Spatial Reasoning Test

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

Pattern Recognition Visualization Geometry Mental Rotation Spatial Orientation Spatial Visualization Object and Space Perception Spatial Relations Mapping and Navigation

About the test:

The spatial reasoning test is a non-verbal test used by recruiters to evaluate a candidate's ability to visualize 2D and 3D objects in different dimensions, identify patterns between shapes, track rotations & movements, understand how objects are related to each other and draw conclusions.

Covered skills:

Pattern Recognition
Geometry
Spatial Orientation
Object and Space Perception
Mapping and Navigation

Visualization
Mental Rotation
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Relations

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9 reasons why

Adaface Spatial Reasoning Assessment Test is the most accurate way to shortlist Data Analysts

Reason #1

Tests for on-the-job skills

The Spatial 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:

Identify geometric patterns and relationships
Visualize and manipulate complex shapes and structures
Recognize and understand spatial orientations and directions
Rotate mental images of objects in space
Visualize and mentally manipulate objects in 3D
Perceive the relationship between objects and the surrounding space
Recognize and interpret maps and spatial data
Understand the relationships between objects in space
Navigate and create mental maps of physical environments
Apply geometric principles and concepts to solve problems

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 Spatial Reasoning Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Easy Assemble Triangle Visual assembly Geometric Reasoning	Try practice test
Which of the following set of shapes can be assembled to create the shape displayed:
Easy Odd One Out Pattern recognition	Try practice test
Shown below is a group of 4 objects, which might be rotated in different directions. One of the 4 objects is different from the other 3 in some way. Can you figure out which one?
Medium Four Blocks Direction sense Logical movement	Try practice test
The city has been divided into 4 blocks. Block 1 in the north and Block 4 in the east of the city. A postman, who delivers the letter in the city is standing at the intersection of the two lines. The postman travels the city in the following order: 1. North-West 20 steps 2. South-West 30 steps 3. South-East 40 steps 4. North-East 50 steps 5. North-West 15 steps Now, find the location where the postman is standing? A: Block 3 B: Block 2 C: Block 4 D: Block 1 E: On the line intersecting Block 1 and Block 4 F: On the line intersecting Block 3 and Block 4

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill
	Easy Assemble Triangle Visual assembly Geometric Reasoning	2 mins Spatial Reasoning	Try practice test
Which of the following set of shapes can be assembled to create the shape displayed:
	Easy Odd One Out Pattern recognition	2 mins Spatial Reasoning	Try practice test
Shown below is a group of 4 objects, which might be rotated in different directions. One of the 4 objects is different from the other 3 in some way. Can you figure out which one?
	Medium Four Blocks Direction sense Logical movement	2 mins Spatial Reasoning	Try practice test
The city has been divided into 4 blocks. Block 1 in the north and Block 4 in the east of the city. A postman, who delivers the letter in the city is standing at the intersection of the two lines. The postman travels the city in the following order: 1. North-West 20 steps 2. South-West 30 steps 3. South-East 40 steps 4. North-East 50 steps 5. North-West 15 steps Now, find the location where the postman is standing? A: Block 3 B: Block 2 C: Block 4 D: Block 1 E: On the line intersecting Block 1 and Block 4 F: On the line intersecting Block 3 and Block 4

	🧐 Question	🔧 Skill	💪 Difficulty	⌛ Time
	Assemble Triangle Visual assembly Geometric Reasoning	Spatial Reasoning	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
Which of the following set of shapes can be assembled to create the shape displayed:
	Odd One Out Pattern recognition	Spatial Reasoning	Easy	2 mins	Try practice test
Shown below is a group of 4 objects, which might be rotated in different directions. One of the 4 objects is different from the other 3 in some way. Can you figure out which one?
	Four Blocks Direction sense Logical movement	Spatial Reasoning	Medium	2 mins	Try practice test
The city has been divided into 4 blocks. Block 1 in the north and Block 4 in the east of the city. A postman, who delivers the letter in the city is standing at the intersection of the two lines. The postman travels the city in the following order: 1. North-West 20 steps 2. South-West 30 steps 3. South-East 40 steps 4. North-East 50 steps 5. North-West 15 steps Now, find the location where the postman is standing? A: Block 3 B: Block 2 C: Block 4 D: Block 1 E: On the line intersecting Block 1 and Block 4 F: On the line intersecting Block 3 and Block 4

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 Spatial 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 Spatial 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 Spatial Reasoning Online Test

Why you should use Pre-employment Spatial Reasoning Test?

The Spatial 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:

Pattern recognition
Visualization
Geometry
Mental rotation
Spatial orientation
Spatial visualization
Object and space perception
Spatial relations
Mapping and navigation
Spatial reasoning and problem-solving

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 Spatial Reasoning Test?

