What is an IBM IPAT Test – Key Facts

An IPAT Test (Information Processing Aptitude Test) is designed to assess an individual’s ability to reason numerically with information under time pressure conditions and, in particular, analyse and solve problems. The test does not check any technical know-how. IPAT consists of 2 different categories of questions: Numerical Series and Numerical Reasoning. In total, between 18-28 questions follow a multiple-choice format and each […]

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I struggle with aptitude tests. How can I improve?

Written by:Piotr BindugaUCL Graduate 1. What are aptitude tests? Aptitude tests are similar to ability tests. The former assess the potential to acquire knowledge generally, whereas the latter place these in a specific work context. An aptitude test enables an employer to assess and appraise the potential, talent and ability levels of prospective employees. Employers […]

Ipsative Tests

Ipsative Tests – Key Facts Ipsative tests describe the way the questions are presented, normally in the case of Personality assessment. Ipsative tests use a forced-choice format, where you are required to choose an item that is ‘most’ like you and one that is ‘least’ like you from four equally attractive options.  Employers use ipsative tests […]

SHL Verbal Reasoning Tests for Managers and Graduates (VMG)

Overview Verbal Reasoning Tests (VRTs) looks at your ability to reason with information provided in passages of text You do not need to have a large variety of tests to improve – focussing on a handful of tests repeatedly will encourage deeper learning and understanding, which is better than spreading yourself thinly across say 15 Verbal tests […]