Advanced Tests

Advanced tests are suitable for senior leaders and for professionals in highly technical roles which generally require considerable experience. Examples include C-Level positions, such as CEO, CFO, CMO and other senior leadership team roles. As a guide Advanced testing is appropriate for leaders who manage multiple teams, leaders who manage large teams in a smaller organisation.

This testing is appropriate for technical roles such as a qualified accountant, engineer, lawyer, project manager, doctor or graduate.

The following suite of testing is recommended;

Verbal reasoning (written and oral) testing a persons ability to write, interpret, present and analyse information which may have detailed technical elements or organisational context that must be interpreted accurately and often contains a degree of ambiguity that will require problem solving to comprehend.
Numerical reasoning tests an individuals ability to calculate, interpret, present and analyse numerical information which may involve complex or detailed calculations, statistics, graphical data and business reporting. Advanced testing at this level requires deep technical knowledge and broad experience with higher level organisational information.

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Inductive reasoning (optional – depending on the challenging nature of the role). Inductive reasoning tests a persons ability to problem solve and think on their feet. In short, this test evaluates a persons ability to comprehend and make sense of information they are unfamiliar with, which therefore relies on their intellect rather than prior knowledge.

Personality testing: Advanced personality testing for senior level and technical roles applies to positions which are pivotal and highly impactful to the success and performance of an organisation.
Assessments scrutinize the individuals suitability to perform a role based on their natural temperament as well as their “cultural fit” with the organisation and their immediate team. Higher intensity behaviours are often required to lead teams confidentally and consistently, whilst working under pressure and continually multi-tasking at this level.

Advanced Verbal Reasoning Test

Advanced verbal reasoning tests the cognitive ability or skill required to perform sophisticated and complex

analysis, interpretation, and manipulation of language and verbal information.

Psychometric testing assesses the following reasoning competence:

Complex Language Comprehension: The ability to understand and process intricate written or spoken language, which may involve dense vocabulary, abstract concepts, and nuanced structures.
Critical Thinking: Advanced verbal reasoning requires the capacity to think critically and assess information for accuracy, relevance, and logical consistency.
Inferential Skills: The skill to make well-founded inferences and deductions from provided information, often involving drawing conclusions that may not be explicitly stated.
Analytical Abilities: The capacity to dissect and break down complex textual or verbal information into its constituent parts for a deeper understanding.
Synthesis: The ability to combine various pieces of information, ideas, or arguments into a coherent and well-structured narrative or analysis.
Problem-Solving: Applying verbal reasoning skills to solve intricate problems, especially those that involve complex language-based scenarios.
Language Flexibility: Proficiency in working with diverse forms of language, including technical jargon, abstract concepts, and figurative language.
Evaluation of Evidence: Assessing the credibility and relevance of different sources of information and arguments to form informed opinions or decisions.
Effective Communication: Being able to convey complex ideas, arguments, or analyses clearly and persuasively through spoken or written communication.

This test has

18 questions and will take

25 minutes

Example Test Question 1

Was Socrates considered?

a) a conventional thinker

b) an unconventional thinker

c) not recognised as a thinker

d) famous thinker

e) None of the above

Sample Test Questions

Read the following passage:

Many historians have been influenced by ancient writers, including Plato and Xenophon, who claimed that Socrates’ open criticism of prominent Athenian politicians had made him many enemies. By pinning charges of “impiety” and “corrupting the young” on him, they were able to remove a threat to their own power.

The corruption charge is seen as particularly important. Athens in 399 BC had been hit by successive disasters – plague, internal political strife and a major military defeat by Sparta aided by Persian money. Claiming that Socrates’ teachings created political deviants made him a convenient scapegoat for some of these problems.

According to Professor Cartledge, however, Socrates was not just the unfortunate victim of a vicious political vendetta, but a scapegoat used for an altogether more spiritual bout of self-purging within a culture very different in kind from our own. Rather than a made-up, token accusation, he argues that the “impiety” charge mattered. Ancient Greeks were, after all, instinctively religious people, who believed that their cities were protected by gods who needed to be appeased. To many, it must have seemed as if these gods were far from happy after the years of disaster leading up to 399 BC. Athenians probably genuinely felt that undesirables in their midst had offended Zeus and his fellow deities.

Socrates, an unconventional thinker who questioned the legitimacy and authority of many of the accepted gods, fitted that bill. Worse, he claimed to be guided by his inner daimonon – a term which he may have intended to mean “intuition”, but which could also be interpreted as a dark, supernatural influence inaccessible to conventional believers and practitioners. And crucially, Professor Cartledge argues that these charges were entirely acceptable in a democracy of the Athenian type. Unlike in modern democracies, he points out, accusations were brought by amateur prosecutors before a jury of 501 ordinary citizens of “good standing” who acted on behalf of what they took to be the public interest. If the prosecution could prove that a defendant was responsible for jeopardising the public good, he was likely to be found guilty.

