With practice questions, score-boosting strategies, and fully-worked solutions on Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal. IQ and Psychometric Test Workbook. Although most people believe that there is little we can do to improve the intelligence we were born with, the brain can be exercised just like any other part of the body. Thought processes and intelligence scoring can be improved by practising different types of testing. This title from IQ. IQ and Psychometric Tests.
Which trapezium should replace the question mark? Which two words that sound alike, but are spelt differently, could describe an undeviating channel?
Which hexagon should replace the question mark? If a man weighs 75 per cent of his own weight plus 42 lb, how much does he weigh? Only one group of six letters below can be arranged to spell out a six-letter word in the English language. Start at one of the corner squares and spiral clockwise around the perimeter, finishing at the middle square to spell out a nine-letter word. You have to provide the missing letters. A man has 53 coloured socks in his drawer: 16 identical blue socks, 25 identical red socks and 12 identical grey socks.
The lights have failed and he is left completely in the dark. How many socks must he take out of the drawer to be per cent certain he then has at least one pair of each colour? Insert the letters below into the blank spaces to create two words that are synonyms. What is her financial situation at the end of the day? Arrange the blocks into the correct order so that a familiar saying is spelled out. Identify a number in the grid which meets the two following simple rules: a.
It is not in any line across that contains a square number. It is not in any line down that contains a prime number. Which two words are most opposite in meaning? Which word in brackets is closest in meaning to the word in capitals? Start at one of the four corner letters and spiral clockwise round the perimeter, finishing at the centre letter, to spell out a nine-letter word.
K N P What letter should replace the question mark? Insert the numbers listed into the circles so that — for any particular circle — the sum of the numbers in the circles connected to it equals the value corresponding to that circled number in the list. Which two symbols are missing? Draw the contents of the middle tile in accordance with the rules of logic already established.
Only one group of 5 letters below can be rearranged to spell out a 5-letter word in the English language. Identify the word. Change one letter only in each of the words below to produce a familiar phrase.
At the end of the day one market stall has 4 oranges and 12 apples left. Another market stall has 9 oranges and 6 apples left. What is the difference between the percentages of oranges left in each market stall? Find three 6-letter words two synonyms and one antonym choosing from the bits below.
Which word in brackets is most opposite in meaning to the word in capitals? Find two 8-letter words that are synonyms. One word reads clockwise round one circle and the other anti-clockwise round the other circle. You must find the starting point and provide the missing letters. A photograph measuring 8. If the enlargement of the longest side is Which one of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Place a word in the brackets that has the same meaning as the definitions on either side of the brackets. A mock attack or movement the narrowest rule used in the production of printed paper. A B C D E F G H What letter is two to the right of the letter that comes midway between the letter immediately to the right of the letter B and the letter immediately to the left of the letter H?
You must provide the missing letter. What is the length of line AB? A statue is being carved by a sculptor. The original piece of marble weighs lbs. What is the weight of the finished statue? Find five consecutive numbers in the list below that total January, March, June What comes next? Which one of the following is not an anagram of a type of fruit?
Which piece below when fitted into the piece above will form a perfect square? Because it is such a diverse subject in which there are so many different ways in which creativity mani- fests itself, and because in so many people it is to a great extent unexplored, creativity is very difficult to measure. The creative functions are controlled by the right-hand hemi- sphere of the human brain. This is the side of the brain that is under-used by the majority of people, as opposed to the thought processes of the left-hand hemisphere, which is characterized by order, sequence and logic.
If we were to remove a brain from the skull we would see that it is made up of two almost identical hemispheres. These two hemispheres are connected by a bridge, or interface, of millions of nerve fibres called the corpus callosum, which allows them to communicate with each other. In order to work to its full potential, each of these hemispheres must be capable of analysing its own input first, only exchanging infor- mation with the other half, by means of the interface, when a considerable amount of processing has taken place.
As their experiments continued, Sperry, who won the Nobel Prize in medicine for his work in this area, and his team were able to reveal much more about how the two hemispheres were specialized to perform different tasks. For most people the left side of the brain is analytical, and functions in a sequential and logical fashion. This is the side that controls language, academic studies and rationality.
On the other hand, the right side is creative and intuitive and leads, for example, to the birth of ideas for works of art and music. This is where the interface between the two halves of the brain becomes so important.
In order for the subconscious of the right- hand hemisphere to function, it needs the fuel, in other words data, that has been fed into, collated and processed by the left- hand hemisphere.
