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The Caliper Assessment (aka Caliper Profile) is an employment assessment test that measures your personality and cognitive skills. The results of your test are used by potential employers to screen job candidates and tell them whether you are a good candidate for a specific role. It is vital that you prepare for taking the Caliper Profile, which will help position you in front of human resource teams and hiring managers.
The Caliper Assessment is untimed but generally takes between 1-3 hours to complete. There are 180 multiple-choice questions, and it measures candidates in seven areas:
- Leadership
- Active communication
- Interpersonal dynamics
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Process management
- Self-management
It is important to note that while every test focuses on these areas, the test evaluates your response differently based on the role to which you are applying. The same response to a question might make someone a strong candidate for a management role but would be viewed negatively if they were applying for a nursing role.
Did you know?
There are two main sections in the Caliper Assessment – the personality section and the cognitive section. The assessment measures 21 traits and one type of cognitive ability. Scores are measured against a norm, and hiring entities receive a comprehensive report stating whether applicants are a good fit based on the needs of the position. The test can be taken on a computer or with paper and a black ink pen.
The Caliper Assessment predicts your ability to perform the tasks that will be expected of you in a role. The results of the test may be used throughout your employment. In addition to being used during the hiring process, employers continue to use the results when making decisions on career advancement and team building. The test helps companies develop into high-performing organizations.
Caliper Question Types Explained
There are essentially three different types of questions. It is important to note that for the behavioral and personality questions, there are no right or wrong answers. The cognitive portion of the test challenges your abstract reasoning skills, and these questions do have right and wrong answers.
You must answer all questions before your Caliper profile assessment can be scored.
Personality Profile Questions
This section of the Caliper personality test measures 21 behavioral traits, which are used by hiring managers to gain an objective view of your strengths, limitations, motivations, work style, and potential. While the answers technically have no right or wrong answer, it’s important to remember that you want your hiring manager to consider you for a position. Therefore, rather than answering each question with your initial response, consider answering these questions as if you are already in the role.
For example, if you see a question that discusses working while being interrupted by others, consider the role you are applying for and respond accordingly. If you expect to have a number of employees vying for your attention, you will probably want to respond that you don’t mind being interrupted. If you are applying for a role as a data researcher, you would probably want to indicate that you don’t like to be interrupted while working.
Most/Least Questions
The test begins with two personality questionnaires. In these sections, you are given several statements and asked to select both the one that is most reflective of your beliefs or feelings and the one that is least reflective of you.
In some of these questions, the statements will be preceded by a statement giving context to your response.
Your answer sheet will have two responses for each of these types of questions.
| Most | Least | |
| I sometimes have the feeling that I am taking too much responsibility upon me. | ||
| I have the ability to persuade people to do almost anything. | ||
| I cannot imagine myself lying or cheating. | ||
| I seem to enjoy interacting with people more than others do. |
Rating Questions
This section contains questions where you are asked to respond based on a scale with either 5 or 7 options. You will be given a statement and asked whether you agree or disagree with options ranging from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree.
Cognitive Ability Questions
The Caliper assessment includes an abstract reasoning section, which measures your ability to think on your feet. Candidates who do well in these sections show that they can see the big picture, learn new skills quickly, detect relationships between ideas, and solve new problems on a regular basis.
In this section, there are right and wrong answers. To do well on these questions, it’s important to pay close attention to the details. As there is only one right answer, you will frequently be able to eliminate wrong answers and reach the correct response as a process of elimination.
Number Series
In number series questions, you are asked to identify a missing number. The key to success is recognizing the pattern in the series and selecting the answer that meets the pattern’s parameters.
Try a Number Series Sample Question
What is the next number in the following series of numbers?
3 5 9 17 33
- 45
- 57
- 65
- 71
The correct answer is 65.
Explanation:
Look at the differences between the numbers:
3 5 9 17 33
+2 +4 +8 +16
*2 *2 *2
The differences between each term are multiplied by 2 in every step. Therefore, the difference between the last displayed number of the series and the next number should be 16*2 = 32.
The next number of the series is, therefore, 33 + 32 = 65.
Another way to look at the differences is to realize that there is a consistent relationship between the series of differences and the original series. Each difference equals the number of the series minus one (“1”), or simply each number in the series of differences is the previous natural number in comparison to the original series.
