Statistics

Checks whether candidates can summarise data, apply probability and testing, and draw sound conclusions.

  • Descriptive statistics
  • Probability
  • Inference and testing

03 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Verbal Reasoning

Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.

  • Reading comprehension
  • Evaluating statements
  • Drawing conclusions

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore planning, prioritisation and dependable delivery.

You receive a result for each included test: Critical Thinking, Data Analysis and Statistics, Verbal Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on reviewing a project handover before the next milestone.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

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 across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

This Critical Thinking example is set in the work of a Business Analyst: reviewing a project handover before the next milestone. Use it to talk through a candidate's reasoning alongside their results.

Business Analyst: reviewing a project handover before the next milestoneWorkplace example

A handover note states: 'Call volumes fell by 20% after the new self-service page launched, so the page is working and the second phase should go ahead.'

Which assumption does the conclusion depend on?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Business Analyst assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Critical Thinking, Data Analysis and Statistics, Verbal Reasoning. It brings together evidence about planning, prioritisation and dependable delivery, giving you areas to explore when reviewing a project handover before the next milestone.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on reviewing a project handover before the next milestone to explore practical application. Ask them to identify dependencies, prioritise the work and explain how they would handle a delay.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Critical ThinkingUse a short Critical Thinking work sample to explore how they apply inference and recognising assumptions.
  • Data Analysis and StatisticsUse a short Data Analysis and Statistics work sample to explore how they apply descriptive statistics and probability.
  • Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.

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.

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BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Business Analyst vacancy?

Yes. Start with Critical Thinking, Data Analysis and Statistics, Verbal Reasoning, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Critical Thinking to explore inference. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Business Analyst work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Critical Thinking, Data Analysis and Statistics, Verbal Reasoning online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on reviewing a project handover before the next milestone to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Critical Thinking included?

Shows whether candidates can judge an argument, spot what it assumes and tell which conclusions follow. Use a short Critical Thinking work sample to explore how they apply inference and recognising assumptions. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Business Analyst assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 3 tests and allows 50 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Critical Thinking, Data Analysis and Statistics, Verbal Reasoning separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Business Analyst selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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