Read tables, choose the right figures and calculate under an individual question clock.
Choose a practice drill| Questions | 12 |
|---|---|
| Time | 90 seconds for the first question on a dataset, then 75 seconds for each follow-up. |
| Answer controls | Choose one value from a dropdown. Check units and the requested rounding before submitting. |
| What to have ready | Have a calculator, paper and pen ready. Korn Ferry recommends these for Elements Numerical. |
There is a fresh time allowance for each question. Submit when ready; time saved on one question does not carry forward. If the timer expires, the selected answer is submitted automatically. You cannot return to earlier questions.
This introductory example uses original material and is separate from the scored question bank.
| Site | Orders | Returned |
|---|---|---|
| North | 1,200 | 4% |
| South | 800 | 9% |
| West | 400 | 12% |
What percentage of all orders was returned?
Write down the base quantity first. For a change, divide by the original value. To combine percentages, calculate the underlying counts before adding.
Common mistake: Percentage points and percentage change are different. An unweighted average can be wrong when the group sizes differ.
Practice percentages and changeConvert quantities to a common unit, keep the numerator and denominator labeled, and estimate the scale of the answer before using your calculator.
Common mistake: A rate per person is not a total. A monthly figure cannot be compared directly with an annual figure.
Practice ratios and ratesWork backward from the requested output. Keep intermediate values unrounded, apply conditions in order, and round only as the question instructs.
Common mistake: Revenue, profit and margin have different denominators. Close answer options often reflect a skipped step rather than a rounding error.
Practice multi-step calculationsThe real Elements assessment adapts its questions to your performance. Our full practice uses a fixed mix weighted toward Challenge questions, so you can rehearse demanding tasks and the published timing. A raw practice score is not Korn Ferry’s normed percentile. Employers choose their own benchmarks; there is no universal pass mark.
Drill explanations wait until the whole passage or dataset is complete; logical explanations follow each question. Full-test feedback waits until the end. Progress charts appear after a second comparable attempt, while saved reviews remain available from the first.
Use Korn Ferry’s own practice to check the publisher’s interface, and follow the instructions and adjustments on your invitation. Elements practice does not cover all Aspects, personality, leadership or employer-specific batteries.
Original independent preparation. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Korn Ferry or Talent Q.
Read tables, choose the right figures and calculate under an individual question clock.
Choose a practice drill| Questions | 12 |
|---|---|
| Time | 90 seconds for the first question on a dataset, then 75 seconds for each follow-up. |
| Answer controls | Choose one value from a dropdown. Check units and the requested rounding before submitting. |
| What to have ready | Have a calculator, paper and pen ready. Korn Ferry recommends these for Elements Numerical. |
There is a fresh time allowance for each question. Submit when ready; time saved on one question does not carry forward. If the timer expires, the selected answer is submitted automatically. You cannot return to earlier questions.
This introductory example uses original material and is separate from the scored question bank.
| Site | Orders | Returned |
|---|---|---|
| North | 1,200 | 4% |
| South | 800 | 9% |
| West | 400 | 12% |
What percentage of all orders was returned?
Write down the base quantity first. For a change, divide by the original value. To combine percentages, calculate the underlying counts before adding.
Common mistake: Percentage points and percentage change are different. An unweighted average can be wrong when the group sizes differ.
Practice percentages and changeConvert quantities to a common unit, keep the numerator and denominator labeled, and estimate the scale of the answer before using your calculator.
Common mistake: A rate per person is not a total. A monthly figure cannot be compared directly with an annual figure.
Practice ratios and ratesWork backward from the requested output. Keep intermediate values unrounded, apply conditions in order, and round only as the question instructs.
Common mistake: Revenue, profit and margin have different denominators. Close answer options often reflect a skipped step rather than a rounding error.
Practice multi-step calculationsThe real Elements assessment adapts its questions to your performance. Our full practice uses a fixed mix weighted toward Challenge questions, so you can rehearse demanding tasks and the published timing. A raw practice score is not Korn Ferry’s normed percentile. Employers choose their own benchmarks; there is no universal pass mark.
Drill explanations wait until the whole passage or dataset is complete; logical explanations follow each question. Full-test feedback waits until the end. Progress charts appear after a second comparable attempt, while saved reviews remain available from the first.
Use Korn Ferry’s own practice to check the publisher’s interface, and follow the instructions and adjustments on your invitation. Elements practice does not cover all Aspects, personality, leadership or employer-specific batteries.
Original independent preparation. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Korn Ferry or Talent Q.