Abstract Reasoning Bachelor
This test measures abstract reasoning ability: the capacity to analyze new information, recognize patterns, and make logical connections. This ability reflects a person’s potential to learn and solve complex problems.
The test evaluates:
- Inductive and deductive reasoning – recognizing relationships between abstract figures
- Problem-solving thinking – logical reasoning without relying on specific subject knowledge
- General cognitive abilities – a predictor of learning speed and job performance
Candidates are presented with 10 figure sequences, each with 5 answer alternatives. There is only 1 correct answer per question.
Abstract reasoning ability is among the top three cognitive skills that are most predictive of:
- Successful performance in new or complex roles
- Quick learning and understanding of new concepts
- Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking
The test provides an objective view of a person’s learning potential, regardless of education or background.
By including this test in your selection process, you quickly gain insight into a person’s cognitive foundation, allowing you to better assess whether someone has the thinking level and learning ability that the position requires.
The report displays results on two dimensions:
- Abstract reasoning ability – the number of correct answers, converted to a stanine score (1-9) relative to a norm group
- Speed – the time required to answer the questions (does not affect the score, but provides additional insight into work pace)
The stanine score allows you to compare the candidate with a representative norm group.
The report is clear, concise, and immediately applicable in selection or development interviews.
No single test perfectly predicts on its own how someone will function in a job. What you can do is smartly combine tests that each measure something different — so that you gather as much relevant information as possible, without unnecessary overlap or test fatigue. This increases the incremental validity: the added value of a test on top of the others.
Recommended combination with an abstract reasoning test:
- Personality test (MAPS)
→ provides insight into stable behavioral preferences, such as orderliness, stress resistance, and cooperation.
→ indicates how someone tends to act in work situations. - Situational judgment test (SJT)
→ simulates concrete work situations and measures practical judgment.
→ indicates how someone tends to act in typical job situations.
Through these combinations, you get a multi-layered and reliable overall picture: from cognitive abilities to behavioral preferences and practical actions.
The Abstract Reasoning test is a valuable addition to selection processes. Where interviews and CV screenings often depend on what a candidate tells you (self-presentation), this test objectively measures how someone reasons logically and recognizes complex patterns.
Measures abstract reasoning ability – Predictor of learning capacity
Culture and language-neutral test for objective selection
Dutch, French & English
Suitable for bachelor education level
Performance-oriented multiple-choice test
10 questions
Time: Maximum 10 minutes
Price per administration: €40




















