Wonderlic

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test for employment screening.

Basic Concepts

Structure and Format

What Does the Test Look Like?

The classic Wonderlic test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 12 minutes. The questions increase in difficulty as you progress and cover a wide range of subjects.

Types of Questions

  • Math problems: Quick calculations, number patterns, or word problems.
  • Verbal reasoning: Analogies, vocabulary, and logic.
  • Spatial reasoning: Visual puzzles and sequences.
  • General knowledge: Facts, dates, or common knowledge.

Scoring

Each correct answer earns one point. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so it's best to answer as many as possible.

Key Tips

  • Work quickly but accurately.
  • Skip tough questions and return if time allows.
  • Read each question carefully.

Examples

  • Solving a word problem in under 15 seconds.

  • Quickly identifying the next number in a pattern.

In a Nutshell

The Wonderlic is a fast-paced, multiple-choice test with a variety of question types.