Because it is so unpressured and uncluttered, it is in a young child that the mind is at its most creative, as the child instinctively uses both hemispheres of the brain, and learns an enormous amount of information and skills during these early years, without formal training.
This rapid development can, however, slow down when the child reaches the education system, which generally concentrates on the left side of the brain. Thus, by the time the child has reached early adulthood the creative right hemisphere has been taken over by the more dominant left hemi- sphere — the hemisphere that controls language, order, sequence and logic — simply because the right hemisphere has not been given enough opportunity to function.
Because it is under-used, much creative talent in many people remains untapped throughout life. As in the case of many tasks, or pleasures, the majority of us never know what we can achieve until we try. Having tried, we instinctively know whether we find it enjoyable or whether we have a talent or flair for it. Then if these signs are positive, we must persevere.
We all have a creative side to our brain, therefore we all have the potential to be creative. However, because of the pressures of modern living and the need for specialization, many of us never have the time or opportunity, or indeed are given the encour- agement, to explore our latent talents, even though most of us have sufficient ammunition to realize this potential in the form of data that has been fed into, collated and processed by the brain over many years.
The following exercises, while different in themselves, are designed to help you recognize to what extent you are using your creative talents, and hopefully strengthen your powers of creativity, innovation, generation of ideas and artistic skill. You have 30 minutes in which to complete the eight drawings. Creativity Test 2: Creative logic It is desirable to strike the right balance between right and left hemispheres in order for the brain to work to its full potential. This test requires a high degree of logical analysis, a left-brain function, but also involves a high level of visual awareness and creative thinking, a right-brain function.
In each of the following study the line, or arrangement, of figures and decide what pattern, movement or sequence is occurring, then draw what you consider to be the missing figure. You have 30 minutes in which to complete the 10 questions. Fill in the contents of the empty square.
Fill in the contents of the empty circle. Fill in the contents of the empty hexagon. Fill in the contents of the empty rectangle. Fill in the contents of the two empty squares. Creativity 8. Fill in the contents of the two empty pentagons. Creativity Test 3: Imagination The object here is to interpret each of the 20 drawings in the wildest and most imaginative way you can. You may also try playing the game with other people. Let your imagination run riot and see what you can come up with.
One of the main aims of these mind games, or exercises, is to break away from conven- tional and habitual ways of thinking and to generate fresh ideas, which can then be evaluated and the most effective selected. One such idea-generating technique, for example, is brain- storming, which can either be carried out individually or in a group, in which all the participants are encouraged to let fly with ideas and possible solutions to the problem in hand.
Brainstorming is therefore a method of searching for, and developing, creative solutions to a problem by focusing on the problem and deliberately encouraging the participants to come up with as many unusual solutions as possible. During such sessions there should be no crit- icism of ideas, as the objective is to introduce as many different ideas as possible, and to break down any preconceptions about the limits of the problem.
Then once this has been done, the results and ideas can be analysed and the best proposed solutions explored further. Participants in such brainstorming sessions should not neces- sarily be experts in the field under scrutiny, nor should they neces- sarily already be aware of the problem under consideration.
They should ideally come from as wide a range of disciplines and back- grounds as possible. This brings many more creative ideas to the session, and often someone looking at a problem from the outside may suddenly come up with a possible solution that someone heavily involved on the inside has not considered.
There are many other techniques that it is possible to employ either individually or as a group. Many such exercises may seem trivial, but anything that has the ability to put your brain cells to work in a different and novel way can have the overall beneficial effect of activating them and increasing your creative awareness. A few such techniques are summarized below. What if? Besides having great value in developing out-of-the-box thinking beyond what we know to be true, this exercise can be great fun.
A thought-provoking subject for discussion is proposed, for example: What if human beings were nocturnal? What if pigs really could fly? Improvements to Similarly to the above, this test requires participants to find possible improvements to everyday objects such as an electric toaster, a garden spade or a teacup.
This exercise can then be extended to include suggestions for improvements to systems such as the motorway or rail network, and institutions such as the court system or the postal system. In the tests that follow a scenario is presented, and the object is to find the most effective and creative solution. Although the problems are timed, there is no assessment given. If you do not solve any of the questions within the time limit, it is suggested that you do not necessarily look up the answer, but instead keep it in mind and return to it later to have a fresh look.
Sometimes a question that baffles you originally may suddenly appear soluble some hours or even days later. Question 1: 15 minutes A cleaner visits an office block that uses three lamps to illuminate the main reception area.
