Question 1No calculator
Six people, all free from 10:00 to 16:00, need a 90-minute workshop starting on the hour or half hour. Room 1 seats 4 and is free all day. Room 2 seats 8 and is booked 09:00–11:00 and 14:00–15:00. What is the earliest start?
SHL deductive reasoning
Rules, calendars and conclusions. Place what is fixed, then follow the rules.
| Interactive deductive | Up to 12 questions in 18 minutes |
|---|---|
| Multiple-choice deductive | Up to 18 questions in 20 minutes |
| Question types | Scheduling, ordering, conclusions |
| Adaptive | Yes |
Scheduling questions
Find the window everyone shares (the latest start and the earliest end), cut out bookings, then check the meeting length fits. Sometimes nothing fits, and that is the answer.
Ordering questions
Start with the most restricted item, usually a pair that must sit together. Try each place it can go and cross out the ones that break a rule.
Try 3 questions
Question 2No calculator
Five colleagues, J, K, L, M and N, sit in a row of seats numbered 1 to 5 from the left. J and K sit next to each other. L sits at one end. M sits immediately to the right of N. J sits somewhere to the left of N. K is not in seat 1. L is not in seat 1. Who sits in seat 3?
Question 3No calculator
Five candidates, A, B, C, D and E, are interviewed one after another in slots 1 to 5. C is in slot 3. A is interviewed before B. D is next to C, just before or just after. E is not first or last. Which statement must be true?
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How long is the SHL interactive deductive test?
Up to 12 questions in 18 minutes. The multiple-choice deductive test has up to 18 questions in 20 minutes.
What kinds of questions come up?
Arranging people or tasks to fit rules, finding meeting slots in calendars, and deciding which conclusions must follow.
How do I get faster at scheduling?
Always find the shared window first. It removes most options before you check any booking.