Lateral Thinking test

Lateral thinking is solving a problem by approaching it indirectly, through unconventional angles, rather than the obvious step-by-step path — useful when a straightforward approach has already failed or when a problem is unusually constrained. Talaskill's items are built to have no 'obvious first move' by design.

• 20 questions
• Time limit: 25 minutes
• Pass mark: 70%
• Copying, pasting and leaving the page are recorded during the test
• You can take it again 24 hours after your last try

• A pass adds Lateral Thinking to your profile as tested evidence
• Your CV can link to the result with a QR code
• Employers see the score and the date, and can check the result themselves
• You choose whether your result is public

Is the Lateral Thinking test free?

Yes. Create a free account and take the test. Taking it and sharing the result cost nothing.

Can I take the Lateral Thinking test again?

Yes, 24 hours after your last try. Use the time to practise the parts you found hard.

How do employers see my Lateral Thinking result?

Your profile and CV show the score and the date. Employers can open the link to check that the result is real.

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