They are all turned off and the switches are in the entrance hall, from where it is not possible to see into the reception area. Alone in the building, she goes to the entrance hall, uses the switches, then proceeds immediately to the reception area, where she is then able to determine which light switch turns on which lamp.
How does she know? Question 2: 30 minutes When the subway was being dug under Victoria station in London a serious problem was encountered when water began seeping in. How was this situation remedied so that the work could continue? Creativity Question 3: 10 minutes Imagine a 3-foot cubed piece of solid metal anchored to the floor, with a hole drilled in the top, 2. A ping pong ball is dropped into the hole.
What is the easiest way to remove the ball from the hole? Question 4: 10 minutes A motorist encounters a flock of sheep travelling in the same direction as her on a narrow lane, and finds there is no room to drive through. The shepherd regards the motorist as a nuisance and wants rid of her, and the motorist regards the sheep as a nuisance because she cannot continue her journey.
How is the situation amicably resolved to the satisfaction of both the motorist and the shepherd? Question 5: 15 minutes Using a candle, a book of matchsticks, a box of drawing pins and nothing more, find the most efficient way to attach the candle to a wooden door so that it throws out the maximum amount of light.
Our personality implies the predictability about how we are likely to act or react under different circum- stances, although in reality nothing is that simple and our reac- tions to situations are never entirely predictable. It is accepted generally that heredity and development combine and interact to form our basic personality. Many psychologists believe that critical periods exist in personality development which can leave a permanent mark on our personality.
These occur when we are most sensitive to a particular type of experience: for example, when we are developing our understanding of language. A further contributory factor is how well our basic needs are met in infancy.
Although personality questionnaires are usually referred to as tests, they do not have pass or fail scores. They are designed to measure attitudes, habits and values, and are not usually timed. There is no requirement to read through these tests first before attempting them, just the need to answer them intuitively, and without too much consideration.
There is no right or wrong response. Whenever you are faced with a personality questionnaire, it is necessary to answer the questions correctly. At all times, simply follow the instructions and be honest with your answers.
Test 1: How self-confident are you? Answer each question or statement by choosing which one of the three alternative responses given is most applicable to you.
How much do you depend on the approval of others in order to feel good about yourself? Very much, as it makes me feel I am doing right not just by myself but also by others. Not very much, as generally I trust my own abilities.
Generally it does make me feel better when I have the approval of others. How comfortable would you feel if invited to attend a social gathering such as a Buckingham Palace Garden Party? Not very comfortable, in fact extremely nervous. Very comfortable, and welcoming of the opportunity to meet many interesting and possibly famous people.
Fairly pleased about the prospect of attending, but also a little nervous. How often do you worry about your appearance? Rarely or never. In general, do you feel good about yourself? I often feel frustrated and that I could do better and achieve more. It is not something to which I have particularly given much thought. How much would you welcome the opportunity to take part in a current affairs radio discussion? I would be very nervous and prefer not to take part.
Very much. How would you describe your expectations in life? I live more in hope than anticipation. Quite high. How good are you at selling yourself? Not very good. Very good. I have some strengths that I am able to emphasize. Do you feel there is a need to conform in order to be accepted by others? Yes to a great extent. I am not interested in conforming, merely to be accepted.
To a certain extent. How important is it to live up to the standards of others, such as parents? I believe it is important to have role models. Not that important, as it is more important to become your own person. It is more important to live up to the standards expected by society in general, rather than the standards of individuals. Do you generally strive for approval from every significant person in your life? Yes, generally. No, as this would seem to be an unattainable goal.
Do you believe you have the courage of your own convictions? Not particularly. Perhaps not as much as I would like. Personality tests Do you set yourself very high standards in everything you do?
Yes, I believe everyone should set themselves high standards. I believe it is more important to set myself realistic standards. Perhaps in some things I do set myself high standards.
How optimistic an outlook have you on life? I am more of a pessimist than an optimist. Very optimistic. Fairly optimistic. What are your feelings about trying but failing? At least I tried, now is there anything positive I can gain from the experience? Try, try and try again. How easy is it for you to bounce back after adversity? Quite difficult, and there are some adversities from which you can never totally bounce back.
It is easier to bounce back after some adversities than others, but generally I feel I can bounce back pretty quickly. It is never easy, but hopefully given time I am able to bounce back from most things.
How self-reliant are you in your own abilities? We all need to rely on others to some extent. Fairly self-reliant. How desirable is it for you to develop personal standards in life? It is important to me that my values and standards have the approval of others.
