Ace the 2023 Predictive Index Cognitive Test with Study Guide & Sample Test
Predictive Index Mastery Course
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Predictive Index provides pre-employment assessments for companies worldwide, standing between many job applicants and their next big job opportunity.
On average, applicants taking the Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment score just 20 out of 50.
This is because the test gives you just 12 minutes to tackle 50 questions. That’s less than 15 seconds per question. If you want to achieve a good score on this test and secure your next job opportunity, you need to answer with both speed and precision.
Prepterminal’s Rapid Predictive Index Prep Course will help you improve your score with:
- Quick tactics for solving all 9 question types on the PI Cognitive Assessment
- Dedicated guides for each question type on the assessment
- Realistic mock exams to apply your learning and ensure you’re 100% ready for exam day
It’s really that simple. A hassle-free, quick curriculum to master the PI Cognitive Assessment within just four hours of study.
The PI Cognitive Assessment consists of three main areas:
| Numerical Reasoning | Verbal Reasoning | Abstract Reasoning |
| Word Problems | Analogies | Spatial Awareness |
| Lowest Values | Antonyms | Inductive Reasoning |
| Number Series | Formal Logic | Non-Verbal Analogies |
Let’s take a closer look at what’s in the course, and what to expect from the PI Cognitive Assessment:
Predictive Index Assessment: Course Content
- Intro and StrategyBuy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Number Series3 steps, 35 minutesLearn how to rapidly solve number series questions by identifying whether they are linear, geometric, compound, layered, or squared.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Spatial Awareness3 steps, 30 minutesLearn how to identify conforming and outlying figures in image series for a quick & accurate solution.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Inductive Reasoning3 steps, 30 minutesLearn how to rapidly spot the pattern in a sequence of images and apply that rule to find the correct answer.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Analogies3 steps, 20 minutesLearn how to identify words with similar meanings and eliminate incorrect answers quickly.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Antonyms3 steps, 20 minutesLearn how to identify words with opposite meanings by applying English language rules and rapidly answer any antonym question.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Formal Logic3 steps, 30 minutesLearn how to rapidly apply a mental Venn diagram to logic problems to determine the truth of statements.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Non-Verbal Analogies3 steps, 30 minutesLearn how to quickly identify the rule in a transition between two images and apply the same rule to another transition.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Lowest Values3 steps, 25 minutesLearn how to compare different representations of numbers to identify the lowest value easily.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Word Problems3 steps, 30 minutesLearn how to interpret word-based math problems, pick out the relevant information & rapidly find the right answer.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Predictive Index Primer1 step, 5 minutesLearn about the Predictive Index and how you can best take on the test.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
Behavioral assessment7 steps, 45 minutesLearn what's on your behavioral assessment and how to represent yourself to fit the job role.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.- Behavioral assessment – Video Guide
- Behavioral Assessment – Written Guide
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- Behavioral assessment Questions
PLI Practice Tests3 steps, 1 hourApply your learning with 3 full-length practice tests.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
BONUS Interview Prep Video Guide1 step, 10 minutesFind out the best common practice for interviews and how you can get yourself into the best possible headspace on the big day.Buy this Course: Get full access to all lessons, practice tests and guides.
What Is a Good Predictive Index Score?
Once the PI test is completed, a score is given based on the number of items answered correctly, with no penalty for incorrect answers. The average raw score on the PI Cognitive Assessment ranges from 17-23, but it is assumed that the population average on the PI Cognitive Assessment test is 20 correct answers. Once the raw score is taken, a scale score is calculated between 100-450, with the average score being 250, which is equivalent to a raw score of ~20/50.
This is largely because of the test’s harsh time limit. With only 12 minutes to answer 50 problems, you won’t have more than 15 seconds to spend on any individual question. You won’t have a second to spare. That’s why it is so important that you make sure you practice ahead of time and take sample tests.
Predictive Index has produced a table of scores you should aim for based on the role you want.
PI Cognitive Assessment Test Format and Free Practice Tests
The PI contains three general categories: Numerical reasoning, Verbal comprehension, and Abstract thinking.