Pattern Recognition
Pattern recognition is the ability to identify and detect recurring patterns or structures in given data. This skill is crucial as it allows individuals to make connections, solve problems, and draw conclusions based on similarities and regularities in visual information.
Visualization
Visualization is the skill of mentally representing and manipulating visual information in the mind's eye. It involves creating mental images, spatially arranging objects, and transforming shapes and structures without direct sensory input. Measuring this skill can indicate an individual's ability to mentally manipulate and comprehend spatial relationships.
Geometry
Geometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties, relationships, and measurement of shapes and spaces. Assessing this skill can reveal an individual's understanding of geometric concepts, such as angles, lines, shapes, and their spatial properties, which are fundamental in spatial reasoning.
Mental Rotation
Mental rotation refers to the ability to mentally rotate or transform objects in the mind's eye. It involves mentally manipulating and visualizing two- or three-dimensional objects as if they were rotating in space. Measuring this skill can provide insights into an individual's spatial visualization abilities and their capacity for mentally manipulating objects.
Spatial Orientation
Spatial orientation is the ability to understand and maintain one's position and direction in relation to the surrounding environment. It involves perceiving and interpreting spatial cues, such as landmarks, distances, and directions. Measuring this skill can assess an individual's spatial awareness and their capacity to navigate and orient themselves in different spatial contexts.
Spatial Visualization
Spatial visualization is the skill of mentally representing and transforming visual information in the mind's eye to infer relationships between objects or imagine spatial configurations. It encompasses tasks such as mentally folding, unfolding, or rotating objects. Assessing this skill can provide insights into an individual's ability to mentally manipulate and comprehend spatial relationships.
Object and Space Perception
Object and space perception refers to the ability to perceive and comprehend three-dimensional objects and their relationships in space. It involves understanding the shape, size, position, and orientation of objects and their relative arrangement. Assessing this skill can provide insights into an individual's ability to interpret and mentally represent objects and their spatial relationships.
Spatial Relations
Spatial relations involve understanding and interpreting the relationships between objects in space. It includes tasks such as determining proximity, intersection, containment, or connectivity between objects. Measuring this skill can reveal an individual's ability to analyze and reason about the spatial relationships within a given context.
Mapping and Navigation
Mapping and navigation refer to the ability to understand and use maps, as well as navigate through physical or virtual spaces. It involves interpreting spatial symbols, coordinates, and directions to determine routes or locations. Assessing this skill can provide insights into an individual's navigational abilities, spatial memory, and their capacity to mentally represent and navigate spatial information.
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 Spatial Reasoning Test to be based on.
Pattern recognition
Geometric shapes
Symmetry
Spatial transformations
Projections
Geometric patterns
Spatial directions
Rotation of objects
Mental rotation
3D visualization
Spatial perception
Map interpretation
Spatial relationships
Spatial cognition
Spatial mapping
Spatial awareness
Shape recognition
Spatial reasoning skills
Spatial orientation
Spatial visualization
Object and space perception
Spatial relations
Mapping
Navigation
Geometry
Visual thinking
Spatial analysis
Spatial problem-solving
Visual-spatial abilities
Spatial awareness
Spatial visualization skills

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What roles can I use the Spatial Reasoning Test for?

Data Analyst
Graduates
Freshers
Managers
System Admin
Front-office roles

How is the Spatial 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

Ability to analyze complex spatial data
Proficiency in identifying patterns and trends in spatial information
Experience with spatial analysis techniques
Understanding of coordinate systems and spatial transformations
Familiarity with geospatial data formats and tools
Knowledge of spatial databases and querying spatial data
Expertise in mapping and cartography principles
Experience with GIS (Geographic Information System) software
Ability to interpret and create spatial models
Proficiency in 3D visualization and rendering

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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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Spatial Reasoning Hiring Test FAQs

What is a spatial aptitude test?

A spatial aptitude test is used to assess a candidate's ability to visualize 2D and 3D objects in different dimensions, track movements and draw conclusions.

What is spatial reasoning used for?

Spatial reasoning is a one of the basic reasoning abilities and is highly-correlated with general mental ability. Cognitive aptitude is one of the best predictors of job performance, and employers use the spatial reasoning test to quickly filter candidates for general intelligence. The spatial reasoning test is preferred by recruiters since it is a non-verbal test and helps eliminate bias from the hiring process.

Is it recommended to use the spatial reasoning test to filter candidates?

Yes, the spatial reasoning test is a valid and reliable tool that can be used to predict success in many occupations.

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.