It can be formally written as follows: an+1 = an + (an – 1)
For learning purposes, the next numbers of the series would be:
65 + 64 = 129
129 + 128 = 267
Visual Analogy
In visual analogy questions, you are asked to map the relationship between the first two images, and apply that mapping between a given image and one of the multiple-choice options. The key to success with visual analogies is to identify the pattern and choose the option that fits within that pattern.
Try a Visual Analogy Sample Question
The correct answer is B.
Explanation:
Two steps create the transition between element ONE and TWO:
Step 1 – the entire element rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Step 2 – sections that were black become white and sections that were white become black.
In order to maintain the analogy, element THREE must go through the same process:
Step 1 – the entire element rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise. At this point, the element will look like this:
Note that you can already choose the correct answer based on this observation as only answer B is in the appropriate orientation.
Step 2 – black and white sections switch colors. Answer B maintains this observation, too.
Series Completion
You are given a series of shapes where one shape is missing and you are asked to identify which shape belongs in the pattern. You will need to look at the different elements within the series and recognize patterns. It’s critical to take your time in this section as you try to understand the change between the elements in the series. Look for patterns, and try to eliminate options from the answer panel.
Try a Figural Series Completion Sample Question
Which of the figures below the line will replace the question mark, following the sequence of figures shown?
The correct answer is A.
Explanation: Each element contains four brackets aligned horizontally. From left to right, the leftmost bracket of an element becomes the rightmost bracket of the next element. In its new location, the bracket rotates 180 degrees and faces the other opposite direction. In the missing element, the simple bracket moves to the rightmost position and faces the same direction as the curly brackets, as presented in answer A.
Matrix Completion
These questions present you with a table of nine boxes. Eight of the boxes contain an image, and one of the boxes contains a question mark. You need to look for patterns within the matrix to figure out which of the options is the right fit for the matrix.
Try a Matrix Completion Sample Question
Which of the following should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
The correct answer is C
Explanation: Take any two elements of one column or of one row and compare them. If they share a feature, then the third element of that column/row does not include that same feature. On the contrary, if there is a feature that appears in only one of them, it is included in the third element as well.
For example, the left column – the top and the middle elements are identical except for the square that surrounds the middle element. Therefore, none of the features comprise the bottom element but the surrounding square.
The missing element – elements 7 and 8 of the bottom row – share one feature, a square. The features inside the square of element 8 are unique to element 8, and element 7 has no unique features. The missing element, thus, is identical to the unique features of element 8.
Caliper Preparation Strategies
On the surface, personality tests appear impossible to prepare for. This isn’t math or English, where you can study and practice specific skill sets. However, there are a number of ways you can prepare for the test which will put you in a better position to provide test administrators with the responses that they are looking for.
Establish the right state of mind for the Caliper assessment
The Caliper test is assessing your fitness for a job. It isn’t measuring whether you are a good person. Come into the test feeling confident. Remind yourself that you are a finalist for the position and the company feels good about you as a potential employee. Feeling confident and self-assured in your skills will come through when answering questions.
Experiment with free online personality tests
Taking practice tests helps remove the stress from the test day experience. You’ll know what to expect and the type of questions you will be seeing. In addition, they provide feedback, which can help you strategize the types of responses you want to give.
If you are completely new to the concept of personality testing, try to find some adequate free personality tests that offer feedback. As much fun as it may be to discover you have the personality of Tom Cruise in Top Gun, that may not be very helpful in your quest to do well on the Caliper. Therefore, make sure to find real personality tests!
Nonetheless, there is no replacement for a practice test or preparation course that is dedicated to your Caliper Profile assessment.
Work on cognitive ability skills
Take as many cognitive ability tests as you can. The more comfortable you are with these types of tests and the more practice you get, the likelier it will be that you excel at these questions. You’ll be prepared for every type of pattern or series that the test throws at you, and you’ll be in a position to generate a top score in this section.
We have the perfect course at iPrep for you to sharpen your figural reasoning skills – access our inductive reasoning test course.
Learn what to expect on cognitive and behavioral questions
Take time and invest in a Caliper Profile course (like those that will soon be offered by iPrep). You’ll have the chance to take a simulated test, get used to the testing format, and receive feedback on your results.
