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If you were invited to take the Wonderlic, be sure to check out all the helpful resources I have below! This helpful guide includes a short practice test, sample questions by topic, tips, and other free resources. All brought to you by a candidate who aced the test!
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The Wonderlic Personnel Test is a classic cognitive ability test that many employers use as a screening device during the hiring process. The test is used to assess your problem solving abilities and how well you perform under pressure.
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This section just tests general everyday knowledge, like if you know the months of the year or basic geography. While you probably know the months of the year by now, there are also some slightly trickier questions in this section that focus on idioms and their meanings.
Which of the following is the latest date?
A. June 4, 1986
B. January 27, 1986
C. May 3, 1986
D. June 9, 1985
E. August 17, 1985
Answer: The correct answer is A. June 4, 1986 is the latest of these dates.
This section of the test focuses on non-verbal things, such as how good you are at recognizing patterns and being able to understand how different shapes and figures relate to each other.
Which figure comes next in the sequence?
Answer: The correct answer is C. There are two patterns to recognize here. First, the number of black dots alternates between one and two. This means the missing box will have one dot. Second, the number of triangles increases by one in each box. This means the missing box will have five triangles. This makes C the correct answer.
This section tests your grasp of the English language and some general reasoning skills. There are a lot of question types, including analogies, vocabulary, grammar, and deductive reasoning.
Which THREE of the following words have similar meanings?
A. Ardent
B. Irate
C. Passionate
D. Avid
E. Elegant
Answer: The correct answers are A, C, and D. All three of these words mean enthusiastic.
This section of the test assesses your basic math skills. There are four basic question types: word problems, number series, number patterns, and fractions. You can’t use a calculator, so be sure to have some scratch paper ready!
What is the next number in the series?
25 52 26 54 ?
A. 24
B. 27
C. 56
D. 55
E. 50
Answer: The correct answer is B, 27. The pattern from the first to the second number is that the first number is doubled, and then 2 is added to it. 25 x 2 is 50, plus 2 gives you 52. From the second to the third number, it is simply divided by 2: 52/2 is 26. Then the first pattern repeats again: 26 x 2 is 52, plus 2 is 54. This means that the the next number will be 54/2, which is 27.
The Wonderlic has lots of different question types, and you’ll have to learn how to do them all very quickly! 50 questions in 12 minutes is no easy feat, so you have to be prepared going in.
What does my Wonderlic score mean?
There are two main things to focus on with your Wonderlic score: first, your raw score, which is just the number of questions you got right out of 50. Second, your percentile score shows how you performed in comparison to other candidates.
What is a good score on the Wonderlic?
The average score is a 20/50, so you’ll definitely want to aim to score above that. What is considered “good” may vary though, as employers and specific positions will require different scores. More competitive positions will likely require scores of 30 and above.
How do I pass the Wonderlic?
Here are some quick tips for success on the Wonderlic:
Can I use a calculator on the Wonderlic?
Nope. You’ll have to brush up on your basic arithmetic skills, and get used to doing some quick math on a piece of scratch paper. It’s important that you get your brain used to doing these kinds of calculations, because you won’t have time to waste during the test. Be sure to review your multiplication tables and basic fractions and percentages.
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