In this question, the correct answer is 'a conventional thinker'.

This is underlined in the above passage above.

In this question, the correct answer is 'c) Socrates’ teachings had allegedly created political deviants, which made him a convenient scapegoat. This is bolded in the above passage above.

a) Socrates’ alleged that Zeus had created political deviants, which made them a convenient scapegoat.

b) Socrates’ alleged that Sparta had created political deviants, which made them a convenient scapegoat.

c) Socrates’ teachings had allegedly created political deviants, which made him a convenient scapegoat.
d) Socrates’ impiety had created political deviants, which made them a convenient scapegoat.

e) None of the above

Example Test Question 2

Why is the corruption charge seen as particularly important?

Advanced Numerical Reasoning Test

Advanced numerical reasoning tests an individuals high-level cognitive skills which may involve complex mathematical and quantitative analysis. Testing scrutinises the ability to process, manipulate, and draw meaningful conclusions from numerical data, often in intricate or sophisticated contexts.

Psychometric testing assesses the following reasoning competence:

Complex Problem Solving: The capacity to tackle intricate numerical problems and challenges that may involve multiple variables, nonlinear relationships, or advanced mathematical concepts.
Mathematical Abstraction: The ability to abstract numerical information, simplifying complex problems by identifying and focusing on essential mathematical principles and relationships.
Statistical Analysis: Proficiency in analyzing statistical data, including the interpretation of data distributions, probability, hypothesis testing, and drawing valid conclusions based on data sets.
Quantitative Modeling: Creating and working with mathematical models to represent real-world phenomena, including predictive models, optimization models, and simulation models.
Advanced Calculations: Competence in performing advanced mathematical calculations, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and other advanced mathematical techniques.
Numerical Estimation: Skill in making accurate and informed estimations and approximations when precise data is unavailable or difficult to obtain.
Data Interpretation: The ability to extract valuable insights and draw conclusions from numerical data, graphs, charts, and tables.
Logical Deduction: Applying logical reasoning to solve numerical problems, identifying patterns, and making deductions based on numerical evidence.
Critical Thinking: Evaluating the validity and reliability of numerical information and drawing well-reasoned conclusions.
Effective Communication: Communicating complex numerical findings and analyses clearly and concisely, making them understandable to non-experts.

Highly advanced numerical reasoning is essential in various fields, including mathematics, engineering, finance, economics, data science, and scientific research. It allows individuals to navigate complex quantitative challenges, make informed decisions based on data, and contribute to advancements in their respective domains.

Sample Test Questions

The following pie chart represents the direct and indirect costs for an agricultural insurance company.

Company direct and indirect costs

(Total direct and indirect costs $620,000 per annum)

Example Test Question 1

How much do Vehicle overheads cost per annum?

In the following example, Vehicle costs represent 7% of the total overheads. 7% of $620,000 is $43,400 , Therefore, a) $43,400 is the correct answer.

a) $43,400
b) $44,400

c) $43,300

d) $44,500

e) None of the above

Example Test Question 2

What is the combined value of the Vehicle and Property overheads?

In the following example, e) None of the above is the correct answer.

a) $68,000
b) $64,000

c) $62,000

d) $60,000

e) None of the above

Example Test Question 3

Last years combined overheads cost $590,000 for the year.
How much did Salaries cost, if they still represented 52% of the companies total overheads?

In the following example, the correct answer is d) 306,800.

a) $290,800
b) 390,800

c) $302,800

d) $306,800

e) None of the above

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Advanced Inductive Reasoning Test

Advanced inductive reasoning tests a persons cognitive ability or skill characterized by the sophisticated and
nuanced application of inductive reasoning principles. Inductive reasoning assesses logical thinking that typically
involves making generalizations or drawing conclusions based on specific observations or evidence. When the
scenario is highly advanced, it goes beyond basic and intuitive inductive reasoning and involves complex and nuanced
patterns of thought.