You may have heard that you can’t prepare for a personality test. You may have also heard that one should never admit weakness or exhibit negative feelings while taking a test or that one should demonstrate impeccable consistency during the test. Those approaches will often ensure that you fail your test.
Courses won’t help you change your personality, but they will guide you as to the types of responses to give. It will help you position and frame your answers in a way that demonstrates to hiring managers that you have the right approach to succeed in the role.
Research the role and adapt your testing to it
Take the time to talk to people working in a similar role and ask them about their experience. Find out what type of personality succeeds in the role you are looking for. When you sit down to take the test, envision yourself in the role, and answer the questions as if you were working in the position and the situation being described as a scenario you are facing. This will help ensure that your business persona comes through in the test results.
Test Features
Caliper Assessment Fast Facts (tl;dr)
- Total of 180 questions
- Untimed test, but typically takes 1-3 hours to complete
- Four sections
- 2 personality test sections
- 1 behavioral test section
- 1 cognitive abilities section
- Assess 21 personality traits and numerous competencies, which are derived from them
- Tests typically are administered by the hiring company
- Every question must be answered
- Test is done on computer or with paper and pen
- Test is scored relative to a normalized scale (entry-level, managerial, professional, etc.)
Common Names of the Caliper test
The Caliper Profile is the official name of the test. It is occasionally referred to as the Caliper Assessment or the Caliper Personality Test.
Caliper Profile vs. Caliper Quick View
The Caliper Profile is the full version of the test and includes four sections. The Caliper Quick View is a modified version of the test. It contains the behavioral and personality sections of the test but does not include the cognitive abilities section. The Caliper Quick View is typically given to entry-level candidates and takes between 25-60 minutes to complete.
Caliper Modifications
The questions on the Caliper are the same, regardless of the role that is offered. However, the evaluation criteria for responses is modified based on the role. Candidates applying for a sales position, for example, will see the same questions as someone being evaluated for a customer service representative position, but their responses would be evaluated differently.
Technical Facts
Scientifically-Backed Test
The Caliper Profile has been used for nearly 60 years and is viewed by many as the industry standard. The test helps hiring managers identify candidates who are likely to succeed in a role. It uses scientifically validated data to help companies predict future performance, select top talent, and create an environment that enables high-performing teams to flourish.
Compares Scores To Job Models
The Caliper measures traits, behaviors, competencies, and job fit to job models. The hiring manager or HR team will select the appropriate job model, and results are measured against the baselines of successful professionals.
There are 21 different traits that are measured by the test. These traits, which are considered more like natural tendencies than ability, indicate your attitude toward work.
Behaviors measure the actions that you will display on a job. While traits are essentially invisible to others, behaviors are actions that anyone can see.
Competencies help predict how you will perform in the role. The Caliper has a comprehensive library of 56 different competencies, divided into 7 categories (see next section for more). As opposed to behaviors that are always on display, competencies often take time to be exposed in a workplace.
The test combines traits, behaviors, and profiles, and matches them to job models. If your scores match the model, Caliper considers you to be a quality candidate for the role.
Seven competency areas of the Caliper Profile
Caliper has developed a comprehensive competency library, with 56 different competencies divided into 7 sections. After taking the test, the hiring manager or HR team will have insight into your strengths and weaknesses within the following areas.
