TestGorilla assessment questions and answers explained: The ultimate guide

TestGorilla assessment questions are designed to help you showcase your abilities, solve real-world problems, and prove you’re the right fit for the job. By focusing on your skills – not your resumé or memorized answers – you get a fair, unbiased opportunity to stand out and demonstrate what you can do.

But you might be a little nervous or even uncertain before taking a TestGorilla assessment, especially if you’re new to hiring assessments or are applying to jobs for the first time. 

Never fear: We’ve got you covered!

In this guide, we break down how TestGorilla questions and answers work, how TestGorilla assessment answers add value to your job application, how to prepare to ace your assessment, and more.

Key takeaways

• TestGorilla’s assessments evaluate your real-world skills, focusing on role-specific competencies, cognitive abilities, behavioral preferences, and/or personality traits. 

• You won’t find a TestGorilla questions and answers PDF anywhere, as we don’t share questions or answers publicly. This is to keep the process fair and help you put your best foot forward.

To prepare for a TestGorilla assessment, ensure you know the format, practice job-specific tasks, and create a test-ready environment for yourself.

What are talent assessments?

Talent assessments are innovative tools designed to help employers and recruiters objectively evaluate your skills. They can comprise a combination of individual tests that assess hard skills, soft skills, personality traits, cognitive abilities, and more.

Here are some tests that you might encounter in a talent assessment:

1. Role-specific skills tests

These tests evaluate the core competencies required for particular roles. From data analysis for marketing positions to financial acumen for accounting jobs, they determine whether you have the expertise needed to succeed.

Check out TestGorilla’s collection of role-specific skills tests.

2. Cognitive ability tests

Consider these as brain teasers designed to challenge and enhance your mental agility. These tests measure your critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to recognize patterns in a time-sensitive environment. 

Explore TestGorilla’s cognitive ability tests.

3. Language tests

Whether it’s assessing your proficiency in English, Spanish, or another language, these evaluations test your ability to communicate effectively. They focus on grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension to ensure your language skills meet the job’s requirements.

Check out TestGorilla’s language tests.

4. Personality and culture tests

These delve into your personality traits, work preferences, and values to determine how well you align with a company’s culture. They provide insights into your interpersonal strengths and, importantly, how you might contribute to a team.

Take a peek at TestGorilla’s personality and culture tests.

5. Situational judgment tests

These present workplace scenarios that require sound judgment and decision-making. They assess your ability to navigate complex professional situations and align your actions with company standards.

Explore TestGorilla’s situational judgement tests.

How do TestGorilla’s assessments work?

TestGorilla champions making hiring fair, accurate, and insightful – for both candidates like you and employers. Our talent assessments are carefully crafted to help hiring managers, recruiters, and more evaluate your skills while giving you an opportunity to shine. 

Let’s explore how we create our tests. 

Breaking down TestGorilla’s science-backed approach

Our assessments are built on solid scientific principles to keep them reliable and meaningful. Here’s how we do it:

• Expert creation and validation: TestGorilla’s intellectual property development specialists collaborate with subject matter experts to create our tests. These folks are experts in their field but also well-versed in test development, so they can ensure each test accurately measures the intended skills. Every test also undergoes multiple reviews and edits to meet our high standards.

• Accuracy and predictive validity: We ensure all TestGorilla questions align with the US Department of Labor’s O*NET Online skills database and the European Commission’s European Skills, Competences, Qualifications, and Occupations (ESCO) database. This ensures questions genuinely evaluate the skills we want them to. Plus, we perform independent validation studies on every TestGorilla test and gather feedback from real customers to confirm that our assessments effectively predict job performance.

• Continuous improvement: TestGorilla’s Science and Assessment Innovation team analyzes test data from completed assessments to refine questions and ensure tests stay reliable, valid, and relevant.

• Compliance: TestGorilla tests align with recognized industry best practices and legal standards, such as the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) and the Standards of Educational and Psychological Testing. 

Why we don’t share TestGorilla questions and answers

You might be disappointed that we don’t publicly share TestGorilla sample questions or TestGorilla assessment answers. But it’s for good reason:

• To preserve test integrity: Sharing answers would undermine the purpose of assessing genuine skills.

• To ensure fairness: Every candidate deserves an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities without external advantages, like knowing the questions and answers ahead of time.

• To keep the focus on real-world skills: Talent assessments are all about understanding what you can do and what kind of employee you are, not what you can memorize. 

