Aon verbal instructions test (scales verbal instruct): how to answer
Aon's verbal instructions test, officially "Understanding of Basic Instructions" (scales verbal instruct), gives you a set of written rules or procedures and asks whether statements about them are true and accurate. Aon lists it as 8 minutes. The rules are simple; marks are lost on conditions and boundaries: "only if", "at least", "within 30 days". Read every condition before answering. See the Aon assessment guide for the other Aon tests.
- Official name: Understanding of Basic Instructions (scales verbal instruct).
- 8 minutes, according to Aon.
- Judge whether statements about written instructions are true and accurate.
- Traps: missed conditions, boundary values, wrong details.
- forge has Aon-style instructions practice with explanations.
Free sample question
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A set of workplace rules and a statement. True or false? Watch the conditions and the boundaries.
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Quick summary
- You read instructions and judge statements about them as true or false.
- Aon lists the test as 8 minutes.
- Every condition in a rule must be met, not just the first.
- Boundaries ("£50 or more", "within 30 days") are where most errors happen.
- Use only the instructions given, not what usually happens.
The three traps
1. Checking only the first condition
"A £120 claim signed by a manager and Finance, submitted after 35 days" has the right signatures, but it's late. Check every condition in the rule.
2. Boundary values
"Under £50" and "£50 or more": which band is exactly £50? Read the exact wording; tests deliberately put cases on the line.
3. Wrong details
A red lanyard is not a blue one; Assembly Point B is not the nearest exit. Statements often change one small detail.
Aon's verbal reasoning test uses a similar true-or-false judgement on passages. See our Aon verbal reasoning guide.
Practise Aon instructions tests on forge
Aon-style verbal instructions tests with explanations for every statement.
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Source notes
The test name, 8-minute duration and description come from Aon's Prepare for your online assessment page (checked 2 October 2026). All instructions and statements are written by forge. Aon is a trademark of Aon plc; forge is independent and not affiliated with Aon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aon verbal instructions test?
Aon calls it 'Understanding of Basic Instructions' (scales verbal instruct). You read a set of written instructions and decide whether statements about them are true and accurate. Aon lists it as taking 8 minutes.
How is it different from the Aon verbal reasoning test?
Aon's verbal reasoning test (scales verbal) uses passages of information. The instructions test uses procedures and rules, such as security, expenses or safety steps, so the skill is applying rules precisely to cases.
Which jobs use the Aon instructions test?
Roles where following procedures matters: operations, administration, customer service, transport, security and many entry-level positions. It may appear alongside other Aon scales tests.
How do I get better at instructions tests?
Underline conditions and thresholds (only if, at least, under, within), check every condition in a rule rather than just the first, and watch boundary values such as exactly £50 or exactly 30 days.
Does forge have Aon instructions practice?
Yes. forge has Aon-style verbal instructions tests with explanations, and this page has a free 8-statement game.
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