Why you should use Deductive Reasoning Test?

The Deductive Reasoning Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects: Ability to analyze complex data Proficiency in logical reasoning Expertise in deductive reasoning Critical thinking skills in problem-solving Strong analytical thinking abilities Effective decision-making capabilities Clear understanding of statistical analysis Skillful in interpreting and evaluating information Advanced data analysis techniques Ability to recognize patterns and trends

Deductive Reasoning Test

Q: What topics are covered in the Deductive Reasoning Test?

Logical Reasoning Analyzing Data Reasoning Ability Critical Thinking

About the test:

The Deductive Reasoning test evaluates a candidate's ability to come up with logical deductions from any given information. You can use this test to find candidates who can come up with logical conclusions from several pieces of data provided.

Covered skills:

Logical Reasoning
Reasoning Ability

Analyzing Data
Critical Thinking

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9 reasons why

Adaface Deductive Reasoning Assessment Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Fresherss

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The Deductive Reasoning Test helps recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates from a pool of resumes, and helps in taking objective hiring decisions. It reduces the administrative overhead of interviewing too many candidates and saves time by filtering out unqualified candidates at the first step of the hiring process.

The test screens for the following skills that hiring managers look for in candidates:

Applying logical reasoning to solve problems
Analyzing and interpreting data to draw conclusions
Demonstrating reasoning ability in decision-making
Displaying critical thinking in problem-solving
Identifying patterns and making connections
Recognizing and evaluating arguments
Using deductive reasoning to reach logical conclusions
Understanding cause and effect relationships
Applying mathematical principles in problem-solving
Demonstrating attention to detail
Drawing inferences from given information
Applying logical rules and principles

Reason #2

No trick questions

Traditional assessment tools use trick questions and puzzles for the screening, which creates a lot of frustration among candidates about having to go through irrelevant screening assessments.

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The main reason we started Adaface is that traditional pre-employment assessment platforms are not a fair way for companies to evaluate candidates. At Adaface, our mission is to help companies find great candidates by assessing on-the-job skills required for a role.

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Reason #3

Non-googleable questions

We have a very high focus on the quality of questions that test for on-the-job skills. Every question is non-googleable and we have a very high bar for the level of subject matter experts we onboard to create these questions. We have crawlers to check if any of the questions are leaked online. If/ when a question gets leaked, we get an alert. We change the question for you & let you know.

How we design questions

These are just a small sample from our library of 10,000+ questions. The actual questions on this Deductive Reasoning Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Easy 100m Race	Try practice test
In a 100m race between A, B, C and D, B finished after A. C finished ahead of B, D finished in the last-but-one position, and C did not win the race. Who came in second?
Easy Student Expenditure	Try practice test
X and Y are two students who each earn $800 a month. X spends half of how much he earns on rent, a quarter of the remaining amount on groceries and half of how much he is left with on miscellaneous expenses. Y spends $350 on her rent, a third of the remaining amount on groceries and one-fourth of what she is left with on miscellaneous expenses. Which of the following statements are true? A: X and Y spend the same amount on groceries B: X has greater miscellaneous expenses than Y C: Y saves less than X each month

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Easy 100m Race	2 mins Deductive Reasoning	Try practice test
In a 100m race between A, B, C and D, B finished after A. C finished ahead of B, D finished in the last-but-one position, and C did not win the race. Who came in second?
	Easy Student Expenditure	2 mins Deductive Reasoning	Try practice test
X and Y are two students who each earn $800 a month. X spends half of how much he earns on rent, a quarter of the remaining amount on groceries and half of how much he is left with on miscellaneous expenses. Y spends $350 on her rent, a third of the remaining amount on groceries and one-fourth of what she is left with on miscellaneous expenses. Which of the following statements are true? A: X and Y spend the same amount on groceries B: X has greater miscellaneous expenses than Y C: Y saves less than X each month

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	100m Race	Deductive Reasoning	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
In a 100m race between A, B, C and D, B finished after A. C finished ahead of B, D finished in the last-but-one position, and C did not win the race. Who came in second?
	Student Expenditure	Deductive Reasoning	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
X and Y are two students who each earn $800 a month. X spends half of how much he earns on rent, a quarter of the remaining amount on groceries and half of how much he is left with on miscellaneous expenses. Y spends $350 on her rent, a third of the remaining amount on groceries and one-fourth of what she is left with on miscellaneous expenses. Which of the following statements are true? A: X and Y spend the same amount on groceries B: X has greater miscellaneous expenses than Y C: Y saves less than X each month

Reason #4

1200+ customers in 75 countries

With Adaface, we were able to optimise our initial screening process by upwards of 75%, freeing up precious time for both hiring managers and our talent acquisition team alike!

