Civil Service Management Judgement Test practice
The Management Judgement Test measures how you handle the day-to-day management of other people. Practice the real format: read a management scenario, then choose the action you would be most likely and least likely to take.
15 scenarios, three for each of the five aspects. Choose the action you would be most and least likely to take.
Or start with a free drill60 original management scenarios in four full practice tests · Every answer explained
The Civil Service Management Judgement Test at a glance
- Format
- 15 scenarios, 4 actions each
- Task
- Most likely and least likely action
- Timing
- Untimed (allow an hour)
- Used for
- EO to SEO roles with line management
What it measures
Five aspects of behaviour selected as important for line management: Collaborative, Decisive, Empathetic, Confident and Agile. They relate to the Civil Service Behaviours.
How it works
You see 15 workplace scenarios, some as short videos and some as text, each with four possible actions. For each you choose the one action you would be most likely to take and the one you would be least likely to take. Example questions open the test, and no specialist knowledge is needed.
Results
Your pattern of responses produces a percentile against a representative group of applicants. Each job level has a minimum standard, and the recruiter can raise the pass mark after the deadline.
Source: GOV.UK: Preparing for the Civil Service Management Judgement Test. The official practice test shows the look and feel and is not scored.
The five aspects of management judgement
Collaborative
Empowering and developing others, working as a team, sharing knowledge.
Collaborative drillDecisive
Using evidence to make effective and fair decisions.
Decisive drillEmpathetic
Considering others’ needs and feelings, acting in a calm and resilient manner.
Empathetic drillConfident
Having courage in your convictions, taking responsibility and setting expectations.
Confident drillAgile
Self aware and able to adapt quickly to change.
Agile drill
Free drills
Each drill has one free attempt and its own page. One Civil Service Judgement Test pass covers full practice tests and unlimited replays.
Mixed drill
One scenario for each of the five aspects.
Collaborative drill
Four scenarios on the Collaborative aspect: empowering and developing others, working as a team, sharing knowledge.
Decisive drill
Four scenarios on the Decisive aspect: using evidence to make effective and fair decisions.
Empathetic drill
Four scenarios on the Empathetic aspect: considering others’ needs and feelings, acting in a calm and resilient manner.
Confident drill
Four scenarios on the Confident aspect: having courage in your convictions, taking responsibility and setting expectations.
Agile drill
Four scenarios on the Agile aspect: self aware and able to adapt quickly to change.
Full practice test
How to prepare
- Pick the action that deals with the management issue itself, not one that only keeps the peace or only escalates it.
- Look for the facts in the scenario before you choose: what the evidence shows, who is affected and what is within your authority.
- The least likely action is usually the one that makes things worse: acting on an assumption, sharing something confidential, or avoiding a conversation you need to have.
- Treat each of the five aspects as a skill to practice. Our aspect drills show where your choices differ from the key.
Common questions
What is the Civil Service Management Judgement Test?
It is an online situational judgement test that measures judgement and decision-making about the day-to-day management of others. It is used for roles between Executive Officer and Senior Executive Officer that need line management capability.
How many questions are in the Management Judgement Test?
There are 15 scenarios, each with four actions. For every scenario you choose the action you would be most likely to take and the action you would be least likely to take.
Is the Management Judgement Test timed?
No. Most people take two to four minutes per scenario, and the official guidance recommends allowing at least an hour.
What are the five aspects it measures?
Collaborative (empowering and developing others, working as a team, sharing knowledge), Decisive (using evidence to make effective and fair decisions), Empathetic (considering others’ needs and feelings, acting calmly and resiliently), Confident (courage in your convictions, taking responsibility, setting expectations) and Agile (self-aware and able to adapt quickly to change).
How is this practice different from the Civil Service Judgement Test?
The Civil Service Judgement Test asks you to rate four actions on a four-point effectiveness scale. The Management Judgement Test asks you to choose one most likely and one least likely action, and every scenario is about managing people.
How is the practice scored?
Each scenario is worth 2 points: 1 when your most likely action matches our key and 1 when your least likely action matches. Every key comes with the reasoning for all four actions. The real test reports a percentile; our score is practice feedback, not an official result.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. Each of the six drills has one free attempt. The full 15-scenario practice tests and unlimited replays are included in the Civil Service Judgement Test pass, which also covers the Judgement, Casework, Customer Service and Fast Stream practice.
Other Civil Service tests
Your invitation names the tests for your job. The same pass covers all of these:
Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by the UK Civil Service. All scenarios, documents and explanations are original; keys are our own editorial judgments, and practice scores are not official results.