Ability test · Sustained vigilance
Spot the candidates who keep their focus sharp from first question to last
Candidates scan six groups of dots on each screen and tick every group of exactly four, keeping up accuracy under time pressure. The report shows score band, questions answered, accuracy and speed. Assessor and Candidate versions are available.
See what candidates see
60 questions in 10 minutes. Candidates scan groups of dots and tick every group that has exactly four.
Every candidate gets clear instructions and examples before the test starts. To try the full test yourself, ask us for a free trial.
What the Concentration Test measures
The Concentration Test measures sustained concentration and vigilance: accurate visual scanning under time pressure, kept up across the whole test.
Accurate scanning
Counting every group of dots rather than judging at a glance.
Telling near misses apart
Groups of 3 and 5 sit beside groups of 4.
Sustained vigilance
Keeping up speed and accuracy for the full 10 minutes.
Why organisations choose Viewpoint ability tests
Fair and objective
Every candidate takes the same test, scored the same way, so decisions rest on evidence rather than impressions.
Candidates know what to expect
Clear instructions and example questions come before the test starts, so nobody is caught out by the format.
Reports you can act on
Clear results and score bands from Very Low to Very High, ready for shortlisting or a feedback conversation.
Fits your process
Use it to screen applicants early, to shortlist, or to add objective evidence at the final stage.
Reports that do the work for you
The report shows the candidate's score and score band (Very Low to Very High), with questions answered, accuracy and speed. It comes in two versions: an Assessor Report with interview questions, and a Candidate Report with no scores and practical development advice.
View sample
Assessor Report
For recruiters and hiring managers
- Score band from Very Low to Very High
- Speed and accuracy
- Interview questions to explore the result
View sample
Candidate Report
For the person who took it
- Constructive feedback in plain English
- No scores shown
- Practical suggestions for development
Who it’s for
The test is designed for roles where concentration is critical to safety.
Trainee train drivers
Assess the sustained concentration that safety-critical roles rely on.
High-attention roles
Measure accurate visual scanning kept up across the whole test.
Speed and accuracy
See questions answered alongside accuracy, so you know how each score was reached.
How it works
- 1
Invite
Send candidates their link from the Viewpoint platform. They can take the test wherever suits them.
- 2
Practise, then take the test
Candidates read the instructions and try example questions before the test starts.
- 3
Get the results
Results are ready as soon as the candidate finishes. Download the report and use it straight away.
At a glance
- 60 questions in 10 minutes
- Each question shows six groups of dots (A–F); candidates tick every group of exactly 4, or "None"
- Speeded: most candidates are not expected to finish
- 5 untimed practice questions with feedback
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Count every group
Groups of 3 and 5 look very like groups of 4.
Find a steady pace
A consistent rhythm is better than bursts of speed.
Don't go back
You can't return to a question, so finish each one before moving on.
Don't worry about finishing
Answer as many as you can, accurately.
See the Concentration Test for yourself
Try it and see the reports your team would receive. Contact us for a free trial or a demonstration of the platform.
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