practise recruitment tests
Here you will find Quiz questions that allow you to practice recruitment tests in an accessible way. The questions are designed for those who want to test their reasoning skills in common selection situations: logic, language comprehension, basic maths, work psychology and work situations. You get quiz questions and answers that quickly show you what is correct, and a short explanation to help you see patterns and avoid common mistakes. As an online quiz, the site is suitable both for a quick break and for more purposeful practice, as the difficulty level mixes intermediate and challenging levels. Whether you're applying for a job, changing industries or just like tricky questions, the layout is designed to be clear, varied and rewarding without requiring prior knowledge of a particular test.
Why are recruitment tests used?
Recruitment tests are used by companies to get a more objective picture of a candidate's abilities and potential, beyond what a CV and a personal interview can show. The tests are designed to measure specific competences that are important for a particular role, such as logical problem-solving skills, stress tolerance or teamwork. For job applicants, the tests are a chance to showcase your strengths in a concrete way. Practising similar questions is not about 'cheating', but about familiarising yourself with the format so that you can perform at your best when the time comes, without nervousness or habit getting in the way.
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Part 1: Logic, language and numbers
Which number comes next in the series 2, 6, 12, 20, 30?
Answer: 42
The differences increase by 2: +4, +6, +8, +10. The next difference will be +12, so 30 + 12 gives the next number in the pattern.
If all blips are blaps, and no blaps are blups, what about blips?
Answer: No blips are blups
If blips are always part of blaps, and blaps can never be blups, then nothing that is a blip can also be a blup.
Which word fits best: Cold is to hot as dark is to ____?
Answer: light
The relationship is one of opposites. Cold and warm are opposites, in the same way that dark and light describe opposite levels of illumination.
What is 15% of 240 without a calculator?
Answer: 36
10% out of 240 is 24 and 5% is 12. Together, 15% equals 24 + 12, giving 36.
A product is first reduced by 20% and then by 10%. What is the total reduction?
Answer: 28%
After 20%, 80% of the price remains. Another 10% reduction of 80% gives 8% more, totalling 20% + 8% = 28%.
Which conclusion is most reasonable: Everyone in the team has an ID card. Lina does not have an ID card.
Answer: Lina is not in the team
If membership requires an ID card and Lina does not have one, it logically follows that she does not fulfil the condition to be in the team.
Which option is most similar to the word "meticulous" in meaning?
Answer: caring
Meticulous is about working methodically and with precision. Careful describes the same kind of attention to detail and quality.
What is the median of the numbers 3, 9, 9, 10, 21?
Answer: 9
When the numbers are sorted, the median is the middle value. Here the third number in the order is 9.
Which shape is likely to come next: triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon?
Answer: heptagon
The pattern increases the number of sides by one for each step: 3, 4, 5, 6. The next figure should therefore have 7 sides.
If 8 people share SEK 3 200 equally, how much does each person get?
Answer: 400 kr
Equal division means division. 3,200 divided by 8 gives 400, which is each person's share.
Which sentence is most correct from a linguistic point of view?
Answer: They saw him yesterday
The object form is used after the verb saw. Therefore, him is correct instead of he in that position.
A meeting starts at 09:35 and lasts 1 hour and 50 minutes. When does it end?
Answer: 11:25
Add 1 hour to 09:35 for 10:35. Then add 50 minutes to reach 11:25.
Which word is odd in the group: oak, birch, pine, fir, rose?
Answer: praise
Four words are tree species. Rose is a flowering shrub or plant and does not belong to the same category.
What is 7² + 6²?
Answer: 85
7² is 49 and 6² is 36. The sum of 49 and 36 is 85.
If 3 folders take 18 minutes to scan, how long will 5 folders take at the same rate?
Answer: 30 minutes
18 minutes for 3 folders gives 6 minutes per folder. 5 folders times 6 minutes equals 30 minutes.
What is the next number in the series 81, 27, 9, 3, ____?
Answer: 1
Each step is divided by 3: 81 to 27, 27 to 9, 9 to 3. The next will be 3 divided by 3, giving 1.
Which statement is a reasonable interpretation of "implicit"?
Answer: implied
Implicit means that something is not said outright but is still included in the meaning. It can be inferred from context or logic.
A report is 24 pages and you have read 3/8. How many pages are left?
Answer: 15
3/8 of 24 is 9 pages, because 24 divided by 8 is 3 and 3 times 3 is 9. This leaves 24 - 9 = 15.
Which relationship fits best: Pilot is to aeroplane as train driver is to ____?
Answer: train
The pattern links occupational role to vehicles. A pilot pilots an aeroplane, and a train driver drives a train.
What number makes the equation true: 3x + 5 = 26?
Answer: 7
Subtract 5 from both sides to get 3x = 21. Then divide by 3, which gives x = 7.
Which word is most opposite to 'consistent'?
Answer: inconsistent
Consistent means acting similarly over time and following the same principles. The opposite is inconsistent, where behaviour varies without a stable line.
Which option best describes a recruitment test that measures logical reasoning?
Answer: ability to draw conclusions
Logical reasoning is about seeing patterns and determining what follows from given conditions. It is often tested with series, rules and short conclusion questions.
What is 0.4 divided by 0.08?
Answer: 5
Move the decimals equally in the numerator and denominator: 0.4/0.08 becomes 40/8. 40 divided by 8 is 5.
Which word fits best: "finish" is to "finalise" as "begin" is to ____?
