HOW TO PASS ABSTRACT REASONING TESTS
100s of sample test questions and answers for abstract reasoning questions.
4.9/5 Rating | 1,000+ Reviews
Training That Works
Discover insider secrets and a masterclass of abstract reasoning practice material that has helped 100s of candidates pass their assessment tests.
Unlock Your Potential
Whether you’re just starting out or you know what to expect, you will get access to 100s of questions, with full solutions that will catapult your chances of success.
Powerful Resources
Get instant access to the material right now which includes practice questions, answers, and solutions at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
WHAT IS ABSTRACT REASONING?
HOW LONG ARE THE TESTS?
The time that you will be provided to sit the abstract test will very much depend on the role you are applying for. However, to give you an idea, the tests that form part of the UK clinical aptitude test last for a maximum of 14 minutes, during which time the candidate has to answer 55 questions. The tests are designed so that it is very difficult to complete them. Whilst the assessor or test centre are looking for you to complete as many test questions as possible, they are also looking for you to get the questions you have answered, correct.
Therefore, during your preparation you must concentrate on speed as well as accuracy.
ABSTRACT REASONING TOP TIPS
TOP TIP 1
Find out the type(s) of questions you will be required to undertake. You should also take steps to find out if the tests will be timed and also whether or not they will be ‘multiple-choice’ questions. If the tests that you will be required to undertake are timed and of multiple-choice in nature, then we strongly advise that you practice this type of test question.
TOP TIP 2
Variety is the key to success. Attempt a variety of different test questions, such as psychometric tests, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, spatial reasoning, fault analysis and mechanical reasoning etc. This will undoubtedly improve your overall ability to pass the test that you are required to undertake.
TOP TIP 3
Confidence is an important part of test preparation. Have you ever sat a timed test and your mind goes blank? This is because your mind is focused on negative thoughts and your belief that you will fail the test. If you practice plenty of test questions under timed conditions then your confidence will grow.
TOP TIP 4
Aim for SPEED as well as ACCURACY. Many test centres want to see how quickly you can work, but they also want to see how accurate your work is, too. Therefore, when tackling the tests you must work as quickly as you can without sacrificing accuracy.
PASS YOUR ABSTRACT REASONING TEST
- Key Preparation Advice – tips on how to prepare for the tests effectively
- Learn how to tackle the test questions – become fully prepared and confident
- Assessment Criteria – How you will be assessed
- UKAT – A great companion for UKAT preparation
- Essential preparation advice and resources
Sample Abstract Reasoning Questions
To help you get a better understanding of what an abstract reasoning test involves, let’s take a quick look at a few sample questions.
FREE | 2 Questions
Abstract Reasoning Practice Questions
ABSTRACT REASONING QUESTION 01
Which answer figure comes next in the sequence?
ABSTRACT REASONING QUESTION 02
Determine whether the test shapes belong to Set A, Set B or Neither.
ANSWERS
ABSTRACT REASONING QUESTION 01
D
As the sequence progresses the number of dots alternates in opposite sections of the rectangle. For example, the top of the first rectangle has 4 black dots and the bottom of the second rectangle has 2 black dots. The top of the third rectangle has 4 black dots and the bottom of the fourth has 2 black dots and so on. Conversely, the number of black dots in the bottom of the first rectangle has 5 black dots and the top of the second rectangle has 3 black dots and so on. Therefore, the correct answer is D.
ABSTRACT REASONING QUESTION 02
Test shape 1 does not belong to neither Set as it contains a chequered square and a white circle. You will notice that neither Set A nor Set B contain both a chequered square and a white circle. In order for test shape 1 to belong to Set A the white circle would have to change to different shape, such as a black circle. In order for test shape 1 to belong to Set B, the chequered square and white square would both have to be replaced by different shapes, such as an arrow or white triangle.
Test shape 2 contains a chequered square which is indication that the shape may belong to Set A. Upon further investigation the other symbols in the box you can see that it does not contain a white circle, something which is prominent in every square of Set B. Therefore, test shape two does in fact belong to Set A.
Test shape three has white circle and no chequered square. Therefore, the correct answer is that test shape three belongs to Set B.
Pass Your Abstract Reasoning Test. First Time.
Crafted for everyone, no matter your skill level or background, this download was made to help you achieve one goal: pass your abstract reasoning test.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Scoring Criteria
Essential information about how you will be assessed during an abstract reasoning assessment.
