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Predictive Index Cognitive practice
PI Cognitive practice.
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Six PI Cognitive-style questions, worked through.
Try each original example before opening its explanation. These teaching examples cover different methods; they are separate from the scored practice pool and are not official PI questions.
Numerical reasoningExample 1
Spot the alternating rule
Which number comes next in the sequence?
7, 11, 20, 24, 33, 37, ?
- A:41
- B:42
- C:44
- D:46
- E:50
Show answer and method
Answer: D — 46.
The differences alternate between +4 and +9: 7 → 11 (+4), 11 → 20 (+9), 20 → 24 (+4), 24 → 33 (+9), 33 → 37 (+4). The next step is +9, so 37 + 9 = 46.
Take it into practice: If the differences do not stay constant, check whether two steps alternate.
Numerical reasoningExample 2
Keep the units straight
Six equally productive workers process 72 orders in 3 hours. A new system increases each worker’s hourly output by 30%. At that constant new rate, how many orders can four workers process in 2.5 hours?
- A:36
- B:40
- C:48
- D:52
- E:60
Show answer and method
Answer: D — 52.
The original rate per worker is 72 ÷ (6 × 3) = 4 orders per hour. The new rate is 4 × 1.3 = 5.2 orders per worker-hour. Four workers working for 2.5 hours provide 10 worker-hours, so they process 5.2 × 10 = 52 orders.
Take it into practice: Reduce a work-rate problem to one worker and one hour before changing the team or duration.
Verbal reasoningExample 3
Match the relationship
ATTENUATE is to INTENSITY as…
- A:AMPLIFY is to SOUND
- B:REVISE is to ACCURACY
- C:ABRIDGE is to LENGTH
- D:REHEARSE is to FLUENCY
- E:COMPARE is to SIMILARITY
Show answer and method
Answer: C — ABRIDGE is to LENGTH.
To attenuate something is to reduce its intensity. To abridge something is to reduce its length. Both pairs connect a verb with the property it reduces. Amplify points in the opposite direction; the other choices do not express that same reduction relationship.
Take it into practice: Name the relationship in a short sentence, then keep its direction when comparing the options.
Verbal reasoningExample 4
Separate possibility from certainty
Assume the statements are true. Is the conclusion true, false, or impossible to determine from the information given?
Every archived invoice has been checked.
No checked invoice is provisional.
Some provisional invoices are urgent.
Conclusion: No urgent invoices have been archived.
- A:True
- B:False
- C:Cannot be determined
Show answer and method
Answer: C — Cannot be determined.
Archived invoices cannot be provisional, so the urgent provisional invoices are not archived. But the statements do not say that all urgent invoices are provisional. Other urgent invoices could be checked and archived, or there might be no such invoices. The conclusion could be true or false, so it cannot be determined.
Take it into practice: “Some” does not mean “all.” A fact about one part of a group need not apply to the whole group.
Abstract reasoningExample 5
Track two changes at once
Which figure comes next? Track the moving square and its fill.
Sequence, from left to right
?
- A:
- B:
- C:
- D:
- E:
Show answer and method
Answer: D.
The square moves clockwise around the four corners: top-left, top-right, bottom-right, bottom-left, then top-left again. Its fill alternates outline, filled, outline, filled, so the next square is outlined. The central filled diamond stays fixed. Option D satisfies all three observations.
Take it into practice: Follow position, shape, and fill separately. An option must satisfy every consistent rule.
Abstract reasoningExample 6
Find the shared structure
Which option has the same pattern of repeated shapes as both examples?
Examples
- A:
- B:
- C:
- D:
- E:
Show answer and method
Answer: C.
Each example contains three copies of one shape and one copy of a different shape. Option C has three diamonds and one square, matching that 3 + 1 structure. A has 2 + 2, B has 2 + 1 + 1, D has four identical shapes, and E has four different shapes.
Take it into practice: A shared rule can concern the counts of shapes even when the shapes and their locations change.
For the publisher’s own familiarisation experience, try the official PI Cognitive sample: 20 questions in 4 minutes 48 seconds. It is a separate sample, not the full assessment.
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Which employers use PI Cognitive?
Employer use varies by role and hiring process. These examples explicitly identify cognitive assessment use; a generic mention of “Predictive Index” could refer to its separate Behavioral Assessment.
Sleep and consumer products
Emma
Emma lists PI Cognitive after an introductory interview for general roles. Its internship process may include cognitive and/or behavioral assessment; senior leadership lists both. These details do not establish the same requirement for every Emma role.
Its page mentions 15 minutes in places, unlike PI’s standard 12-minute format. Confirm the timing in your actual invitation.
Emma’s hiring processPrivate equity · Boston
Bain Capital
The 2027 North America Private Equity Analyst/Associate posting specifies both assessments before interview consideration: Behavioral first, then a separate invitation for the 12-minute Cognitive Assessment.
This evidence concerns that program at Bain Capital, which is a different organization from Bain & Company.
Bain Capital’s program postingHiring process · Campinas
Capacity Pod
Its published hiring sequence moves from profile submission to PI Cognitive and Behavioral assessments, then an English assessment and an interview. Use the specific role and invitation to confirm what applies to your application.
Capacity Pod’s careers pageInter IKEA’s recruitment policy also describes PI cognitive assessment data. That confirms use in its recruitment context, not a requirement for every IKEA role or company. Employer sources checked September 2026.
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Learn the recurring methods
Practise mental arithmetic, comparison, word relationships, logical conclusions, and visual patterns. Use each explanation to name the rule you needed.
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Rehearse moving on
A difficult question can consume time you could use elsewhere. Use a timed sitting to practise leaving an item and returning if time remains.
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Review accuracy alongside pace
Check which domains produced errors and which questions you did not reach. Use untimed practice to resolve the reasoning before another timed sitting.
PI Cognitive practice questions
Is PI Cognitive the same as the PI Behavioral Assessment?
No. This practice develops numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning for PI Cognitive. The Behavioral Assessment concerns workplace behavior and is a separate assessment. Check which assessment your invitation names; an employer may use one or both.
Is the practice free, and do I need an account?
The six worked examples on this page are free without an account. Create a free account to take your first practice sitting, choosing any available mode. Further sittings follow the replay access shown in your account; a PI Cognitive category pass is available when required. Your saved results and answer explanations stay free to view.
How difficult are these practice questions?
Our original questions mix foundation, standard, and stretch items. The stretch questions deliberately ask more of your reasoning, but these are editorial labels, not calibrated equivalents of official PI difficulty. Start untimed to understand the methods, then use a timed sitting to practise deciding where to spend your time.
Can I practise with extra time?
Yes. Our 50-question practice has 12-, 18-, and 24-minute settings, alongside a 20-question untimed mode. Choose extended-time practice if it matches your approved assessment arrangements, or use it as a learning step. Selecting extra time here does not arrange an accommodation with your employer; confirm your actual conditions before starting their assessment.
Can I go back to a question or leave it unanswered?
Our practice shows five questions per page and lets you revisit pages and change answers before finishing. You can leave questions unanswered. In timed modes the clock keeps running, including when you leave the tab, and the sitting ends when time runs out. Follow the instructions provided with your real assessment.
Can my practice score tell me whether I will pass?
No. We show how many of our questions you answered correctly, your domain breakdown, and your worked review. We do not convert that result into an official PI score or percentile, or predict a hiring decision. Different modes, question sets, and familiarity with repeated questions can affect your practice result.
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