Abstract Reasoning Assessment Practice Test Pack

Scale up your practice for the Abstract Reasoning Assessment Test with our updated Abstract Reasoning Assessment Practice Test Pack, which covers all the sections on the actual exams. This book provides valuable insights into what to expect and will be of great help in helping you develop effective study strategies. Kick off your preparation with our Abstract Reasoning Assessment Practice Test

 

With detailed step-by-step explanations on every question, and hints on how to solve them faster.

About Abstract Reasoning Assessment Practice Test

Abstract reasoning tests measure a candidate’s ability to identify connections among sequences of shapes and patterns. These tests offer insights into your strategic thinking and lateral thinking, with the objective of finding the accuracy and speed in which you can identify and interpret the relationship between a collection of shapes and patterns. Abstract reasoning tests are non-verbal tests and so these tests will not require you to analyse.

An abstract reasoning test is an assessment that employs the use of shapes and patterns to assess your problem-solving skills and ability to spot logical series. For example, you might need to select which image completes a sequence, is missing from the overall picture, or doesn’t correlate to the other images shown.

What to expect:

The test questions will require you to identify the relationship between the images, or complete a sequence by determining what it is that connects the images. You’ll answer by selecting the multiple-choice response you believe to be correct, and you’ll have around a minute or less to answer each question.

 

Sample Abstract Reasoning Practice Test Questions

Question 1

Which shape comes next in the sequence?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

 

Correct Answer; E

Explanation:
The black and white dots are alternating between 5 and 7 in number. In the last picture there are 5 white dots and 7 black ones, meaning the following image should contain 7 white dots and 5 black ones.

 

 

Question 2

Complete the sequence;

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
Each tile contains 2 overlapping shapes, 1 larger than the other. As the 2 shapes overlap a new, smaller shape if created inside the first large shape. The large shape in the following tile corresponds directly with this new shape that was created. When the shapes overlap the largest bisection is always within the biggest shape.

 

Question 3

Complete the sequence;

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

 

Correct Answer; C

Explanation:
The first two rules are relatively easy to work out. The shape in the centre alternates between orange and white and the navy dot is moving around the tile corners in a clockwise direction. The real challenge is spotting that the big black square is moving around the sides and corners of the tile in alternating directions, first anti-clockwise, then clock-wise. It also increases how many spaces it moves in increments of one. First it moves anti-clockwise one position, next it moves 2 spaces clockwise, then 3 anti-clockwise and so on.

 

 

Question 4

Which is the odd string of letters out;

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Correct Answer; E

Explanation:
Each string of letters contains S, F, G, H and J appearing in a loop. It is easier to imagine if you can see multiple loops appearing consecutively: S-F-G-H-J-S-F-G-H-J-S-F-G-H-J A, B, C and D strings all include letters in the right order to fit in the same loop. For example, F always follows S and precedes G however in the last string (E) The letters are out of order.

 

Question 5

Complete the sequence;

 

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

 

Correct Answer; B

Explanation:
There are 4 rules consistent in this sequence. First, the number of dots appearing in the centre is decreasing by one, as is the number of sides appearing on the black shape. The triangle is being flipped sideways and then back again and finally the square in the corner remains the same.

 

Question 6

Which figure is the odd one out?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

 

Correct Answer is B

Explanation:
Figure B is the odd one out. It is the only one in which the diagonals in the
diagonal-within-square are not the same.

 

Question 7

Which figure is the odd one out?

 

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

 

Correct Answer is C

Explanation:
Figure C is the odd one out. It is the only figure which does not contain one of
each of the sets of shapes, the second and fifth are identical.

 

Question 8

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

 

Correct Answer is B

Explanation:
Diagonally opposite corners of the grid are colour inversions. Option B completes the grid.

 

Question 9

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

 

Correct Answer is C

Explanation:
The halves of the grid are mirror images in the vertical plane. Option C completes the grid.

 

Question 10

Which figure is next in the series?

 

• A
• B
• C
• D

 

Correct Answer is A

Explanation:
The top halves of the dominoes have the ascending sequence Blank, 1, 2, 3, etc.
The bottom halves have repeat the sequence 3, Blank, 3, Blank, etc. Alternate
dominoes are then inverted. Option A completes this sequence