Wonderlic

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test for employment screening.

Introduction to the Wonderlic TestTypes of QuestionsTiming and Test Environment
Interpreting Scores and PercentilesAdvanced Question Types and TrapsUsing Wonderlic Results in Decision Making
Wonderlic in the WorkplaceImproving Cognitive SkillsWonderlic for Career Planning
Time Management TechniquesElimination and Guessing Strategies
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Basic Concepts

Types of Questions

What Kind of Questions Are There?

The Wonderlic includes a diverse mix of questions to assess different types of thinking. Here are the main categories:

  • Verbal Reasoning: Tests vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension.
  • Numerical Reasoning: Involves basic arithmetic, word problems, and number patterns.
  • Logical Reasoning: Includes sequences, analogies, and deduction.
  • Spatial Reasoning: Challenges you to visualize shapes and patterns.

Sample Questions

  • Verbal: Which word is the opposite of "benevolent"?
  • Numerical: What is \( 15 \times 3 \)?
  • Logical: What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, _?
  • Spatial: Which shape completes the pattern?

Why So Many Types?

This variety ensures the test measures overall intelligence and not just one skill. It keeps you on your toes and helps employers see your strengths.

Tips

  • Read questions carefully
  • Don’t spend too long on one question
  • Practice different types to improve your speed

Examples

  • Solving a word analogy like 'cat is to kitten as dog is to __.'

  • Completing a number series such as '5, 10, 20, 40, __.'

In a Nutshell

Wonderlic questions cover verbal, numerical, logical, and spatial reasoning to assess all-around cognitive skills.

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Timing and Test Environment