EPSO Reasoning tests! ! Preface

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Preface

EU | EPSO TESTS

To assist you in preparing for the EPSO exams Training4EU Team pro-vides you with a series of sample tests with examples of verbal, nu-merical, abstract, situational judg-ment, accuracy & precision, and pri-oritizing & organizing questions.

1. Verbal Reasoning: Using a short paragraph of text on virtually any topic, this test requires to choose from 4 or 5 answer options the one that fully matches the statements in the original text. There is always only one correct answer because other options may contain insuffi-

cient information or false state-ments. There are 20 verbal reason-ing questions in a competition, and the allocated time is 35 minutes.

2.Numerical Reasoning: In the form of multiple-choice this test requires data interpretation and mathemati-cal calculations. Using information presented through tables and graphs, you will be required to draw conclusions and calculate changes within these data sets. Ba-sic mathematical skills such as per-centages, arithmetic operations, and ratios must be reviewed prior to taking the test. There are 10 nu-merical reasoning questions in a competition, and the allocated time is 20 minutes.

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3. Abstract Reasoning: Using a se-ries of images, this test requires candidates to identify which one should be next in the row, based on an inherent logic between the pre-sented images. There are 10 ab-stract reasoning questions in a com-petition, and the allocated time is 10 minutes.

4. Situational Judgement Test: This test requires candidates to choose the most favorable and least favor-able course of action in a given situation. Candidates are expected to have a basic understanding of corporate culture and code of con-duct to successfully pass the test. There are 20 situational judgement questions in a competition, and the allocated time is 30 minutes.

5. Organizing and Prioritizing Test:This test requires candidates to check a table with various informa-

tion about schedules, timetables, agendas, vehicle capacities and other practical information and find the best solution to a practical or-ganisation or logistics problem. There are organizing and prioritiz-ing 20 questions in a competition, and the allocated time is 24 min-utes (AST level only).

6. Accuracy and Precision Test: This test requires candidates to identify, based on a table and various icons, mistakes, errors, typos or other ‘in-accuracies’ in a control line under a heavy time-pressure. There are 40 accuracy and precision questions in a competition, and the allocated time is 6 minutes (AST only).

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Sample TestsSample tests can give you an idea of the type of questions and level of difficulty you will face during the competitions.

Time Limits: Contrary to the ac-tual EPSO tests where they have to be completed within an allowed time, the provided sam-ple tests have no limit for an-swering the questions. The pur-pose is to get yourself familiar-ized with EPSO questions con-cept, and understand their rea-soning within a stress-free pace.

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