Find Visually Minded Problem-Solvers With the Spatial Reasoning Test

Identify candidates who can interpret, manipulate, and make decisions based on complex visual information.

Spatial Reasoning

The Spatial Reasoning Test assesses a person’s ability to comprehend, visualise, and work with visual structures and patterns. It reveals how well someone can mentally rotate, identify, and process complex shapes — essential for jobs involving spatial design, structural thinking, and systems understanding.

This test is part of the FinxS Cognitive Ability suite and helps you evaluate how candidates solve problems using visual logic, not just language or numbers.

What Does This Test Measure?

  • Visual perception and pattern recognition
  • Ability to manipulate shapes mentally
  • Interpretation of spatial relationships
  • Awareness of structure, scale, and positioning

High scorers can confidently visualise how objects interact in space, spot embedded elements in larger designs, and manage tasks involving spatial logic and multi-step processes.

When to Use This Test

This assessment is ideal for roles where spatial thinking and attention to visual detail are critical, including:

  • Architecture and engineering
  • Interior or visual design
  • Technical drawing, drafting, and 3D modelling
  • Medical professions requiring spatial precision
  • Process and operations management


It is also valuable in development settings to identify training needs or development pathways based on visual thinking ability.

Gain a clearer insight into a candidate’s potential

How the Test Works

Candidates complete 20 timed multiple-choice questions in 7 minutes. Each question presents a complex figure that hides two simple shapes. The candidate’s task is to identify both hidden shapes as quickly and accurately as possible.

A practice item is included to ensure the candidate understands the task. The test becomes progressively more difficult to allow clearer distinction in ability levels.

Hiring managers and consultants receive an automated report showing:

  • Total score and number of correct answers
  • Time spent per item
  • Speed vs accuracy analysis
  • Comparisons to internal or global benchmark groups

Test Format

  • Time to complete: 7 minutes
  • Number of questions: Up to 20
  • Format: Visual, multiple-choice
  • Delivery: Online (via secure cloud-based link)
  • Languages available: 30+
  • Reporting: Results sent directly to your inbox

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Benefits

Provides insight
into how candidates process and interpret visual information

Quick and easy delivery via an online platform with automated reporting

Consistent structure that supports fair and objective comparisons

Custom benchmarks available to align results with internal expectations

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Numerical Reasoning
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