To put this in context: Imagine you’re applying for a software developer role, and another candidate also applying for this role has memorized answers posted online. You’ve genuinely understood specific coding concepts without memorizing them. By safeguarding test content, TestGorilla ensures your real skills shine through.

With this said, we do include practice preview questions in our test library to help you get an idea of the kinds of questions you might be asked. Plus, we’ll show you how to prepare for an assessment in the section below!

How to prepare for a TestGorilla assessment

TestGorilla assessments are designed to help employers find the best candidates, so preparing well can give you the confidence to shine. Here are our top tips:

1. Understand the test format

Each TestGorilla assessment is unique, so familiarize yourself with the types of questions you might encounter – e.g., multiple-choice questions, coding challenges, or video responses. Knowing what to expect can make a big difference on assessment day.

It’s also a good idea to visit TestGorilla’s test library, check out the practice preview questions, and explore role-specific tests to understand what’s ahead.

2. Hone job-specific skills

Research the skills relevant to the role you’re applying for and focus on honing them. You can do this by:

• Using the job description to pinpoint the most essential skills.

• Diving into online tutorials or guides to improve your expertise with specific tools and techniques. For example, if the role involves project management, practice using tools like Trello or Asana. For marketing roles, review concepts like data analysis or campaign strategy.

• Creating small, realistic projects to practice applying your skills in a hands-on way. For instance, if you’re hoping to land a graphic design role, create a branding project for a fictional company, including a logo, social media templates, and a mock website layout.

3. Work on problem-solving 

Problem-solving is often a core component of assessments, so it’s worth spending time sharpening this skill. Here are some fun ways to practice:

• Try puzzles, brain teasers, or apps that focus on logic and critical thinking.

• Work through case studies or role-specific scenarios to simulate real-world challenges.

• Engage with online forums or groups where you can exchange ideas and sharpen your reasoning skills.

4. Practice time management

Knowing how to pace yourself can be the difference between completing an assessment early and not quite making it to the end before the deadline. Two great ways to do this are to complete self-tests on TestGorilla or time yourself answering practice questions. 

5. Review your invitation

When you receive your assessment invitation, read it carefully. It will include all the essential details, such as the test type, deadline, and any additional instructions from your prospective employer.

6. Set up your environment

A distraction-free environment can help you feel calm and relaxed while taking your TestGorilla assessment. Find a quiet, well-lit space where you won’t be interrupted and ensure you have:

• A mobile device (e.g., a smartphone or tablet), a desktop, or a laptop with an up-to-date browser (Google Chrome is recommended)

• A stable internet connection

• A webcam and microphone

• A comfortable chair

We also recommend running a quick internet speed check and ensuring your device’s software is updated. 

What to expect from a TestGorilla assessment

As a candidate, here’s what to expect from a talent assessment with TestGorilla:

Getting started

When a potential employer invites you to take an assessment, TestGorilla will email you an invitation link. Click it, and it’ll take you directly to the test platform – no need to create an account. All you need to do is enter your first and last name, accept TestGorilla’s privacy policy, and select whether you’d like to receive emails from us.

If you haven’t started your assessment after 48 hours, you’ll receive an email reminding you to complete it. 

Flexibility

You can complete the assessment on any internet-connected device, including smartphones and tablets. You can also take it at any time, as long as it’s before the potential employer’s deadline.

With some assessments, you can schedule a date and time to complete it before the employer’s deadline.

Setting up

Before your assessment, you’ll read a welcome message and some information about your assessment, including the number of tests it contains and whether there are any custom questions (which employers are allowed to add). 

You’ll also sign TestGorilla’s Candidate Honesty Policy. 

Then, if your potential employer has opted to offer these, you can make accommodation requests. 

Finally, you’ll set up your camera and microphone.

Qualifying questions

Some assessments include qualifying questions that candidates complete before the official tests. Employers can add a maximum of five qualifying questions, which are always multiple-choice or true/false. 

Qualifying questions determine whether you meet the criteria for the job you’ve applied for. If you don’t, the assessment will end (and you’ll save time and disappointment!). 

Practice questions

At the start of each test, you’ll have four practice questions to help you warm up. These don’t count toward your final assessment results.

What you’ll do

TestGorilla assessments are meant to match the job you’re applying for, and employers can combine up to five individual tests to make a single assessment. For example, you could tackle a communication test, a marketing skills test, and a personality test if you’re a marketer. Or, for a developer role, you might complete several coding skills tests and a problem-solving test. 

