How AI is changing online aptitude tests

Why aptitude tests are vulnerable to AI

You'll be familiar with how traditionally numerical, verbal and logical reasoning questions are in static formats. The cunning amongst you will realise how relatively easy some are to copy into an AI tool for the answer.

How employers and test publishers are responding

So employers and test publishers are responding in different ways to stop their tests being so cheatable.

Some platforms monitor behaviour during the assessment, such as whether a candidate repeatedly leaves the test window. Others use webcam or screen monitoring to check what you're up to.

The point is there are various methods they're using to detect and prevent AI use during psychometric assessments, so it's important to be careful if you're considering using AI to help you.

New assessment formats

Some test publishers are looking for more innovative and candidate friendly ways to prevent the use of AI. Their hopes are to create AI-resistant assessments. These newer assessments may be more interactive, use shorter time limits or require continuous input rather than presenting a static question that can easily be copied into ChatGPT.

For you, the main takeaway is fairly simple: relying on AI during the real assessment is becoming increasingly risky and, in some newer test formats, may not be particularly useful anyway.

The best preparation is still to take practice tests which are representative of the test format you are facing. There you can become faster and more confident without needing outside assistance when the real test begins. Allowing you to not run the risk of flagging any anti-cheat features, and presenting the best possible you to your future employers.