| 1. Leading | 2. Active Communication | 3. Interpersonal Dynamics |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Maturity | Influence and Persuasion | Interpersonal Sensitivity |
| Leadership Communication | Conflict Management | Helpfulness |
| Driving Results | Negotiating | Service Focus |
| Leading Change | Active Listening | Relationship Building |
| Managing Innovation | Communicating | Collaboration and Teamwork |
| Managing Quality | Instructing | Organizational Savvy |
| Team Building | Global Mindset | |
| Coaching and Developing Others | ||
| Delegating | ||
| Fact-Based Management | ||
| Strategic Talent Management | ||
| Directing |
| 4. Making Decisions | 5. Solving Problems | 6. Managing Processes | 7. Self-Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deliberative Decision Making | Creativity and Innovation | Quality Focus | Composure and Resiliency |
| Decisiveness | Analytical Thinking | Compliance | Generating and Expressing Enthusiasm |
| Strategic Thinking | Learning Agility | Response Orientation | Strength of Conviction |
| Organizational Citizenship | Scientific Acumen | Safety Focus | Achievement Motivation and Perseverance |
| Information Seeking | Business Acumen | Process Management | Self-Awareness |
| Time Management | Adaptability | ||
| Planning and Priority Setting | Initiating Action | ||
| Organizing and Documenting Information | Accountability | ||
| Applying Standard Practices | Professionalism | ||
| Continuous Learning | |||
| Extended Task Focus | |||
| Comfort with Ambiguity |
Defining Caliper Competencies
Leadership Maturity – serves as a role model by demonstrating humility, confidence, and courage in leadership role
Leadership Communication – builds morale and encourages ownership of company mission, goals, and values
Driving Results – motivates others to achieve and exceed goals
Leading Change – creates a vision for change and engaging others
Managing Innovation – creates opportunities by fostering an open environment
Managing Quality – measures, tracks, and assesses quality work of others
Team Building – enables and encourages team members to work together
Coaching and Development – guides direct reports to improve
Delegating – knows when and how to delegate work to others
Fact-Based Management – makes decisions using all available information
Strategic Talent Management – attracts quality candidates
Directing – manages others to ensure organizational goals are met
Influence and Persuasion – influences others to follow their agenda
Conflict Management – addresses problems openly and resolves conflicts
Negotiating – identifies bargaining points and generates win-win solutions
Active Listening – expresses interest in other people’s ideas
Communicating – provides clear, concise information to others
Instructing – displays confidence while explaining concepts to others
Interpersonal Sensitivity – relates to needs of others to achieve productive outcomes
Helpfulness – provides pleasant customer experience
Service Focus – creates customer loyalty through enhanced customer experience
Relationship Building – forges long term relationships based on trust
Collaboration and Teamwork – work collaboratively with others to achieve goals
Organizational Savvy – uses formal and informal communication channels within the organization
Global Mindset – appreciates diversity
Deliberative Decision-Making – gathers relevant information before making a decision
Decisiveness – takes calculated risks even without all information
Strategic Thinking – drives a shared vision of the organization’s vision
Organizational Citizenship – places efforts towards the common good
Information Seeking – driven by underlying curiosity to learn more
Creativity and Innovation – questions existing practices
Analytical Thinking – grasps underlying concepts and identifies root causes
Learning Agility – discerns patterns in data and recognizes relationships between concepts
Scientific Acumen – implements best practices in scientific inquiry
Business Acumen – makes sound business decisions based on company’s business model
Quality Focus – ensures that work in one’s area is performed with excellence
Compliance – ensures that teams are compliant with rules and regulations
Response Orientation – assesses situation and acts appropriately during an emergency
Safety Focus – takes steps to protect workers against accidents
Process Management – takes a systematic approach to make workflow more effective
Time Management – focuses on getting tasks done in a timely manner
Planning and Priority Setting – identifies what needs to be done to complete tasks
Organizing and Documenting Information – produces well-organized documentation that meets required standards
Applying Standard Best Practices – follows best practices to complete tasks
Composure and Resiliency – deals effectively with pressure even under adversity
Generating and Expressing Enthusiasm – motivated by enthusiasm and emotion
Strength of Conviction – stays the course even when outside influences push against them
Achievement Motivation and Perseverance – displays determination to continually improve
Self-Awareness – recognizes their own emotional reactions and thoughts
Adaptability – shifts course when plans are affected by outside influences
Initiating Action – self-starters who take the lead
Accountability – accepts responsibility and takes ownership for tasks under their control
Professionalism – sets high standards and serves as role model for others
Continuous Learning – takes responsibility for their own professional development
Extended Task Focus – continues to perform same work function for long periods of time
Comfort With Ambiguity – comfortable working in situations without clear guidelines
Job Models
Caliper has identified commonalities across jobs with similar tasks and objectives. The job models are a set of success criteria. If you score well in the job model, you are likely to perform well on the job.
There are five categories of job models:
- Management – includes marketing leader, sales manager, franchisee, and service leader
- Sales – includes account development, producer, and agency recruiter
- Service – includes bank teller, customer service representative, and service associate
- Technical – includes analysts, financial advisors, and technicians
- Other – includes educators, HR professionals, and nurses
Your test will be aligned with job models in these categories, and your score will be compared to scores within the job model.
