KPMG Exclusion Assessment Tips
Prepare for KPMG’s LTP or Harver (NOA) exclusion task with practical tips on patterns, time pressure, and focused practice.
Practical preparation for KPMG exclusion questions
KPMG assessments can include online tests from LTP or Harver (NOA), and exclusion is one of the abstract reasoning tasks you may need to prepare for. The goal is to spot the item that does not follow the shared rule across shape, number, position, fill, or angle.
A focused approach works best. Instead of studying every possible topic, practice the recurring question types mentioned in the invitation email and learn to work through them calmly and systematically.
This page is designed as a practical checklist for preparation. Use it to narrow your practice, improve accuracy, and get used to answering under time pressure.
Try a sample question right away
This gives you an immediate feel for the question style and the value of the practice environment.
How to approach the task step by step
Start with the full set
Look at all five shapes before focusing on details. In most questions, four items follow the same rule and one item breaks it, so checking the complete pattern first helps avoid early guesses.
- Check one characteristic at a time, such as number of lines, fill, size, or position.
- Compare the odd item against the four matching items, not just against one shape.
- If two features seem unusual, identify which one is most likely part of the rule.
Work with a repeatable method
Use the same sequence for every question. A fixed method makes it easier to stay accurate when the questions come quickly and the shapes become more complex.
If a pattern is unclear, move to another feature instead of staying too long on one idea. Exclusion questions often become easier once you test the remaining characteristics against the group.
Checklist for focused practice
Your preparation should match the components most often used in KPMG assessments. Exclusion is usually part of a broader cognitive test, so practice should support both speed and pattern recognition.
- Practice short sets under time limits so you get used to answering without overthinking.
- Review common rule types: shape, position, size, fill, number, lines, and angles.
- Use the invitation email to confirm whether LTP or Harver (NOA) is used and which modules matter most.
- Mix exclusion practice with other abstract reasoning tasks to build consistency.
Because the assessment can vary by invitation, keep your preparation targeted. The most useful work is usually the material that matches the test components named in your email.
How this fits the wider KPMG assessment
KPMG uses different assessment providers, including LTP and Harver (NOA), and the test package can combine cognitive ability questions with personality or behavioral measures. That means your preparation should stay practical and aligned with the invitation you receive.
The exclusion module is only one part of that broader process, but it is a useful place to build confidence with abstract reasoning. Once you can identify the outlier quickly, you are better prepared for other pattern-based questions as well.
Keep checking your email for instructions from the provider. Those details usually tell you what to expect and help you focus your practice on the most relevant parts of the assessment.