Wonderlic

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test for employment screening.

Basic Concepts

Sample Question Types

Common Questions You’ll Encounter

The Wonderlic test features several types of questions, each designed to measure a specific cognitive skill.

Math and Number Patterns

You might be asked to solve a math problem like:

\[ 8 + 7 \times 2 = ? \]

Or figure out the next number in a sequence like:

2, 4, 8, 16, __

Verbal Reasoning

This could include finding synonyms, completing analogies, or selecting the correct word for a sentence.

Spatial Reasoning

Visual puzzles might ask which shape comes next in a series.

General Knowledge

Questions might cover topics like “Which planet is known as the Red Planet?”

Quick Tips

  • Practice different types of questions.
  • Develop strategies for each section.

Examples

  • Solving a logic puzzle under a time limit.

  • Picking the correct synonym from a list.

In a Nutshell

The Wonderlic includes math, verbal, spatial, and general knowledge questions to test a wide range of thinking skills.