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Results Scale and Interpretations
Results are sent to the hiring manager or HR team immediately upon completing the test. You will not have access to your results unless the company chooses to share them with you, but Caliper recommends that employers do not share this information.
What Is a Good Caliper Profile Score?
Scores range from 1-99 and predict the likelihood of a candidate succeeding in a role.
- Scores 80-99 – The candidate is a strong fit with the requirements of the role
- Scores 60-79 – The candidate will most likely succeed in the position, but may need support in key areas
- Scores 40-59 – The candidate may experience difficulty performing the tasks required in this role
- Scores 1-39 – The candidate is unlikely to succeed in the role
These scores are based on a comparison between the answers given on the test and responses from the testing group.
Additional Data
In addition to the score, employers receive a competency overview, showing how you performed in areas that are important for the role.
The results also include key findings, which outline the behaviors most likely to impact your success in the prospective position, whether they serve as a strength or pose a challenge.
The report includes information relating to competencies as well, showing your strengths and possible challenges.
The report closes by sharing scores in the 21 traits that are measured by the test. Each bar shows the percentile rank of how you scored on each trait relative to the appropriate Caliper norm group.
Score Uses
The Caliper Profile is first used to make hiring decisions. However, if you are hired, your employer will always have access to your results. They may be used by others to guide future training or development decisions, used as a tool to see which employees would work well together, and could play a role in future promotions.
Caliper Assessment FAQs
The Caliper Assessment test is a screening tool used by companies to see if you are a good fit for the job they are looking to fill. It is also called the Caliper Profile.
The Caliper personality test is part of the Caliper Profile. It asks questions to get a good sense of your personality, so it can see if you would be a good fit for a job.
Yes and no. There are no grades in the test, so in that sense you can’t fail the test. However, if the test sees that you are not a good fit for the role for which you are applying, you will probably not get the job.
No, you must answer every question before you can submit the test.
You will want to do three things to improve your chances of being offered a job. First, take practice tests so you are comfortable with the format. Second, when answering questions, put yourself in the role for which you are applying, and answer from that perspective. Lastly, practice cognitive ability questions.
You should research the role for which you are applying and tailor your answers to that role. If you decide beforehand to answer all questions in a specific way, in all likelihood the test will screen you out and you will not get the job.
The Caliper Sales Assessment is the same test as the regular Caliper. However, the responses it is looking for are those which indicate that you will succeed in a sales role.
The cognitive ability questions may give you a hard time, especially if you are not used to looking for patterns and sequences. Studying those sections will help you improve your scores. The personality questions are not hard, but you will want to give them some thought rather than just write down the first answer that you think of.
No. The test usually takes between 1-3 hours to complete.
Yes. The Caliper Quick View is a shortened version of the test and does not include the abstract reasoning section. It is used primarily for entry-level positions and typically takes about 25-60 minutes to complete.
The Caliper Assessment is free to you. The company that is administering the test pays the fee.
A score of 60 or higher indicates that you will most likely succeed in the role. The higher the score, the better. However, the score is not a percentage of correct answers but rather your likelihood of success compared to others.
You cannot get a copy of your report unless your employer decides to share the information with you.
You will need to do three things to do well on the test. First, practice cognitive ability questions. These are the only questions with actual right and wrong answers. Second, take practice tests like those offered by iPrep to get comfortable with the type of questions you will have to answer. Finally, when answering the questions, picture yourself as someone in the role. Your answers will be better calibrated to the role if you do that.
Only the company receives your results. If you would like to see a sample report so you know what they measure, you can click here.
The Caliper Assessment measures the likelihood that you will succeed in a role. It focuses on your personality profile to determine job fit and corroborates the conjecture with a cognitive ability score.
Yes, the test is administered all over the world. Results for roles are based on the culture or country where the test is being given.
Caliper Assessment Test Tips
- Research the role you are applying for
The more you know about the ideal profile, the easier it will be to answer questions as if you are already in the role. - Practice
Make sure you are familiar with the types of questions you will be facing. Using a service like iPrep can be invaluable in preparing you for test day. - Rest up
Make sure to get a good night’s sleep the night before, and eat a healthy meal. - Remain calm
This test is designed to let you show employers why you are the best candidate for the job.