Test format

Questions can be in multiple-choice, true/false, and essay format. You might also face coding challenges, questions requiring video-recorded responses, or questions where you must upload files. 

Time and attempt limits

Tests range from 10 to 30 minutes each, and you may have an opportunity to take a break after each test in your assessment. You can take breaks only if prompted, so don’t abandon your assessment at random! If you take a break, you’ll receive a reminder email (with the subject line “Important: your assessment is waiting”) after 48 hours of inactivity.

You’ll have one attempt to complete your assessment.

Adaptive difficulty

Some tests adjust their level of challenge based on how you’re performing.

Tools available

You won’t need anything other than your device and an internet connection, but TestGorilla gives you an on-screen scratchpad for jotting down notes or solving problems.

For the smoothest test-taking experience, we recommend using Google Chrome on your device.

Fairness and integrity

We use anti-cheating measures like IP tracking, disabling copy-paste, taking snapshots using the candidate’s device camera (optional, with their permissions, and tracking whether candidates exit full-screen mode. We do this to ensure the process is fair for everyone. Just focus on doing your best!

After you finish

Once you complete your assessment, your answers are submitted and scored automatically. Your potential employer receives a detailed report of your results. Meanwhile, you’ll be taken to the TestGorilla Profile page, where you can create an account and view your results. 

Addressing myths and common worries

Now, let’s clear up some common misconceptions and worries about talent assessments.

1. Myth: Talent assessments are unfair.

Fact: TestGorilla’s process is designed to ensure fairness. By focusing on real-world skills and attributes, assessments eliminate bias and give every candidate an equal opportunity to shine.

2. Myth: Talent assessments benefit employers only.

Fact: They also benefit candidates! Assessments offer valuable insights into your strengths and areas for growth. Because skills-based hiring focuses on demonstrable abilities rather than traditional credentials like degrees or job titles, you have more flexibility to showcase your talents in ways beyond your resumè.

3. Myth: Talent assessments replace human judgment.

Fact: They enhance the human element! Talent assessment results give employers a clear picture of job-specific skills and traits, helping them make better-informed hiring decisions. 

Common candidate concerns

Can I fail a TestGorilla assessment?

There’s no “pass” or “fail” in a TestGorilla assessment. It’s about showcasing your abilities and how they align with the role. If your results indicate areas for improvement, consider it an opportunity to learn and refine your skills for future applications.

What if I don’t perform as well as I’d hoped on the assessment?

Everyone has off days, but remember, an assessment is just one part of the hiring process. Employers often use them alongside interviews, reference checks, and other factors. Plus, as we mentioned, TestGorilla assessments help identify strengths you might not have realized you had – giving you valuable insights for growth.

I’m not confident with technology. Will that affect my performance?

Not at all! TestGorilla assessments are designed to be user-friendly and accessible. Before starting, you’ll have a chance to familiarize yourself with the platform and its features. Additionally, detailed instructions and practice opportunities are provided to help you feel comfortable.

What if the test asks questions I don’t know how to answer?

Not knowing an answer doesn’t mean you’re not a good fit for the role. TestGorilla assessments are meant to evaluate a broad range of skills, and no one is expected to ace every question. Focus on showcasing your strengths and demonstrating how you approach problem-solving.

Can I skip questions in a TestGorilla assessment?

Yes, but you won’t be able to go back and answer them later. Skipped questions are marked as incorrect answers.

Can I go back to questions in a TestGorilla test?

No. Once you answer a TestGorilla question, you can’t go back to review your answers.

What if my test results aren’t enough to get the job?

Remember, assessments are just one piece of the puzzle. Employers use them to gather objective data, but they also consider your personality, experience, and interview performance. Think of the assessment as a chance to highlight skills your resumé alone might not showcase.

How do I ensure I make the best impression?

Preparation is key! Follow the tips outlined in this guide: Set up a distraction-free environment, understand the test format, and practice relevant skills beforehand. Confidence comes from being well-prepared.

Taking a TestGorilla assessment with confidence

Talent assessments are designed to empower you to demonstrate your abilities and stand out in the hiring process. By focusing on your skills, not just your resumé, TestGorilla’s assessments provide a fair, unbiased opportunity to prove your worth. 

Whether you’re new to assessments, skeptical about their fairness, or entering the workforce for the first time, you can ace tests by creating the right environment, carefully reading instructions, and managing your time well. 

Best of luck, and remember that your skills are your greatest asset!

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