The Predictive Index Test is one of the most comprehensive employment assessment tools available, measuring both cognitive abilities and behavioral traits. With an average failure rate of around 70%, it is known for its difficulty, making thorough preparation essential.
To help you succeed, we offer free practice tests for all sections of the Predictive Index, including the PI Cognitive Assessment and the PI Behavioral Assessment. These practice tests will familiarize you with the test format and complexity, significantly enhancing your readiness. Dive into our resources and equip yourself with the knowledge and practice needed to excel in the Predictive Index Test.
The PI Cognitive Assessment evaluates your skills across three main categories: Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning. PICA is a timed test. You get only 12 minutes to answer 50 questions, netting you 14 seconds to analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions from the provided information.
This makes time management a crucial part of your success. In our PI Cognitive Assessment prep course, we detail effective strategies and tips to help you save time and maximize accuracy when solving such questions.
Let us have a look at the types of questions you might encounter.
So now that you are done with the practice test. Let’s take a look at the test sections:
The Verbal Reasoning section of the Predictive Index Test covers 3 separate sections:
Our Verbal Reasoning study guides & questions evaluate how well you can apply your language skills to form word connections and understand implied details about the text. To ace verbal reasoning, you need a rich vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and comprehension ability. Employers value these skills as they can help enhance communication and increase adaptability in the workplace.
Our PI Prep Course includes specialized language resources to bring you up to speed and excel in this section of the assessment.
Tip: The Predictive Index Assessment can be taken in over 50 languages. Opting for your native language can enhance your understanding of the context, allowing you to use vocabulary and grammar more effectively.
The Numerical Reasoning section of the Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment has 4 sections & is considered to carry the highest weightage on the exam. The sections are:
Understanding numbers goes beyond simple calculations. Our guides & questions on the numerical reasoning topics reflect that, requiring you to solve word problems, find unknown variables, spot trends in a series of numbers, and interpret numerical data represented visually. These are necessary skills in any professional setting. A foundational knowledge of mathematical formulae and concepts are essential for success in this section.
Tip: An understanding of foundational mathematical concepts goes a long way in solving this section. It forms the basis for all the question types. We cover these and more in our Basic Math refresher module.
The Abstract Reasoning section of the PI Cognitive Assessment includes 4 topics & is considered to be the hardest part of the entire test. These sections are:
These sections test your critical thinking and analytical ability, valuable skills for in organizations where change is constant. Remember, your ability to spontaneously comprehend and implement new information is key to success here. Our abstract reasoning questions evaluate your ability to analyze and spot patterns within a series of abstract images.
Tip: You do not need any subject-based knowledge for this section. It is not about prior information but rather the skill to speedily observe and crack patterns in visual information.