Inductive Reasoning

Does your job application require you to pass an inductive reasoning test? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered! Assessment-Training.com offers realistic test simulations developed by psychologists with years of experience designing tests for large publishers such as CEB/Gartner, Talent Q, Saville Assessment, Kenexa (IBM) and Thomas International.

By clicking the image below you can practice 10 free questions of our inductive reasoning practice tests:

Ability tests are a typical part of the selection process, or for development within the workplace. Inductive reasoning tests are one of the most commonly used aptitude tests that come up during a job application. Inductive reasoning tests are standardized psychometric assessment tests that provide the employing organization with information about a candidate’s problem solving abilities. This test is designed to measure a candidate’s ability to work flexibly with unfamiliar information and find solutions. People who perform well on inductive reasoning tests tend to have a greater capacity to think conceptually as well as analytically.

Employers choose to use psychometric testing during their recruitment process to help give a better overall evaluation of candidate’s and their suitability for the job that they’re applying for. Psychometric testing could help to gauge the future performance of candidate's and also improve employee retention by making successful hiring decisions.

The most common way for employers to use aptitude tests such as inductive reasoning, is online. Traditionally, aptitude tests have taken the form of pen and paper but due to benefits such as saving valuable time and money, online testing is used more and more frequently. Undertaking aptitude tests is usually the follow-up action after an employer has accepted your CV or initial job application form. 

If you pass the online test in some cases you are invited to an assessment centre, which is usually done by larger employers. The term assessment centre is used due to the fact that employers conduct these extended assessment in a single centre, either an office of the employers themselves or at a third party venue. The assessment centre is often (but not always) a day that constitutes the final stage of the application process. At the assessment centre they will ask you to sit a repeat test at the assessment centre to verify your earlier test scores, therefore don’t get your friends or family to help you out during the online test! 

Preparing for an assessment centre or online aptitude test can be stressful due to the fact that you don’t know what to expect. The best way to familiarize yourself is with practice aptitude tests that mimic the tests used by employers and recruiters. Assessment-Training.com has prepared thousands of candidates for their assessments and aptitude tests by offering realistic test simulations with fully worked solutions. 

By practicing inductive reasoning tests you can improve your performance during the real test by familiarizing yourself with the format and time-pressure. 

Important characteristics of inductive reasoning are:

• In inductive reasonings tests candidates are provided with a set of graphics (usually around 5) which follow a pattern (see example questions and free inductive reasoning practice test). Candidates are required to determine which of the possible answer options would logically follow in the sequence.
  
  
• Inductive reasoning tests are multiple-choice (only one option is correct in each case).
  
  
• Inductive reasoning tests are administered under exam conditions and strictly timed. The given time per test differs per test publisher; some tests give relatively generous time limits, while others are shorter. Try to work both quickly and accurately.
  
  
• Test takers are usually permitted to use scratch paper.

Doing some research about the tests that you need to take is the most important step in preparation for any aptitude test. If you know what to expect you will increase your chances of performing well due to the fact that you’re familiar with the formats. Also, by practicing aptitude tests you will reveal your own strengths and weaknesses that you can work on in preparation for the actual assessment. 

Therefore, we advise you to find out the test publisher and exact name of the tests that you are about to take, and then search Assessment-Training.com or contact us to get more details about this test. 

These effective test-taking strategy tips and tricks are well worth remembering before you take the actual inductive reasoning tests:

• Practice, practice and practice some more to ace your assessment and aptitude tests!
  
  
• Take your time to carefully read the provided instructions.
  
  
• Be prepared with a pen and a piece of paper when doing the online test.
  
  
• Don’t cheat. This is an important one. Many employers use verification tests to validate your previous results, to see if you have collaborated on your test. Large test publishers often use software that compares your response patterns and performance between the online test and the follow-up supervised test.
  
  
• Try to look at only one aspect of a shape at a time. Look at orientation, size, location and the movement to decode the pattern.
  
  
• Stay calm, you will do great! If you’re stuck and can’t spot the pattern try starting at the end of the sequence and work backwards. This might give you a new perspective.