Brandon Lee, Head of People, Love, Bonito

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Reason #5

Designed for elimination, not selection

The most important thing while implementing the pre-employment Deductive Reasoning Test in your hiring process is that it is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. In other words: you want to use the test to eliminate the candidates who do poorly on the test, not to select the candidates who come out at the top. While they are super valuable, pre-employment tests do not paint the entire picture of a candidate’s abilities, knowledge, and motivations. Multiple easy questions are more predictive of a candidate's ability than fewer hard questions. Harder questions are often "trick" based questions, which do not provide any meaningful signal about the candidate's skillset.

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Reason #6

1 click candidate invites

Email invites: You can send candidates an email invite to the Deductive Reasoning Test from your dashboard by entering their email address.

Public link: You can create a public link for each test that you can share with candidates.

API or integrations: You can invite candidates directly from your ATS by using our pre-built integrations with popular ATS systems or building a custom integration with your in-house ATS.

Reason #7

Detailed scorecards & benchmarks

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Reason #8

High completion rate

Adaface tests are conversational, low-stress, and take just 25-40 mins to complete.

This is why Adaface has the highest test-completion rate (86%), which is more than 2x better than traditional assessments.

Reason #9

Advanced Proctoring

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About the Deductive Reasoning Online Test

Why you should use Pre-employment Deductive Reasoning Test?

The Deductive Reasoning Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

Ability to analyze complex data
Proficiency in logical reasoning
Expertise in deductive reasoning
Critical thinking skills in problem-solving
Strong analytical thinking abilities
Effective decision-making capabilities
Clear understanding of statistical analysis
Skillful in interpreting and evaluating information
Advanced data analysis techniques
Ability to recognize patterns and trends

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

What topics are covered in the Deductive Reasoning Test?

Logical Reasoning
Logical reasoning involves the ability to analyze and evaluate arguments and ideas based on rational thinking and systematic processes. It enables individuals to identify patterns, relationships, and inconsistencies to draw logical conclusions. Measuring this skill in the test provides insights into an individual's ability to think critically and make sound judgments based on evidence and logical principles.
Analyzing Data
Analyzing data refers to the ability to interpret and comprehend large sets of information or data accurately. This skill involves extracting meaningful insights, identifying trends, and making informed decisions based on data analysis. Assessing this skill in the test allows recruiters to evaluate an individual's capacity to handle complex data sets and draw relevant conclusions to support decision-making processes.
Reasoning Ability
Reasoning ability encompasses the skill of logical thinking and the capacity to draw conclusions or make predictions based on premises, evidence, or assumptions. It involves analytical and problem-solving skills to identify patterns, understand relationships, and make well-reasoned judgments. Measuring this skill in the test provides recruiters with an understanding of an individual's cognitive abilities to solve complex problems and think critically.
Critical Thinking
Critical thinking involves objective and analytical thinking to evaluate arguments, ideas, and information in a logical and systematic manner. It enables individuals to assess different perspectives, challenge assumptions, and make informed decisions. Evaluating this skill in the test allows recruiters to assess an individual's ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information effectively, promoting better decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
Full list of covered topics
The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Deductive Reasoning Test to be based on.
Symbolic Logic
Syllogism
Propositional Logic
Inductive Reasoning
Logical Fallacies
Conditional Statements
Venn Diagrams
Mathematical Reasoning
Analogical Reasoning
Deductive Arguments
Analyzing Arguments
Logical Connectives
Categorical Propositions
Quantifiers
Hypothesis Testing
Statistical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Problem Solving
Causal Reasoning
Counterfactual Reasoning
Decision Making
Inference Making
Pattern Recognition
Number Series
Critical Thinking
Logical Puzzles
Spatial Reasoning
Coding and Decoding
Analyzing Patterns
Situational Judgement
Numerical Reasoning
Verbal Reasoning
Abstract Reasoning
Problem Analysis
Systematic Reasoning
Drawing Conclusions
Evaluating Evidence
Analyzing Data Sets
Logical Inference
Argument Evaluation
Analyzing Relationships
Cognitive Skills
Visual Reasoning
Comparative Reasoning
Inductive Arguments
Categorization
Logical Matrix
Data Sufficiency
Analogies
Seating Arrangements
Logical Coding
Symbol Manipulation
Logical Connectors
Ranking and Ordering
Cause and Effect
Problem Decomposition
Rational Thinking
Identifying Assumptions
Identifying Flaws
Drawing Diagrams

