The Cut-e Test is an online assessment from Aon that employers use when screening applicants. This page explains the format and timings Aon publishes, gives worked examples from our own practice questions, and links to free practice sets for reasoning, attention, situational judgment and personality-style tasks. Our questions are written by us with AI tools and are not real exam questions.
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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | TRUE / FALSE / CANNOT SAY statements[1] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Inductive-logical Thinking (scales cls)) | 12 tasks[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Inductive Reasoning (scales ix)) | 20 tasks[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Mechanical Reasoning (scales mtu)) | 24 tasks[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Numerical Reasoning (scales numerical)) | 37 tasks[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Understanding of Basic Instructions (scales verbal instruct)) | 24 tasks[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Verbal Reasoning (scales verbal)) | 49 tasks[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Working Memory (gridChallenge)) | 9 tasks[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Number of questions (Work-Related Behaviour (ADEPT-15)) | 100 statements[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit | Usually under 15 minutes per test[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Ability to Concentrate (scales e3+)) | 2 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Basic Numerical Comprehension (scales eql)) | 5 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Complex Planning Capability (motionChallenge)) | 6 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Deductive-logical Thinking (gapChallenge)) | 6 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Deductive Reasoning (switchChallenge)) | 6 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Gamified Situational Judgment Test (chatAssess)) | 20 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Inductive Logical Reasoning (scales clx)) | 6 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Inductive-logical Thinking (scales cls)) | 12 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Inductive Reasoning (scales ix)) | 5 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Language Skills (scales lt)) | 10 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Mechanical Reasoning (scales mtu)) | 15 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Numeracy (digitChallenge)) | 6 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Numerical Reasoning (scales numerical)) | 12 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Understanding of Basic Instructions (scales verbal instruct)) | 8 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Verbal Reasoning (scales verbal)) | 12 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Working Memory (gridChallenge)) | 9 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Time limit (Work-Related Behaviour (ADEPT-15)) | Approximately 30 minutes[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Retake policy | Verification retest often conducted at interview stage[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Delivery | Online; PC/laptop recommended, mobile-compatible[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Testing window | Usually several days, deadline set by employer[2] | Aon · Oct 26, 2026 |
According to Aon, “Every statement has three answer options: TRUE, FALSE and CANNOT SAY. There is only one correct answer.”[1]
The Cut-e Test is the name many candidates use for the online assessments offered by Aon. Employers use them early in hiring to look at reasoning ability, working style and judgment. The employer decides which modules you receive, so candidates for different roles may see different tests.
Delivery is online. Aon recommends a PC, laptop or notebook, although almost all of its tests also work on smartphones and tablets. You usually have several days to finish all the required tests, and the deadline is set by the employer.
Individual tests are short. In most cases they last less than 15 minutes. Some examples from Aon's own listing: Numerical Reasoning has 37 tasks in 12 minutes, Verbal Reasoning has 49 tasks in 12 minutes, Inductive Reasoning has 20 tasks in 5 minutes, and Mechanical Reasoning has 24 tasks in 15 minutes. The Work-Related Behaviour questionnaire is different: it takes approximately 30 minutes to read and rate 100 statements about your workstyle preferences.
In the statement-style reasoning tasks, every statement is answered with TRUE, FALSE or CANNOT SAY, and only a single answer is correct.
Retests are common. Aon says that if you are invited to an interview after the online assessment, you will often be expected to complete a repeat module. We could not verify how results are scored or what counts as a good result, so ask the employer and read Aon's candidate preparation page.
Prepare for the Cut-e Test exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: A chart shows that Department A spent $12,000 and Department B spent $8,000. What fraction of the total did Department A spend?
Answer: C. 3/5
Explanation:
The correct answer is 3/5. A fraction of the total means the part divided by the whole. The whole is 12,000 plus 8,000, which is 20,000, so Department A's share is 12,000 / 20,000, which simplifies to 3/5.
3/4 is wrong because it overstates A's share; it would need Department B to have spent far less. 2/3 is wrong because it compares B's spending with A's rather than A's spending with the total. 1/2 is wrong because it would mean the departments spent equal amounts, and A spent more.
Rule to remember: when a question asks for a share of the total, add all the parts first and use that sum as the denominator, then simplify.
Question: You have to analyze a process for inefficiencies. What is your first step?
Answer: C. Observe the process without making changes
Explanation:
The correct answer is to observe the process without making changes. Before you can find inefficiencies you need an accurate picture of how the work really happens, and watching it directly gives you objective evidence of bottlenecks.
Interviewing employees is wrong as a starting step because people describe the process as they remember it or wish it ran, which may differ from practice. Implementing changes immediately is wrong because you would be acting without evidence and could make things worse. Reading previous reports is wrong as a starting point because reports describe the past and may be out of date.
Rule to remember: in judgment questions, gather direct evidence before consulting opinions or documents, and do not intervene until you understand the current state.
Question: Passage: 'Projects classified as high-risk require sign-off from both the CFO and the CEO.' A high-risk project is approved only by the CEO. This is:
Answer: B. Insufficient
Explanation:
The correct answer is Insufficient. The passage says high-risk projects need sign-off from both the CFO and the CEO. Approval by the CEO alone meets only part of that requirement, so it does not make the approval valid.
Sufficient is wrong because it ignores the CFO requirement. Subject to board review is wrong because the passage never mentions a board. Permitted with written justification is wrong because the passage offers no exception route; adding one would mean importing a rule that is not in the text.
Rule to remember: judge only what the passage states. The word both means each named person must sign, and options that rely on outside rules or invented exceptions can be dismissed.
Start with Aon's own preparation page and its practice tasks so you know the layout and timing of the modules your employer is likely to send. Then use our sets to build speed and accuracy, working through them in short sessions rather than one long sitting.
After each set, review every miss and write down why the right option is right. Practise with a timer once the content feels familiar, since the real tests are short and you are expected to finish as many tasks as you can. Before test day, check your device, connection and the employer's deadline, and choose a quiet space.
It is the common name for online assessments from Aon that employers use in recruitment. The modules measure reasoning ability, attention, judgment and workstyle. Your employer chooses which ones you take, so check your invitation email and Aon's candidate preparation page for the modules assigned to you.
In most cases the individual tests last less than 15 minutes. Examples include 12 minutes for Numerical Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning, and 5 minutes for Inductive Reasoning. The Work-Related Behaviour questionnaire takes approximately 30 minutes. The total depends on which modules your employer assigns.
Each statement is answered with TRUE, FALSE or CANNOT SAY, and only a single answer is correct. CANNOT SAY applies when the information given does not let you decide either way. Practise judging statements only from the text or data provided, not from outside knowledge.
Aon says almost all of its tests are suitable for smartphones and tablets, but it highly recommends using a PC, laptop or notebook. A larger screen and a stable setup make charts and timed tasks easier to handle, so use a computer if you can.
You usually have several days to complete all the necessary tests. The exact deadline is set by the employer, so check your invitation. Each test is timed once you start it, so begin only when you can finish without interruption.
Possibly. Aon says retests are often performed. If you are invited to an interview after the online assessment, you will be expected to complete a repeat module from it. Treat the first attempt as genuine work, since it may be checked later.
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