GCAT
General Cognitive Ability Test
A rapid-fire, randomised cognitive ability measure designed for the agile modern workplace — reducing the risk of cheating and suitable across all industries and ability levels.
Built for the Agile Modern Workplace
The GCAT is an ability measure that presents questions in a randomised, rapid-fire format. No two candidates receive the same questions in the same order, replicating the agile demands of the modern workplace and reducing the risk of cheating.
The GCAT is suitable across all industries and ability levels. It measures three core reasoning domains — abstract, numerical and verbal — together with an overall general reasoning (g) composite, providing a robust and efficient view of cognitive capability.
What It Measures
Abstract Reasoning (GCAT-A)
Diagrammatic questions and word association items assessing fluid reasoning and the ability to understand new and novel problems
Numerical Reasoning (GCAT-N)
Context analysis, number grouping, pattern solving and sequences — basic through to complex numerical calculations
Verbal Reasoning (GCAT-V)
Context analysis, word grouping and word appropriation — basic comprehension to complex connected verbal concepts
General Reasoning (g)
A composite score reflecting overall mental ability across all three domains
Randomised, Rapid-Fire by Design
The GCAT's format is purpose-built to mirror modern work — fast, varied, and hard to game.
Randomised Questions
No two candidates receive the same questions in the same order — each assessment session is unique.
Rapid-Fire Pace
Fast-paced delivery replicates the agile, dynamic demands of the modern workplace.
Cheat-Resistant
Randomisation and pacing significantly reduce the risk of item sharing and practice effects.
When to Use the GCAT
Selection Across Industries
Identify candidates with the cognitive capability to succeed across all industries and role levels.
Training & Development
Inform training needs analysis and development planning with an efficient view of reasoning strengths.
High-Potential & Succession
Identify high-potential employees and support data-informed succession planning decisions.
Report Options
Purpose-built reports with results profiles, interview prompts, development guidance and candidate feedback.
GCAT Select Report
Overall results profile with interview prompt questions to support selection decisions.
GCAT Develop Report
Development recommendations and a development plan template to guide next steps.
GCAT Feedback Report
A candidate-friendly feedback report summarising reasoning ability results.
Administration Options
Online Supervised
Supervised digital administration via a generated link
Online Unsupervised
Remote unsupervised administration via a generated link
Duration: Timed, 30 minutes
Documentation
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A modern, rapid-fire cognitive ability assessment for selection, development and succession planning — suitable across all industries and ability levels.