UP-TO-DATE FOR 2025
All exercises have been verified by our assessment panel experts for the 2025 tests.
PRACTICE SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
Step-by-step information on how to pass any style of abstract reasoning assessment.
FULLY-WORKED SOLUTIONS
Fully-worked solutions for all questions so you can be confident in learning and improving your score.
INSIDER SECRETS
Insider tips on how to answer the questions and a breakdown on how you will be scored.
SCORE-BOOSTING STRATEGIES
Get ahead of the competition with unique and proven strategies 16 years in the making.
Customer Success Stories
Having helped 1,000s of people pass their assessment tests for over 16 years, it is no wonder our customers love us…
Very useful.
Excellent product to practice this test.
This is the perfect book for abstract reasoning puzzles. This book is laid out well and it is easy to follow and find the answers. Great book.
Great book to practice abstract reasoning picture test. loved it. because it also gives you an explanation for every question.
Many employers are starting to use this kind of testing in their interview process so it was very useful to be able to practice the tests before the big day.
Each question comes with a fully explained answer so you can also see where you are going wrong.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR DOWNLOAD?
Complete guidance to ensure you pass the selection tests.
- Plenty of sample questions, each with a detailed answer to ensure you learn from the questions you get wrong.
- Multiple difficulty levels to help you practise!
- Revealed – Tips to help you successfully pass the tests.
- Essential tips on how to identify patterns.
- Strategies for working fast, and under pressure.
- Learn how to identify and understand shapes, objects, and patterns!
PLUS…BONUS!
BONUS
PLUS…30-Day Free Subscription Trial To The Online Psychometric Tests Testing Platform!
As well as life-time access to the Abstract Reasoning Tests download, this product also includes a 30-day free trial to Online Psychometric Tests Testing Platform (usually £9.99 + vat per month).
- 100s of additional practice questions to help boost your scores!
- Practice all of the test questions under timed conditions using our online testing suite.
- Instant online access.
- Compatible on mobiles, tablets and computers.
- Scores are tracked so you can focus on areas that need improvement.
Important: This powerful free trial costs £9.99 + vat every month for everyone else! You will get unrestricted access to all of the quick-win strategies to give you the advantage right away.
Worth £9.99, Yours FREE for 30-days*
*We want you to know: This is a subscription service that is charged at just £5.95 + vat per month after the 30-day trial expires. No minimum term. If you cancel before the 30-day trial ends, you will not be charged. Please see our terms for full details.
SPECIAL OFFER
Abstract Reasoning Tests Download
INSTANT ACCESS
YOU SAVE 20%
✓ Key Preparation Advice – tips on how to prepare for the tests effectively;
✓ Learn how to tackle the test questions - become fully prepared and confident;
✓ Assessment Criteria – How you will be assessed;
✓ UKAT – A great companion for UKAT preparation;
✓ Over 120 pages of essential preparation advice and resources;
✓ Full of Content - 5 testing sections, each with 20 sample test questions and answers;
Plus 30-days FREE ACCESS to the Psychometric online testing suite. Thereafter, just £5.95 +vat per month. No minimum term. You may cancel anytime. Cancel before the 30-days are up and you will not be charged.?
Add to cart
✓ 30-Day Money-back Guarantee
Did you know? All orders with How2Become are protected by our 30-day money-back guarantee. What ever the reason…or no reason at all…you can have your money back if this resource isn’t right for you (see our terms for full details).
WHY BUY WITH HOW2BECOME?
CREATED BY THE EXPERTS
PROVEN TRAINING
EXCLUSIVE FREE BONUSES
Firstly, these guides are created by us and our team of experts – we have all the answers to your questions and will help you succeed (like we’ve been doing for the last 16 years), we update our material frequently and you can contact us at any time with any questions you have.
Secondly, we provide exclusive bonuses with all our products that you won’t find anywhere else. These bonuses include free guides, powerful online testing suites and more!
Finally, our guides and training just work. Take a look at our TrustPilot page where you will see our rating of 4.9/5. There, our customers share their positive buying experiences and more importantly the time-saving success our resources have given them (hint: they passed their assessment).
Learn how to PASS YOUR ASSESSMENT
We’ve helped 1,000s of aspiring applicants in their journey to succeed in a new career. Trust the UK’s #1 careers and education specialists to help you secure your role.
Get instant access »“A highly detailed guide that was essential for my son’s revision. The quality, level of detail and explanation is brilliant. I would certainly recommend!”
