Wonderlic

About the Wonderlic Exam

The Wonderlic exam is a popular cognitive ability test designed to measure general intelligence and problem-solving skills. It is used by employers, colleges, universities, and organizations to help evaluate candidates.

There are a couple of different Wonderlic exams, but the main version is the Wonderlic Personnel Test (also referred to as the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test).

Types of Wonderlic Exams

There are a couple of different Wonderlic exams you may be asked to take. We will review those below.

Wonderlic Personnel Test (WPT)

This exam, also referred to as the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test, is what most people think of when they hear the term “Wonderlic”. It is the most common version given. It is mostly administered by employers who are evaluating prospective candidates.

Within this exam, there are 2 versions:

• WPT-R: 50 Questions, 12 Minutes
• WPT-Q: 30 Questions, 8 Minutes

This exam covers 4 categories of questions:

• • English Knowledge
  • Math
  • Logic

• General Knowledge / Quick Recognition

Take a Wonderlic practice test to get a better idea of what to expect.

Wonderlic Scholastic Level Examination (SLE)

This exam is very similar to the Personnel test listed above. The main difference is this version is administered by colleges and universities who are evaluating prospective students.

Within this exam, there are 2 versions:

• SLE: 50 Questions, 12 Minutes
• SLE-Q: 30 Questions, 8 Minutes

This exam covers 4 categories of questions:

• English Knowledge
• Math
• Logic
• General Knowledge / Quick Recognition

Take a Wonderlic SLE practice exam to get a better idea of what to expect.

Wonderlic Personality Test

This exam is designed to give a future employer insight into how you will behave on the job and whether you will be a good fit or not. There are five areas your employer can measure with this version:

• Cooperation
• Dependability
• Stress Tolerance
• Sociability
• Open-mindedness

It is important to answer questions as honestly as possible with this test as there are no right or wrong answers.

Wonderlic Motivation Test

This exam is designed to give a future employer insight into your interests and see what motivates you the most. Six characteristics make up your results:

• Practical
• Investigative
• Artistic
• Supportive
• Enterprising
• Traditional

There are also no right or wrong answers in this test, so be as honest as possible.

How is the Wonderlic Exam Scored?

Each question on the exam is worth 1 point. For every question you answer correctly, you receive 1 point. You do not get deducted points for a wrong answer or leaving something blank.

Learn more about Wonderlic scoring.