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

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About the Spatial Reasoning Assessment Test

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

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These are just a small sample from our library of 15,000+ questions. The actual questions on this Spatial Reasoning Test will be non-googleable.

🧐 Question
Easy Assemble Triangle Visual assembly Geometric Reasoning Shape Assembly	Solve
Which of the following set of shapes can be assembled to create the shape displayed:
Easy Odd One Out Pattern recognition Identify Differences Visual Pattern Analysis	Solve
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	Solve
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 Shape Assembly	2 mins Spatial Reasoning	Solve
Which of the following set of shapes can be assembled to create the shape displayed:
	Easy Odd One Out Pattern recognition Identify Differences Visual Pattern Analysis	2 mins Spatial Reasoning	Solve
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	Solve
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 Shape Assembly	Spatial Reasoning	Easy	2 mins	Solve
Which of the following set of shapes can be assembled to create the shape displayed:
	Odd One Out Pattern recognition Identify Differences Visual Pattern Analysis	Spatial Reasoning	Easy	2 mins	Solve
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	Solve
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

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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

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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What is Spatial Reasoning Test?

The Spatial Reasoning Test evaluates a candidate's ability to visualize, manipulate, and analyze complex spatial data. Companies use it to identify individuals with strong spatial analysis skills. This test is useful for roles in fields like architecture, engineering, and GIS.

Can I combine Spatial Reasoning Test with Analytical Skills questions?

Yes, recruiters can request a custom test that combines Spatial Reasoning and Analytical Skills. For more details on assessing Analytical Skills, refer to our Analytical Skills Test.

What skills are evaluated in the Spatial Reasoning Test?

The test covers:

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

How to use Spatial Reasoning Test in my hiring process?

Use this test as a pre-screening tool at the beginning of your hiring process. Link the assessment in your job post or invite candidates via email. This helps identify skilled candidates early and efficiently.

Can I test Spatial Reasoning and Data Interpretation together in a test?

Yes, you can combine both skills in a single test. This is recommended to get a comprehensive view of a candidate's analytical capabilities. Check out our Data Interpretation, Numerical Reasoning & Spatial Reasoning Test.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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