ABN AMRO assessment explained
By the TestPrep editorial team · Updated
Overview of the ABN AMRO assessment
ABN AMRO may use an online assessment as part of its selection process for traineeships and other roles. Depending on the invitation you receive, the assessment can include cognitive ability tests and additional personality or behavioral components.
The exact setup is usually shared by email, so it is important to check that message carefully. It will help you understand which parts are relevant and where to focus your preparation.
This guide explains the assessment at a practical level, with an emphasis on what candidates can expect and how to manage their time well during practice and test day.
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Assessment formats used in practice
ABN AMRO applicants may encounter assessments delivered through Cubiks (Talogy) or Harver (NOA). These platforms are widely used for cognitive testing and can include modules such as verbal reasoning, numerical understanding, abstract reasoning, and numerical reasoning.
In practice, the test content often focuses on figure sequences, number sequences, analogies, arithmetic skills, exclusion tasks, and questions based on tables or graphs. The exact mix depends on the invitation and the role.
Because different modules can be timed, it helps to train with a steady pace. The aim is not only to answer correctly, but also to become comfortable making decisions quickly when the clock is running.
How to prepare in a structured way
A useful approach is to start with the module types named in your invitation email, then build practice around the core skills that appear most often. That keeps your preparation targeted and avoids spending time on areas that are not part of your assessment.
- Read the invitation email carefully and note the assessment provider and modules mentioned.
- Practice the core question types one by one before switching to mixed sets.
- Use timed sessions to build pace and learn when to move on from a difficult question.
For time management, short and regular practice sessions are often more effective than long unfocused study blocks. This makes it easier to track progress, spot slow topics, and work on accuracy under pressure.
Practical focus areas during practice
The most useful preparation usually combines recognition of question patterns with disciplined timing. If you work through the same type of question repeatedly, you can reduce hesitation and spend less time figuring out the format on the day.
- Train the core numerical and reasoning modules that are common in Cubiks and Harver tests.
- Keep an eye on pace in every session, especially where tables, sequences, or patterns are involved.
- Review mistakes quickly so you can see whether the issue was the method, speed, or concentration.
Candidates preparing for ABN AMRO often use these assessments to build familiarity with both Logiks Advanced and Cubiks Logiks General (Intermediate) style tasks. That makes the bundle broadly useful when the goal is efficient, focused practice.
What the invitation email tells you
You will usually receive the assessment invitation by email, and that message is the main source of practical instructions. It typically indicates which platform is being used and which parts of the assessment you should prepare for.
Checking email regularly is important, because the assessment details are commonly shared there. Once you know the format, you can spend your time on the modules that are most likely to appear rather than preparing blindly.
A clear understanding of the setup also helps you manage your test-day time better. When you know what is coming, it is easier to pace yourself and stay focused throughout the assessment.
What the Harver (NOA) modules measure
The Harver (NOA) Cognitive Ability Assessment is designed to measure reasoning, pattern recognition, and accuracy under time pressure. In practice, that means working through a set of short tasks that require quick, structured thinking.
The assessment may include analogies, exclusion, and number sequences. These modules are meant to check how well you spot relationships, identify what does not fit, and extend a pattern before the clock runs out.
Example situations
In a numbers-based example, you might need to spot the pattern in a sequence and extend it correctly. In a verbal example, you might compare two words and decide how they are related, such as by meaning, function, or category.
In an abstract reasoning example, you may be asked to identify which figure does not fit because of changes in shape, direction, lines, or filling. In a data-focused example, you might read values from a table or graph and use them to solve a calculation quickly and accurately.
How to approach analogy questions
Start by reading the example pair carefully and naming the relationship in simple terms. Once that pattern is clear, compare it with each answer choice and rule out options that use a different type of connection.
- Identify the link between the first pair of words.
- Test whether the same link fits the answer choice.
- Choose the option that matches the relationship exactly.