KPMG assessment grids explained
Learn what KPMG assessment grids are, how they work, and what to check in your invitation email before you start practicing.
What this module covers
This guide explains the grids module in the KPMG assessment bundle. Grids are used to check abstract and logical reasoning by asking you to identify the pattern behind a set of figures.
KPMG assessments may come through LTP or Harver (NOA), and the invitation can vary by role. That is why it helps to focus on the components named in your email and use a practical checklist for your preparation.
The grids exercises are built around pattern recognition in a 3-by-3 matrix. You study the figures, compare the row and column changes, and determine the missing shape.
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 a grid in practice
Start by scanning the full matrix before looking at individual squares. A quick first pass helps you notice repeated changes in shape, position, rotation, size, or count.
Then compare one row with the next, and one column with the next. The goal is to find the rule that stays consistent across the grid rather than treating each square as a separate item.
If a pattern is not obvious, use elimination. Often the missing figure becomes clear once you exclude options that do not match the direction of the changes already shown.
Checklist for focused preparation
Before you begin practice
- Check your invitation email from LTP or Harver for the exact components.
- Prioritize abstract reasoning exercises if grids are included.
- Practice under time pressure so you can work methodically.
- Review the pattern types that appear most often in matrices.
What to expect from the wider assessment
The KPMG bundle is designed for the assessment you receive by email, not for a single fixed test. Depending on the invitation, you may also need to prepare for other cognitive tasks or additional questionnaires.
For the grids module, the value of preparation is familiarity. Repeated practice helps you recognize common figure patterns faster and stay careful when the questions become more demanding.
This module fits well with a broader checklist approach: confirm the provider, identify the test parts mentioned in the email, and then practice the skills that match those parts.