Very desirable. Fairly desirable. Do you believe you are in control of your own life? Not particularly, and none of us are ever completely in control of our own lives. In general I am in control of my own life. I am in control to a certain extent, but not perhaps as much as I would wish. How assured are you in your own abilities? Not particularly assured. Very assured. Fairly assured. Do you accept yourself for what you are?
No, there is always room for improvement. Yes, in general I do. To some extent; however, there are certain things I would perhaps prefer to change for the better.
How afraid are you of taking risks? I worry greatly about taking risks and the possible conse- quences of failure. I am not afraid of taking risks as this is sometimes necessary in order to be successful. It depends how great the risk.
Do you feel independent of the goodwill of others? Sometimes, but not always. How do you view new experiences? With a certain amount of trepidation as not all new expe- riences are good ones. As opportunities to learn and open up new possibilities. As occasions where it is possible to either win or lose. Do you carry out self-evaluation? Yes, I often evaluate myself independently. How often do you put yourself down? I am often very self-critical.
Very rarely or never. Sometimes; however, I am also very mindful of the criti- cisms of others. It is the first of these definitions, self-confidence, that is being assessed in this exercise. Self-confidence is an attitude in which individuals have positive, but at the same time realistic, views about themselves and their situation. Such an attitude means that self-confident people are able to place trust in their own abilities and decisions.
At the same time, self-confident people have aspirations that are realistic. Being self-confident, therefore, does not mean being able to do everything. It does mean, however, that when some- times their aspirations are not fulfilled, they continue to adopt a positive attitude and make the best of their situation.
Because self-confidence also means the ability to take a realistic view of themselves, some individuals will have total confidence in some aspects of their life, such as sporting prowess or social skills, but other aspects where they do not feel so confident, such as academic achievement.
Because they do not feel the need to conform in order to be accepted, self-confident people are not excessively dependent on others in order to feel good about themselves, and rarely put themselves down. Instead they are willing to risk the disapproval of others because they have such confidence in themselves and trust their own abilities, and are able to accept themselves for what they are.
Because you are so assured and self-reliant, you are someone who likes to be involved in, or take control of, any situation that concerns you. If, for example, there was a reorganization at work, you would want to take a central part in that reorganization and would see this as a career oppor- tunity, whereas a less self-confident individual might view such a situation with a great deal of alarm and worry, and fear that the reorganization might lead to changes for the worse or even job losses.
The only word of caution to someone who scores so highly on this test is the need to be wary of over-confidence, to the extent that others perceive you as brash or cocky. You should at all times maintain a sense of reality, and bear in mind that success is some- thing that needs to be worked hard for and will not just happen automatically.
Although you are prepared to take a few risks in life, you are in the main someone who prefers security to a gamble. As you are not seen as over-confident, this means that you are able to interact with people on an equal basis, and this ability to interact with others is likely to make you a good team player. You are likely to take a positive outlook in most situations, and have the ability to make decisions in a careful, measured and structured manner after weighing up all the options carefully.
Personality tests Fewer than 25 points As your score indicates a lack of self-confidence in your own abil- ities, you need to consider adopting certain strategies for devel- oping your confidence.
This entails first of all analysing the reasons why you do not possess the self-confidence of others. One reason may be because it is simply the way you are. Many people are of a somewhat nervous disposition, or are so over-modest about their achievements that they tend to run themselves down. There are other negative assumptions that individuals lacking self-confidence tend to make about themselves, which it is possible to address. Give yourself credit for everything you try to achieve.
Focus on your achievements and any talents you possess. Do not be afraid of taking risks. Regard risk taking as not so much a gamble, but the chance to grasp new opportunities. Even if you fail, be upbeat and give yourself credit for trying, View the failure as a learning experience and as achieving some personal growth. Often lack of self-confidence is the result of focusing too much on the unrealistic aspirations of others such as parents, or the standards and lifestyle of others in society.
Instead, focus on how you feel about yourself and your lifestyle. This will make you feel more in charge of your own life. There is no such thing. Learn to accept yourself with all your imperfections, at the same time balancing this with the desire to improve. Develop your own standards that are not dependent on the approval of others. Develop the confidence to move on and make choices when circumstances dictate this is the best course of action.
Adopting the above strategies should have the effect of making you believe more in your own abilities in the future. If you can gain more confidence, it will in turn encourage more people to have confidence in you, with the result that you could become a stronger, more respected person, and have more potential to achieve success in life.
Personality tests Test 2: Success Answer each question or statement by choosing which one of the three alternative responses given is most applicable to you. Which of the following motivates you the most?
My beliefs. My own personal desires. Which of the following words best describes you? What do you believe is the secret of success? To do something you are good at. To do something you enjoy.
