Mini mock test: 12-question mixed aptitude sprint
This mini mock covers all three core skills in 12 questions. Set a timer for 10 minutes and try to answer all of them. Scroll down for worked solutions — but only after you have attempted every question. If you want method guides first, use numerical, verbal, and logical reasoning.
- Use this as a baseline, not a full prediction of your real score.
- The section with the most misses tells you where to practise next.
- Slow correct answers matter because they hide pacing problems.
- Review before doing another mock; otherwise you only rehearse the same mistakes.
For a more reliable baseline, use the full timed diagnostic after this mini sprint. Start the diagnostic
What to focus on first
| Focus area | Why it matters | Best drill |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical | Tests base percentage, share and rate basics. | Review wrong-base and unit errors. |
| Verbal | Tests evidence discipline and qualifier shifts. | Review True/False/Cannot Say logic. |
| Logical | Tests sequence and deductive rules. | Review pattern family and rule validity. |
| Pacing | A mixed sprint reveals transition costs. | Track time per section, not just total score. |
Common traps
- Checking answers early. That removes the test condition.
- Only counting score. The useful data is which skill failed and why.
- Ignoring slow correct answers. They become wrong answers in longer tests.
How to practise from here
After the 12 questions, mark each miss by skill and cause. Then do one targeted 20-minute drill before attempting another mixed mock.
Numerical (4 questions)
24,000 × 1.15 = $27,600.
Total = 60K. Largest = 30K. Share = 30/60 = 50%.
(10.08 − 8.40) / 8.40 = 1.68 / 8.40 = 20%.
Rate per worker per hour = 180 / (3 × 6) = 10 units. 5 workers × 4 hours × 10 = 200 units.
Verbal (4 questions)
False. “After January 2025” excludes December 2024.
Cannot Say. “Most” does not mean “all”. The passage does not give enough information to confirm or deny that all improved.
Cannot Say. The passage says demand declined, but says nothing about relative profitability of different offices.
True. 18.6 − 4.2 = 14.4.
Logical (4 questions)
Each number is multiplied by 3. 54 × 3 = 162.
Sarah attends the conference. Classic deductive syllogism — if all X are Y, and Z is X, then Z is Y.
5 × 90° = 450° = 360° + 90°. Net rotation = 90° clockwise from start (same as 1 step).
It did not rain. This is the contrapositive: if not-Q, then not-P.
How to score yourself
- 10–12 correct: Strong foundation. Focus on speed and edge cases.
- 7–9 correct: Solid, but you have specific gaps. Note which section had the most errors.
- 4–6 correct: Need structured practice. Start with the forge diagnostic.
- 0–3 correct: Start with the pillar articles for each skill type before drilling questions.
How to review the result
Do not only count correct answers. Write one label for each miss: numerical setup, verbal evidence, logical pattern, or pacing. If you had more slow correct answers than wrong answers, go to time management. If one skill clearly underperformed, drill that skill before taking another mixed set.
Source notes
forge builds mini mocks from the same skill families used by major providers and checks format assumptions against official SHL and Aon preparation pages, including SHL practice tests and Aon preparation guidance.
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Is this mini mock a full predictor of my score?+
No. It is a quick baseline across numerical, verbal and logical reasoning. Use it to identify where to practise next, not to predict a final percentile.
Should I use a calculator?+
Do not use a calculator for the first four numerical questions. The aim is to test basic speed and setup before moving to full provider mocks.
What should I do after the mini mock?+
Review each miss by skill and cause, then run one targeted drill before taking another mixed mock.
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