Question 1Calculator allowed
Of 640 applicants, 15% passed the online test, and 25% of those were made an offer. How many offers were made?
PwC online assessment
A timed cognitive assessment in three parts: numerical, inductive and deductive.
| Cognitive parts | Numerical, inductive, deductive |
|---|---|
| Clock | Timed |
| Platform | Hosted by SHL |
| Also in this stage | An untimed behavioural assessment |
What to practise
- Numerical: percentages, rates and business tables.
- Inductive: rules in shape sequences.
- Deductive: ordering, scheduling and what must follow from rules.
Practise in the format
PwC does not publish the exact test version, so practise all three skills under one clock. Our G+ style timed test puts 30 mixed questions in 36 minutes.
Try 3 questions
Question 2No calculator
| 1 | 2 | 3 | Next |
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Which frame comes next?
Question 3No calculator
| Person | Available |
|---|---|
| Alice | 10:00–12:00 |
| Ben | 11:00–13:00 |
| Chloe | 10:30–12:30 |
A 30-minute meeting needs Alice, Ben, Chloe and the meeting room. It can start on the hour or half hour and must finish inside everyone’s availability. The room is unavailable from 11:00 to 11:30. What is the earliest start?
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Questions people ask
What tests are in the PwC online assessment?
PwC describes a timed cognitive assessment covering numerical, inductive and deductive reasoning, plus an untimed behavioural assessment. Video and assessment centre stages come later.
Is the PwC test by SHL?
PwC says its assessment is hosted by SHL. It does not name a single fixed version, so practise all three reasoning types.
How do I prepare in a week?
Take the tour, fix your weakest of the three skills with its lesson, then sit one full timed test and review every mistake.