Administration
Test Location: Either at the offices of the company you are applying to or online via a personalized link you will get from the recruiter.
Test Schedule: Tests are scheduled as part of the interview process.
Test Format: Multiple-choice on computer or offline.
Test Materials: Test taken on computer. Bring a black ink pen if the test is taken offline.
Cost: There are no fees for the job candidate.
Retake Policy: Retakes rarely are offered by the hiring company, but there is no policy against it.
Test Provider
The Caliper Profile test has been administered for almost 60 years and has helped over 65,000 organizations hire the right candidate.
In 2019, PSI Testing Excellence acquired Caliper. PSI is a worldwide professional testing services provider, administering over 15 million assessments each year.
Disclaimer – All the information and prep materials on iPrep are genuine and were created for tutoring purposes. iPrep is not affiliated with the PSI, Caliper Corp., or any other company mentioned.
Get to know what the cognitive ability section of the Caliper Assessment will be like by practicing with these sample questions:
Question 1 of 8
What is the next number in the following series of numbers?
-1 2 1 3 4
- 5
- 7
- 1
- 6
The correct answer is 7.
Explanation:
Look at the differences between the numbers:
-1 2 1 3 4
+3 -1 +2 +1
While there is no simple pattern to the differences, you do get a hint: all the elements of the series of the differences, except the first one, appear in the same order as the numbers of the original series. You can assume that the next difference will be +3 as it is the number that follows 1 in the original series.
Therefore, the next number of the series is 4 + 3 = 7
The complete logic of the series is that every term in the series equals the sum of the previous two terms.
It can be formally written as follows: an+2 = an + an+1
For learning purposes, here is the series, had it continued for several more steps:
-1 2 1 3 4 7 11 18 29 47
+3 -1 +2 +1 +3 +4 +7 +11 +18
And for general knowledge: Did you know that any series of numbers in which each number (third in sequence and above) is the sum of the two preceding numbers is known as the Fibonacci sequence, named after Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa, known as Fibonacci?
Question 2 of 8
What is the next number in the following series of numbers?
1 1 2 4 6 18 21
- 84
- 63
- 26
- 24
The correct answer is 84.
Explanation:
Look at the differences between the numbers. After writing them on your scratch paper, you will notice two alternating patterns:
1 1 2 4 6 18 21
*1 +1 *2 +2 *3 +3
The first pattern is multiplication; in every second step, the multiplier increases by 1. The second pattern is an addition; in every second step, the increment increases by 1 as well. According to this observation, the next number of the series follows the first pattern and is equal to the last number times four (*4).
The next number of the series is 21*4 = 84
For learning purposes, here is the series, had it continued for several more steps:
1 1 2 4 6 18 21 84 88 440 445
*1 +1 *2 +2 *3 +3 *4 +4 *5 +5
Things to consider:
- When you see that the number hasn’t changed in one of the steps of the series, you should consider two main options:
- The difference represents a step of “+0”, which is usually a part of a sub-series of increments (+0, +1, +2, +3 etc.) or a sub-series of diminishing increments (+2, +1, +0, -1, etc.)
- The difference represents a step of “*1”, which is usually a part of a sub-series of incremental multiplication (*1, *2, *3 etc.)
- Think of the difference between the numbers 2 and 4. It can be equivalently described as an addition of 2 or multiplication by 2. Similarly, the difference between 1 and 2 can be equivalently described as an addition of 1 or multiplication by 2.
Remember these examples and try to recall them if you encounter these steps in future problems.
Question 3 of 8
Which of the figures below the line will replace the question mark, following the sequence of figures shown?
The correct answer is B.
Explanation: Each element in the sequence contains four inner shapes. Although it may seem as if these four shapes create a meaningful structure, they actually don’t. In each step in the sequence, each of the four elements rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise. In the missing element, each of the inner shapes would complete a 270 degrees rotation in comparison to the first element.
An alternative explanation is that you can imagine each element as having four quarters, each holding a different shape. Each step within the sequence, each of the inner shapes moves to the neighboring quarter, going clockwise.