PrepTerminal’s PI Cognitive Assessment preparation course explores each question type in-depth, examining the composition of each question to equip you with the fundamental understanding required to overcome the challenging requirements of this test.
On the PI Cognitive Assessment, questions are asked on the following nine subjects:
PI Cognitive Assessment Number Series
You will be given a sequence of numbers and will need to find a connection between the numbers to decide which number comes next. These questions give your prospective employer an idea of how you logically reason with numbers.
The complexity of these questions can vary, ranging from simple arithmetic to more complicated interleaved sequences. When approaching these questions, it is recommended to start by checking for a simple relationship between the given numbers. If you can’t see a simple relationship, you will need to examine the question further to see if there is a complex connection.
PI Cognitive Assessment Number Series Practice Test
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PI Cognitive Assessment Number Series Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Math Problems
You will be given a series of numbers or fractions and will be required to decide which represents the lowest number in the series. These questions give your prospective employer an understanding of your numerical aptitude.
PI Cognitive Assessment Math Problems Practice Test
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PI Cognitive Assessment Math Problems Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Word Problems
You will be required to solve mathematical problems based on short texts. These questions give your prospective employer information about your general reading comprehension skills, ability to visualize information, and numerical aptitude.
PI Cognitive Assessment Word Problems Practice Test
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PI Cognitive Assessment Word Problems Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Analogies
You will be given two pairs of words. The first pair is shown, and only the first word of the second pair is shown. You will be required to impose the relation between the first pair upon the first word of the second pair to discern what the second word is. These questions give your prospective employer information about your fluency in the English language as well as your ability to think methodically and recognize relationships between ideas.
PI Cognitive Assessment Analogies Practice Test
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PI Cognitive Assessment Analogies Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Formal Logic
You will be presented with 2 of 3 assumptions and a conclusion and will be required to determine whether the conclusion is correct based on the assumptions. You will need to choose from three answers: ‘Correct,’ ‘Incorrect,’ and ‘Cannot be determined based on the information available. These questions give your prospective employer information about your deductive and logical reasoning skills.
PI Cognitive Assessment Formal Logic Practice Test
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PI Cognitive Assessment Formal Logic Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Antonyms
You will be given the word and will need to choose the correct antonym of the word (i.e., the opposite). These questions give your prospective employer information about your fluency in the English language.
PI Cognitive Assessment Antonyms Practice Test
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PI Cognitive Assessment Antonyms Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Spatial Awareness
You will be presented with two figures which have something in common. Four figures are presented as possible answers, and you are required to determine which figure does not have the same feature in common.
PI Cognitive Assessment Spatial Awareness Practice Test
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PI Cognitive Assessment Spatial Awareness Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Non-Verbal Analogies
You will be presented with an image that undergoes a certain change. A second image is then provided, which is supposed to undergo the same change, and your task is to determine which of the four given images is the correct appearance of the second image after the change.
PI Cognitive Assessment Non-Verbal Analogies Practice Test
No Time Limit 2 Questions
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PI Cognitive Assessment Non-Verbal Analogies Practice Test
PI Cognitive Assessment Inductive Reasoning
You will be presented with a series of figures and will need to identify a pattern and select the missing figure.
PI Cognitive Assessment Inductive Reasoning Practice Test
No Time Limit 2 Questions
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PI Cognitive Assessment Inductive Reasoning Practice Test
Reviews
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QQuincey JInformative for the subjectHelpful to understand the right answers
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PPaul Ppredictive index job applicationGood guides and practice
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SSteve Breally easyI finished this in three hours and it was just like the real test
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PPhilip LCatch easy pointsI picked up a lot of extra points just by knowing how to look for the easy questions, thanks!
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AAndrei TDon’t skip any modulesSome of the sections might sound really simple but the guides really help you save time
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SSandra GBig confidence builderit helped SO MUCH to know what was going to be on my test, in less than a day i was completely ready
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CCarlNumber Series helped!Learning how to identify the number series helped me save a lot of time
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SSteven HVery easy guidesThe guides were easy to understand and helped me answer the questions very fast, highly recommend