There is no one specific secret of success. Do you believe that some people are born lucky? Not really, as luck tends to even itself out. Yes, the finger of fate deals some a much better hand than others. No, as I believe you make your own luck. How easy is it for you to abandon good intentions?
It is not easy, but sometimes it is necessary to move on. It is not difficult as sometimes good intentions can be misguided. I do not believe you should ever totally abandon good intentions. Do you go out of your way to impress the right people? Perhaps I have done on occasions and may do so again in the future. I hope I never would, as to do so is somewhat demeaning.
Which of the following do you agree with the most? No one is perfect. Imperfection creates new experiences. Practice makes perfect. Do you find it easy to keep focus on one thing at a time? I find it difficult as I like to diversify and have several things and interests on the go at the same time. I have certain hopes and aspirations but tend to live for today rather than forever planning for the future. Which of the following words appeals to you the most?
Are you doing a job, or in a career, that you really enjoy? I enjoy it sometimes but not always. Are you a good loser? Losing does not particularly upset me, though I prefer to be a winner. Yes, as I accept there have always got to be winners and losers. There is no such thing as a good loser, it is just that some people show it more than others. How easy is it for you to always finish what you start? I find it difficult to always finish every job that I start.
I do not always finish every job that I start. Some jobs are easier to complete than other; however, I do always try to see every job through to completion.
Which of the following most represents your philosophy regarding hard work? It is sometimes a necessary evil. Hard work is a means to an end. Do you consider yourself as something of an opportunist? Not particularly, although if an opportunity does present itself it would probably be welcome. Yes, I am constantly looking out to grasp any opportunity that might present itself.
Do you ever long for the good old days? I have many fond memories, and am often quite nostalgic, for times past. No, there is no such thing as the good old days and I always look to the future.
How confident are you that you can turn your dreams into reality? Perhaps more hopeful than confident. Whatever will be will be. Very confident. Which of the following do you believe is the most important road to success? Possessing a high degree of skill. Knowing the right people and being in the right place at the right time.
Hard work and commitment. Do you have problems expressing your views and feelings to others? How easy is it for you to change your job, or even your career, in order to achieve your goals? Not easy, especially if you are in a steady job that provides a steady income. It is difficult, as sometimes change is a courageous gamble and things might not work out for the best.
I am sufficiently flexible to change what I am doing, therefore it is not at all difficult. How important is the power of hindsight? It is not a total waste of time. It is of little or no importance.
It can be useful. You can download the best psychometric examples from our course and also learn more from our guides and manuals. Not sure how to prepare? Want to become familiar with the exam format and style? We have it covered. Discover the psychometric tests below:. Intelligence test : Uses various dynamics ranging from games, inverted figures, puzzles, numerical problems, among others.
It is designed by psychologists for assessing applicants in a variety of work places. Numerical reasoning test : It implements mathematics problems that require you to understand unit conversions, proportions, percentages, and others. It is often used by banks, insurers, and corporate agencies, among others.
Logical reasoning test : It presents problems that require focused attention to analyze puzzles, hypothetical situations, and others. It is also part of the IQ test. Abstract reasoning test : Asks questions about patterns, images, chains, systems, sequences and interrelated figures that are difficult to understand. Verbal reasoning test : Provides questions and information that may seem complex to identify your verbal comprehension. Non-verbal reasoning test : This evaluation works with a wide variety of images, placed in complicated patterns that the applicant must solve.
It works to determine your perception, vision, and creativity. Critical reasoning test : Aims to identify your decision making skills and how well you can focus on a task. Presents complex problems that are sometimes tough to workout. Personality test : This evaluation is designed to show if you are suitable for the profile that recruiters are looking for.
It is widely used by companies to predict the job behavior of the candidates. Projective test : Very similar to the previous one. It determines how the individual may perform in different work and social environments in order to know the features of his identity within the psychological frameworks. Without the best materials and access to specialized aptitude tests, you would be at a disadvantage. The following are examples of some more specific tests.
They are used to determine capabilities in more specific fields, such as law enforcement, and industrial operations. See them below:. Concentration test : Seeks to see if you can stay focused for prolonged periods of time in sometimes stressful or mentally challenging situations.
Spatial reasoning aptitude test : Participants must demonstrate their mastery in perceiving shapes and spaces. It is used for engineers, drivers and pilots of all kinds. Situational judgment aptitude test : It presents situations and problems that require a quick response, and evaluate you on how well you respond in these high-pressure situations.
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