Psychometric testing assesses the following reasoning competence:

Complex Pattern Recognition: Advanced inductive reasoning involves the ability to recognize intricate and subtle patterns or relationships within a wide range of data or observations.
Deep Insight: It often leads to deeper insights into the underlying principles or laws governing a particular domain or set of phenomena.
Sophisticated Generalization: The capacity to generalize from specific instances to broader principles or theories while taking into account exceptions, outliers, and nuances.
Creative Hypothesis Generation: The skill to generate creative hypotheses or theories that explain observed phenomena and can be tested through further investigation.
Cross-Disciplinary Application: The ability to apply inductive reasoning principles across different domains and make connections between seemingly unrelated fields of knowledge.
Evidence Evaluation: A highly advanced inductive reasoner is adept at critically evaluating the quality and relevance of the evidence used to support conclusions.
Probabilistic Thinking: Considering degrees of uncertainty and probability in drawing conclusions, especially when dealing with incomplete or imperfect data.
Meta-Inductive Thinking: Reflecting on the process of inductive reasoning itself, including its strengths and limitations, and making adjustments accordingly.
Scientific and Research Application: Advanced inductive reasoning is often a crucial component of scientific research, hypothesis generation, and theory development.
Decision-Making: It plays a role in making informed decisions, particularly in situations where there is ambiguity or uncertainty.

Highly advanced inductive reasoning is valued in various fields, including science, research, philosophy, and problem-solving contexts. It enables individuals to uncover deeper insights, make connections between seemingly disparate pieces of information, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding.

This test has

22 questions and will take

25 minutes

Example Test Question 1

This assessment requires you to match the patterns in the Extract with Group A, Group B, or identify that Neither match.

In the example, Group B matches the Extract.

They both have 4 objects, whereas Group A only has 3 objects.
Therefore, answer b) Group B is the correct answer.

GROUP A

Group A

Group B

Neither

GROUP B

EXTRACT

Example Test Question 2

This assessment requires you to match the patterns in the Extract with Group A, Group B, or identify that Neither match.

In this example, Neither Group A or Group B match the Extract. The Extract only has 2 objects, where as Group A has 3 objects, Group B has 4. Therefore, answer c) Neither is the correct answer.

GROUP A

Group A

Group B

Neither

GROUP B

EXTRACT

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Advanced Personality

Profiling Test

Senior leadership positions require individuals to be responsible for guiding, directing, and making strategic
decisions that impact the entire organization. Leaders typically set the vision, culture, and direction of the company.

Psychometric testing assesses the following crucial behaviours:

Vision Setting: Developing a clear and compelling vision for the organization's future and aligning it with the strategic goals.
Strategic Thinking: The ability to think long-term, set strategic priorities, and make decisions that align with the organization's mission.
Decision-Making: Making informed and timely decisions, often in complex and ambiguous situations, while considering the potential impact on various stakeholders.
Effective Communication: Communicating the vision, goals, and expectations clearly to the team and stakeholders, fostering transparency and alignment.
Team Building: Building and nurturing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and developing the leadership potential of team members.
Change Management: Guiding the organization through change initiatives, managing resistance, and ensuring successful implementation.
Influence and Relationship Building: Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including employees, customers, partners, and the board of directors.
Ethical Leadership: Demonstrating integrity, ethical decision-making, and accountability in all actions and decisions.
Adaptability: Being open to new ideas and adapting to changing circumstances and market dynamics.
Results Orientation: Focusing on achieving key performance indicators and organizational goals.

Advanced personality profiling: Technical Professional:

Technical professionals are experts in specific fields or domains, often possessing advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as engineering, IT, healthcare, or other specialized disciplines. They contribute their expertise to solve complex problems and drive innovation.

Psychometric testing assesses the following crucial behaviours:

Technical Excellence: Maintaining a high level of expertise in their field, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Problem-Solving: Identifying and analyzing complex technical problems and proposing effective solutions.
Innovation: Promoting and participating in innovative projects and initiatives to improve processes, products, or services.
Collaboration: Working effectively within cross-functional teams, communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and fostering collaboration.
Continuous Learning: A commitment to ongoing learning and development to stay at the forefront of their field.
Quality Focus: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work, products, or services in adherence to industry standards.
Communication Skills: The ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Project Management: Effectively managing technical projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
Adaptability: Responding to changes in technology or industry trends and adjusting technical strategies accordingly.
Ethical Behavior: Upholding ethical standards in all professional interactions and decisions.

In many organizations, senior leaders and technical professionals collaborate closely, with senior leaders relying on the technical expertise of professionals to inform strategic decisions. Effective leadership and technical prowess are complementary and essential for the overall success of an organization.

This test has

45 questions and will take

15 minutes

Sample Test Question 1
Select the description which is most like you.

"I don't often do more
than is expected of me"

(Least Like Me)

(Most Like Me)

Sample Test Question 2
Select the description which is most like you.

"I don't often double
check my work"

(Least Like Me)

(Most Like Me)

Sample Test Question 3
Select the description which is most like you.

"I go out of my way
to help others"

(Least Like Me)

(Most Like Me)

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