Note: The actual test questions are different from these samples. Familiarising yourself with the question formats will help you perform better, but the patterns and sequences used in the live test are unique. The correct answers are shown here (highlighted in green) so you can understand the reasoning before you take the full assessment.
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Dimension 01
Logical Reasoning
Raven progressive matrices: identify the rule(s) governing an abstract 3×3 grid and select the missing cell. No language or prior knowledge required.
Q1.1Easy — 30 seconds
Each row contains three shapes in sequence. What rule governs the grid, and which option completes the bottom-right cell?
A.3 filled triangles✓
B.1 filled triangle
C.3 filled squares
D.3 filled circles
ExplanationRule: each row contains 1, 2, then 3 of the same shape. Row 1 = circles, Row 2 = squares, Row 3 = triangles. The missing cell (row 3, col 3) must be 3 filled triangles.
Q1.2Medium — 25 seconds
Two rules operate simultaneously. The shape type changes each row, and the fill alternates by column. What belongs in the missing cell?
A.3 filled triangles✓
B.3 outline triangles
C.3 filled squares
D.1 filled triangle
ExplanationRule 1: shape per row (circles row 1, squares row 2, triangles row 3). Rule 2: count per row (1→2→3 shapes). Rule 3 (bonus): columns 1 and 3 are filled; column 2 is outline. Missing = 3 filled triangles.
Q1.3Hard — 20 seconds
Three rules operate at once: shape, size, and cyclic column order. Which completes the matrix?
A.Small circle✓
B.Small square
C.Small triangle
D.Large circle
ExplanationEach row uses all three shapes (circle, square, triangle) in a rotating order. Size decreases left to right (large→medium→small). Row 3 starts with Square, then Triangle → the third must be a Circle (small).
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Dimension 02
Verbal Intelligence
Analogies, vocabulary, and semantic categorisation. Tests crystallised intelligence and linguistic precision.
Q2.1Easy — 30 seconds
Complete the analogy: Light is to Dark as Hot is to _____?
ExplanationLight and Dark are antonyms (opposites). The antonym of Hot is Cold. The analogy follows the pattern: A : opposite(A) :: B : opposite(B).
Q2.2Medium — 25 seconds
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
A.Simile
B.Metaphor
C.Algebra✓
D.Alliteration
ExplanationSimile, Metaphor, and Alliteration are all figures of speech — literary devices used to enhance language. Algebra belongs to mathematics and has no connection to literary techniques.
Q2.3Hard — 20 seconds
Which word is most OPPOSITE in meaning to EPHEMERAL?
A.Fleeting
B.Transient
C.Permanent✓
D.Brief
ExplanationEphemeral means 'lasting a very short time'. Fleeting, transient, and brief are all synonyms of ephemeral. The only antonym among the options is Permanent — something that lasts indefinitely.
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Dimension 03
Spatial Reasoning
Mental rotation of asymmetric 2D shapes. Options differ by as little as 45° in harder questions, demanding precise visual manipulation.
Q3.1Easy — 30 seconds
An arrow points right (0°). Which option shows it rotated 90° clockwise?
A.Arrow pointing down✓
B.Arrow pointing right
C.Arrow pointing left
D.Arrow pointing up
ExplanationRotating a right-pointing arrow 90° clockwise brings the tip to point downward. Think of a clock hand at 3 o'clock rotating to 6 o'clock — the tip moves from right to down.
Q3.2Medium — 25 seconds
A Z-shaped figure is shown at 45°. Which option shows it rotated a further 90° clockwise?
A.Shape at 45°
B.Shape at 90°
C.Shape at 135°✓
D.Shape at 180°
ExplanationIf the shape is shown at 45° and we rotate it a further 90° clockwise, the result is 45° + 90° = 135°. Options are only 45° apart, requiring precise mental rotation rather than rough estimation.
Q3.3Hard — 18 seconds
A complex G-shaped figure has been rotated 270° clockwise. Which option shows its original (unrotated) position?
