Citi assessment examples
See what Citi assessment examples look like, including figure series and matrices, and prepare for the online Plum assessment with clear expectations.
What the Citi assessment practice covers
This Citi practice page is designed for candidates who want concrete examples of the kind of abstract reasoning work they may encounter in the online assessment. The focus is on figure series and matrices, which are two common question types in Plum-based assessments.
The goal is to help you understand the structure of these exercises before you start. By seeing how figures can change across a sequence or how patterns can be identified in a grid, you can prepare in a more structured way.
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This gives you an immediate feel for the question style and the value of the practice environment.
How to approach the example situations
In figure series, you look for a rule that connects one image to the next. That rule may involve shape, direction, number of elements, size, rotation, fill, or position. The examples are meant to train your eye to notice those changes step by step.
In matrices, the task is to study the relationship between figures in a 3 by 3 grid and determine which figure is missing. Example situations usually require you to compare rows, columns, and repeated visual features until the pattern becomes clear.
Because the assessment is digital, it helps to practice in conditions that feel close to the real format. That way you know what to expect when the invitation email arrives and you begin the assessment through Plum.
Examples of what you may need to recognize
A figure series can start with a simple change, such as a shape turning a quarter turn in each step or one symbol moving to a different position. More complex examples may combine several changes at once, so it is useful to practice observing one feature at a time.
A matrix example may show that each row follows the same visual rule, while each column changes another feature. In practice, this means you have to compare multiple figures at once rather than focusing on a single image in isolation.
The examples in this Citi bundle are aimed at building familiarity with these patterns, not at memorizing shortcuts. The more you work through example situations, the easier it becomes to stay calm and systematic during the real assessment.
A simple way to prepare with examples
Start by working through the figure series and matrices separately. This lets you focus on one pattern type at a time and makes it easier to understand how the rules are built.
When you review an example, try to identify the visual features that change and those that stay the same. That habit is useful for both sections and helps you move through the questions in a more structured way.
Keep an eye on the email invitation for the assessment, since it contains the practical information you need to complete it properly. Preparing in advance gives you more time to get comfortable with the format before the real assessment begins.