Tips:
- Remember to look for simple solutions.
- It is often easier to follow the logic of one or two of the inner shapes. In many cases, that would be enough to identify the correct answer from the distractors.
Question 4 of 8
Which of the figures below the line will replace the question mark, following the sequence of figures shown?
The correct answer is A.
Explanation:
Each element is comprised of a square divided by two lines and of three shapes—a black circle, a white circle, and a white square.
The logic of the series is based on two processes:
- In each step, the element is rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The rotation cannot be recognized if one only looks at the big circle and the lines because of its symmetry; however, you can follow the white circle and the white square and realize that they maintain their relative positions. Assuming the trend continues, and the element is rotated 90 degrees again, then answers A and D represent the expected positions of the white circle and the white square.
- In addition to the rotation, the black circle moves along the line it is initially positioned on. In each step, the black circle gets closer to the white circle, which is the case in answers A, B, and C.
Altogether, only answer A displays an accurate combination of both of the processes.
Tips & Tricks:
- Symmetry is an element that may be very confusing in abstract reasoning tests. In order to avoid this confusing factor, focus on a single distinct feature and try to assess the nature of the general logic through it.
Question 5 of 8
Which of the following should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
The correct answer is E
Explanation:
The matrix follows two logical rules:
The shape is determined by the 2-4-9 diagonal:
Elements 1,6,8 are squares; elements 3,5,7 have a rectangular right side and semi-circle left side; elements 2,4 are parallelograms. Therefore, the correct answer should be a parallelogram too.
The outline is determined by the 1-5-9 diagonal:
Elements 3,4,8 have a complete outline; elements 2,6,7 are missing the right side of the outline; elements 1,5 have a gap in the bottom part of the outline. Therefore, the correct answer should have a gap too.
Option E satisfies both rules.
Tips & Tricks:
- Almost every time that you encounter a matrix with two sets of three elements that have a certain feature, and another two visible elements that have a different realization of the same feature – the correct answer will include a similar feature to that of the latter two elements. You can use this method in order to systematically eliminate options.
Question 6 of 8
Which of the following should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
The correct answer is A
Explanation:
The solution is arrived at by understanding the logic of the matrix by columns.
Each of the elements of the top row includes several circles one on top of the other. Smaller circles are always on top of larger ones. Every step down, the top circle is removed.
For example, in the left column, the top element is comprised of three circles. In the middle element, the top little white circle is removed and it makes the black circle below it more visible. In the bottom element, the black circle is also removed and only the larger white circle remains.
In the right column, the top element includes five circles. The missing element is a product of removing the top two circles, which means that a black circle would remain on top and beneath it, there would be a larger white circle and an even larger black circle – option A.
Tips & Tricks:
It is “tempting” to provide a logical explanation for the differences between the elements of the same row. While you can propose some explanation, it is less intuitive and is merely a more complex description of the differences by column. If you encounter cases in which you can provide a valid, yet complex logical explanation to one perspective of the matrix (i.e. logic by rows/columns/diagonals/etc.), try to take a step back and look at the matrix from a different perspective. It may make your solution much simpler.
Question 7 of 8
The correct answer is C.
Explanation:
Element TWO is a vertical flip of element ONE. If you vertically flip element THREE, you get answer C, which is element FOUR.
Tips & Tricks:
- Note that if you only examine the perpendicular lines in element ONE, it seems as if they need to be rotated 90 degrees clockwise in order to get to their position in element TWO. This rotation, however, does not explain the rest of the differences between elements ONE and TWO.
Oftentimes it is difficult to distinguish between rotations and flips, especially in regard to elements with some symmetrical features. Remember this fact in future cases where you perceive an analogy as a rotation or as a flip but you cannot completely explain the differences this way.
Question 8 of 8
The correct answer is C.
Explanation:
Imagine that each square is a “clock” with a few hands and eight “hours.” This image highlights the “hours” of the clock and one of the hands, which will be discussed below –
Between elements ONE and TWO, each of the hands has moved one “hour” clockwise.
Answer C is analogous to element THREE in the same manner. The two hands which form a horizontal line in element THREE move one hour clockwise and form a diagonal line from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner. The third diagonal hand moves and forms a horizontal line that points to the right.
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