A.0° (original)✓
B.90° clockwise
C.180°
D.270° clockwise
ExplanationTo reverse a 270° clockwise rotation, apply a 90° clockwise rotation (since 270° + 90° = 360° = back to start). Equivalently, rotate 270° counter-clockwise. The original orientation is 0°.
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Dimension 04
Numerical Ability
Number series visualised as bar charts. The missing bar is shown as empty — identify the rule and calculate the correct value.
Q4.1Easy — 30 seconds
The bar chart shows the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___. What is the missing value?
ExplanationEach bar is double the previous bar: 3×2=6, 6×2=12, 12×2=24, 24×2=48. This is a geometric series with a common ratio of 2.
Q4.2Medium — 22 seconds
The series: 2, 6, 4, 12, 8, 24, ___. What comes next?
ExplanationThe series alternates between two operations: ×3 (multiply by 3) then ÷1.5 (divide by 1.5). So: 2×3=6, 6÷1.5=4, 4×3=12, 12÷1.5=8, 8×3=24, 24÷1.5=16.
Q4.3Hard — 18 seconds
The series: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ___. What is the missing value?
ExplanationEach term follows the rule: next = previous × 2 + 1. So 1×2+1=3, 3×2+1=7, 7×2+1=15, 15×2+1=31, 31×2+1=63. Alternatively, each term is 2ⁿ − 1 (n=1,2,3,4,5,6 → 63).
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Dimension 05
Working Memory
A sequence of coloured circles flashes on screen for 1.8–2.8 seconds. When it disappears, answer questions about specific positions or frequencies.
Q5.1Easy — 30 seconds
You saw: Red → Blue → Green → Yellow → Purple. What was the last colour in the sequence?
A.Green
B.Yellow
C.Purple✓
D.Blue
ExplanationSequence: Red (1st), Blue (2nd), Green (3rd), Yellow (4th), Purple (5th/last). The last colour was Purple. Strategy: focus your attention on the final item as the sequence ends.
Q5.2Medium — 25 seconds
You saw: Blue → Red → Yellow → Purple → Red → Green. How many DIFFERENT colours appeared?
ExplanationThe sequence contains: Blue, Red, Yellow, Purple, Green — 5 distinct colours. Red appeared twice (positions 2 and 5), but it's still counted only once when counting distinct colours. Total distinct colours = 5.
Q5.3Hard — 22 seconds
You saw 8 colours in 1.8 seconds: Blue → Red → Green → Yellow → Purple → Blue → Orange → Red. How many times did Blue appear?
ExplanationBlue appeared at position 1 and position 6 — a total of 2 times. With 8 colours flashed quickly, this requires holding the entire sequence in working memory and actively counting colour frequencies while the sequence is shown.
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Dimension 06
Processing Speed
Fast and accurate — time limits range from 8 to 12 seconds. The challenge is not complexity but accuracy under pressure.
Q6.1Easy — 12 seconds
Which of the following exactly matches the target: 738291?
A.738921
B.738219
C.738291✓
D.738912
ExplanationCompare each character: 738291 vs 738921 (positions 4-5 swapped), 738219 (positions 5-6 differ), 738291 ✓ (exact match), 738912 (last 3 digits rearranged). Only option C matches exactly.
Q6.2Medium — 10 seconds
Solve quickly: 36 ÷ 4 + 7 = ?
ExplanationFollowing order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS): division before addition. 36 ÷ 4 = 9. Then 9 + 7 = 16. Under time pressure, the most common error is adding before dividing (36 ÷ 11 ≈ 3), getting a wrong answer.
Q6.3Hard — 8 seconds
Given: P < R < Q < T < S. Who is the 2nd smallest?
ExplanationOrder from smallest to largest: P (1st), R (2nd), Q (3rd), T (4th), S (5th). The 2nd smallest is R. Under the 8-second time limit, the key is to immediately translate the inequality chain into an ordered ranking rather than reading it character by character.
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