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What roles can I use the Deductive Reasoning Test for?

Freshers
Graduates
Analysts
Developers
Entry level roles
Programmers

How is the Deductive Reasoning Test customized for senior candidates?

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

Proficient in identifying cause and effect
Expertise in drawing logical conclusions
Strong attention to detail in data analysis
Effective problem-solving capabilities
Clear understanding of data interpretation
Skillful in assessing logical arguments
Advanced reasoning abilities
Ability to think critically and analytically
Proficient in evaluating logical structures
Expertise in synthesizing complex information

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The hiring managers felt that through the technical questions that they asked during the panel interviews, they were able to tell which candidates had better scores, and differentiated with those who did not score as well. They are highly satisfied with the quality of candidates shortlisted with the Adaface screening.

85%

reduction in screening time

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Deductive Reasoning Hiring Test FAQs

What is a Deductive Reasoning Test?

A Deductive Reasoning test evaluates a candidate's ability to come to valid conclusions through logic and reasoning. A pre-employment assessment that analyses a candidate's critical thinking ability, such as the Adaface Deductive Reasoning Test, can assist you in recruiting the right candidate for your organization.

What questions will the Deductive Reasoning Test include?

The Adaface Deductive Reasoning Test includes questions such as analyzing data to draw conclusions as well as deducing the outcome of different scenarios.

What skills does this Deductive Reasoning Test assess?

Ability to apply logic and reasoning to come up with valid conclusions
Ability to analyze data to come up with solutions to difficult problems
Ability in critical thinking and problem-solving

How do I use the Deductive Reasoning Test in our hiring process?

Once all the candidates have been given the Deductive Reasoning Test, a detailed scorecard for each candidate is provided to help you understand the extent to which each candidate has the deductive reasoning ability. You can shortlist candidates by eliminating ones who score below a certain threshold.

Can I combine multiple skills into one custom assessment?

Yes, absolutely. Custom assessments are set up based on your job description, and will include questions on all must-have skills you specify. Here's a quick guide on how you can request a custom test.

Do you have any anti-cheating or proctoring features in place?

We have the following anti-cheating features in place:

Non-googleable questions
IP proctoring
Screen proctoring
Web proctoring
Webcam proctoring
Plagiarism detection
Secure browser
Copy paste protection

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How do I interpret test scores?

The primary thing to keep in mind is that an assessment is an elimination tool, not a selection tool. A skills assessment is optimized to help you eliminate candidates who are not technically qualified for the role, it is not optimized to help you find the best candidate for the role. So the ideal way to use an assessment is to decide a threshold score (typically 55%, we help you benchmark) and invite all candidates who score above the threshold for the next rounds of interview.

What experience level can I use this test for?

Each Adaface assessment is customized to your job description/ ideal candidate persona (our subject matter experts will pick the right questions for your assessment from our library of 10000+ questions). This assessment can be customized for any experience level.

Does every candidate get the same questions?

Yes, it makes it much easier for you to compare candidates. Options for MCQ questions and the order of questions are randomized. We have anti-cheating/ proctoring features in place. In our enterprise plan, we also have the option to create multiple versions of the same assessment with questions of similar difficulty levels.