# Verbal Reasoning Assessment

## Description
The Verbal Reasoning assessment is a cognitive test designed to measure the mental capacity of job candidates and employees to perform various work-related tasks and activities, with a primary focus on verbal and language-based cognitive abilities. As a General Ability assessment, it evaluates key competencies including Reading Comprehension and Logical Reasoning, providing insight into an individual's ability to understand written information and apply logical thinking in workplace contexts. The test is intended for use in Pre-Hire Selection, Employee Development, and Promotion Selection, making it a versatile tool across multiple stages of the employment lifecycle.

The assessment is delivered in a multiple-choice format and draws questions from a large pool to minimize the risk of cheating and ensure the integrity of results. Individual questions are also subject to time limits, which further reduce the potential for dishonest responses while enhancing the predictive accuracy of the assessment. Together, these features make the Verbal Reasoning test a reliable and effective measure of cognitive ability for evaluating both prospective and current employees.

## Competencies Measures
- Logical Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension

## Metadata
- **Duration:** 15.0 Minutes
- **Language:** English (US)
- **Type:** Cognitive Assessment (Test)
- **Last Updated:** September 12, 2026

## Catalog Link
View additional details or to administer the assessment to a candidate here:
[View in Online Test Catalog](https://www.hravatar.com/ta/tests/5145/verbal-reasoning.html)