Question 1No calculator
What number comes next? 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
Logical reasoning test practice
Two kinds of question: find the rule (inductive) or follow the rules (deductive).
| Inductive | Patterns, sequences and grids |
|---|---|
| Deductive | Rules, schedules and conclusions |
| Typical time | About a minute a question |
| Calculator | Rarely needed |
Inductive: find the rule
A series of shapes, numbers or letters changes by a rule. Track one feature at a time (count, position, fill, direction) and pick the next frame that fits every feature.
Deductive: follow the rules
You get facts or constraints and decide what must, could or cannot be true. Place the most restricted item first, then let the rules push the rest into place.
Try 4 questions
Question 2No calculator
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Next |
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| ● | ○○ | ●●● | ○○○○ | ? |
Which frame comes next?
Question 3No calculator
Four presentations, A, B, C and D, fill slots 1 to 4. A is before C. D is immediately after B. C is not in slot 4. What is the order?
Question 4No calculator
All analysts have completed induction. Some staff who completed induction work remotely. Which statement must be true?
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Questions people ask
What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning tests?
Inductive tests ask you to spot a pattern and continue it. Deductive tests give you rules and ask what follows from them.
Is abstract reasoning the same as inductive reasoning?
Mostly. Abstract, diagrammatic and inductive tests all ask you to find a rule in shapes; some add operators that change shapes step by step.
How do I get faster?
Learn the common rules (moving position, alternating fill, turning arrows, growing gaps) so you test them in a fixed order instead of guessing.