Answer: initiate
The relationship is close to synonymy: finish and finalise are close to each other, and begin is similarly equivalent to initiate.
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Part 2: Work behaviours and situations
What is a method where candidates are compared against clear criteria in advance called?
Answer: structured assessment
Defining criteria before selection reduces arbitrariness. It ensures that each candidate is assessed against the same profile of requirements and that decisions are more comparable.
What bias means that first impressions guide later interpretations of a candidate?
Answer: the halo effect
A strong first impression can colour the assessment of other characteristics. New information is then interpreted to fit the initial perception, even when it is irrelevant.
What does a test measure that mainly captures how you deal with time pressure and interruptions?
Answer: stress tolerance
Such tasks test how well you can maintain focus and quality when demands increase. The results are often linked to persistence and recovery in work environments.
Which expression describes choosing the candidate who looks like you?
Answer: similarity bias
The assessor may unconsciously favour someone with a similar background or style. This may reduce diversity and make the selection less linked to actual job requirements.
What type of interview uses the same questions and the same scale for all applicants?
Answer: structured interview
When questions and assessment criteria are standardised, answers are more comparable. This reduces the risk of different candidates receiving different levels of difficulty or different follow-up questions.
What should you do first if you detect an error in a numerical reasoning test?
Answer: check the calculation
A simple calculation error can give the wrong answer despite the correct method. By checking step by step, you can quickly determine whether the error is in the calculation or in the interpretation.
What factor makes a work trial situation more relevant to the role?
Response: high similarity of tasks
The more the task reflects real-life moments, the better the link to job performance. It measures practical skills and priorities that are actually needed in the job.
What is it called when you remember information that confirms an early hypothesis about the candidate?
Answer: confirmation bias
When a hypothesis already exists, one can look for support in responses and behaviours. Then contradictory information risks being ignored or given less weight than it deserves.
What principle reduces the risk of a reference check being differently harsh for different people?
Answer: same questions to all
Standardised questions make the answers more comparable. It reduces chance and ensures that references are assessed on the same basis regardless of who the candidate is.
You are given two tasks with the same deadline. Which prioritisation method is most appropriate in the first step?
Answer: assess impact and urgency
If deadlines are equal, you need to weigh consequences and dependencies. By assessing impact and urgency, you can choose the order that minimises risk and blocks the least.
What is a common objective of personality tests in selection?
Answer: to predict labour practices
Such tests try to capture stable behavioural patterns, such as collaborative style and structure. They are used to assess fit with the requirements of the role, not to find perfect answers.
What is a reasonable approach when a logic test has a strict time limit?
Answer: skip and come back
If a task takes too long, it can lower the overall score. It is often better to move on, collect more safe points, and return if there is time.
What kind of question in an interview best captures actual behaviour in previous jobs?
Answer: behaviour-based question
Questions about concrete situations, actions and results provide more verifiable information. They reduce the scope for generalised statements and make it easier to assess competence.
What is it called when test results are compared against a large group to be interpreted?
Answer: standardisation
Normalisation involves comparing a person's performance to a reference group. It shows whether performance is below, close to or above the group average.
Which term describes how consistently a test measures over time or between items?
Answer: reliability
A reliable test gives similar results when repeatedly measured under similar conditions. High reliability reduces random variation and makes interpretation more stable.
What is the concept that a test really measures the right ability for the job?
Answer: validity
Validity describes how well a test captures the intended characteristic. A test can be consistent but still measure the wrong thing, making validity crucial in sampling.
What measure reduces the risk of candidates being favoured by cultural references in language matters?
Answer: use neutral language
When wording is free of local expressions and inside jokes, tasks are fairer. It allows linguistic understanding to be tested without requiring specific background knowledge.
What is the most correct interpretation of a very high score on a single subscale?
Answer: it is an indication
A subscale shows a limited area and is influenced by chance and daily behaviour. Therefore, the result should be weighed together with other items, work samples and structured observations.
What kind of errors arise from drawing conclusions from too few observations in an interview?
Answer: generalisation error
When the data is small, there is a risk that individual responses are given too much weight. This can lead to broad conclusions that do not hold up to further observations.
What is a good way to deal with an unclear instruction in a recruitment test?
Answer: re-read and interpret literally
If the instructions are unclear, you should first ensure that you have not missed any details. By rereading and following the wording, you reduce the risk of adopting extra rules.
What is a task where you choose the best and worst behaviour in a job situation called?
Answer: situational judgement test
This type of task tests judgement and priorities in realistic scenarios. Responses are compared against predefined criteria that reflect the requirements of the role and the organisation's policies.
Which behaviour most clearly signals active listening in an interview?
Answer: summarise and check
Giving the gist and asking if you have understood correctly shows that you have followed the reasoning. This reduces misunderstandings and allows you to correct details immediately.
What is a reasonable reason to use several selection methods at the same time?
Response: increased accuracy
Different methods capture different aspects, such as skill, behaviour and motivation. Combining the results reduces the risk of a single weak method driving the decision.
What should be your main focus when receiving feedback after a selection test?
Response: patterns in strengths and risks
Feedback is most useful when you see recurring themes. Then you can link the results to concrete behaviours and choose what to train or compensate in your work.
Which simple technique helps most to avoid careless errors in mixed tasks under time pressure?
Answer: double-check units and characters
Many errors are due to missed minus, percentage or wrong unit. A quick check of units and signs catches common mistakes without requiring long recalculation.
