Ability test · Flowchart rules
Test whether candidates can follow a process forwards and work it backwards
Candidates follow shapes through a flowchart of rules to find the output or the missing rule, with a key on every question. The report shows score band, speed and accuracy. Assessor and Candidate versions are available.
See what candidates see
24 flowchart questions in 20 minutes. Candidates follow rule-based steps, handle Yes/No switches and work out missing steps.
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 Diagrammatic Reasoning Test measures
The Diagrammatic Reasoning Test measures logical, rule-based process thinking. A row of shapes passes through a flowchart of rules; candidates work out what comes out at the end, or which rule is missing. A key of rules is shown on every question, so no prior knowledge is needed.
Following a process step by step
Applying each rule in turn and keeping track of the result.
Handling decisions
Checking a condition at a Yes/No switch and following the right path.
Working backwards
Comparing the input with the output to find the missing step.
Accuracy under complexity
Keeping track of intermediate results as the number of steps rises from two to four.
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 speed and accuracy. It comes in two versions: an Assessor Report with interview questions, and a Candidate Report with no scores and practical development advice.
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Assessor Report
For recruiters and hiring managers
- Score band from Very Low to Very High
- Speed and accuracy
- Interview questions to explore the result
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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 suits roles that need logical, rule-based thinking and the ability to follow processes accurately.
IT and software roles
Assess the rule-based process thinking behind writing and debugging systems.
Engineering and technical
Find candidates who follow processes accurately as complexity increases.
Graduates and apprentices
No prior knowledge needed, so early-career applicants can show their logical reasoning.
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
- 24 questions, completed in 20 minutes
- Flowcharts of 2–4 rule boxes, some with a Yes/No switch; five options (A–E) for each question
- Two question types: find the output, or find the missing rule
- Eight parallel versions
- 5 untimed practice questions with feedback; rough paper allowed
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Learn the key in the practice questions
The same key is used throughout, so time spent understanding it early pays off.
Write down each step
Use rough paper to note the row of shapes after every box; most mistakes come from losing track part-way.
Check the order
Apply the boxes in the order the arrows show, and check the Yes/No question carefully before choosing a path.
Use the wrong answers
Wrong options often come from skipping a box or doing boxes in the wrong order, so check you haven't done either.
See the Diagrammatic Reasoning 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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