Abstract reasoning

What does the abstract reasoning test consist of?

Each question consists of a series of geometric figures set out in a logic sequence. The candidate must work out the underlying logic and find the figure that completes the series. The test does not use any verbal or numerical concepts. It is therefore free from any cultural bias the candidate may have.

This is a timed test. It is available in French and English.

What does the abstract reasoning test measure?

The abstract reasoning test measures the candidate’s ability to identify and understand relationships between concepts which have no linguistic or numerical elements. It enables assessment of the candidate’s general intellectual potential, irrespective of their training and professional experience.

What is the practical use of the abstract reasoning test?

A candidate who obtains a good score in the abstract reasoning test will demonstrate the following aptitudes in the workplace:
- ability to analyse abstract data correctly and draw logical conclusions from it;
- ability to integrate new information rapidly in order to solve complex and varied problems;
- ability to adapt to change and develop new skills.
 

Abstract reasoning test example: 

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