Question 1
Proposed assumptionTeams currently take their lunch breaks at overlapping times.
How to pass the Watson Glaser test
Learn the five rules, practise each part on its own, then sit full tests on the clock.
| Length | 40 questions in 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Pace | 45 seconds a question |
| Score | Compared with other candidates, not a fixed pass mark |
A plan for the week before
- Day 1: the tour and one full practice test, untimed if you need to.
- Days 2 to 4: the lesson for your weakest part, then its practice set.
- Day 5: a second full test on the clock.
- Day 6: review every miss by its rule.
- Day 7: a last full test, then rest.
On the day
- Read the directions for each part: the rules change.
- Do not leave blanks: a wrong answer costs nothing.
- Keep moving: one hard question is worth the same as an easy one.
Try 4 questions
To cut the lunchtime queue at the canteen, the company should stagger lunch breaks across teams.
Question 2
Proposed assumptionStaggering lunch breaks will cost the company nothing.
Should cities charge drivers a fee to enter the centre at busy times?
Question 3
ArgumentYes; charging reduces congestion and air pollution where they are worst.
Question 4
ArgumentNo; drivers dislike paying fees.
Next step
Questions people ask
What score do I need?
There is no fixed pass mark. Employers compare your score with a group of other candidates and set their own cut-off, so aim for as many right as you can.
How long should I prepare?
A focused week is enough for most people: learn the five rules, then practise under time.