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The Predictive Index

PI Behavioral & Cognitive Assessment, used by 10,000+ companies

1955
Founded
10,000+
Companies using
12 minutes
PI Cognitive: 50 Qs
20/50
Average score

The Predictive Index (PI) provides the PI Behavioral Assessment (personality) and the PI Cognitive Assessment (cognitive ability). Used by over 10,000 companies globally, particularly in the USA. The PI Cognitive Assessment is a 12-minute test measuring general cognitive ability through numerical, verbal, and abstract reasoning.

Test Formats & Structure

PI Cognitive Assessment (PLI)

Very Hard
12 min
50 Q
Numerical (17), verbal (17), abstract (16) combined

PI Behavioral Assessment

N/A
6 min
86 Q
Adjective checklist: 'which words describe you?' (free-choice)

Sample Questions

Example questions in the style of this publisher's assessments.

Word Problem (PI Cognitive)

PI Cognitive: If the day before yesterday was Thursday, what day will it be the day after tomorrow? (A) Sunday (B) Monday (C) Tuesday (D) Wednesday

Day before yesterday = Thursday → yesterday = Friday → today = Saturday → tomorrow = Sunday → day after tomorrow = Monday. PI Cognitive is 50 questions in 12 minutes, 14 seconds per question. Practice speed.

Companies Using Predictive Index (PI)

Nissan
DocuSign
Subway
Kraft Heinz
Bain & Company
Hilton Hotels
Glassdoor

Expert Preparation Tips

1

PI Cognitive Assessment is 50 questions in 12 minutes, same format as CCAT. Average score is 20/50.

2

A score of 30+ (top 20%) is generally competitive. For analytical roles, aim for 35+.

3

PI Behavioral Assessment has no right or wrong answers. It measures your natural behavioural drives.

4

PI Behavioral profiles are described as 'Reference Profiles' (e.g., Maverick, Collaborator, Craftsman).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good PI Cognitive Assessment score?

The average PI Cognitive Assessment score is 20/50. A score of 30+ puts you in the top 20%. For analytical and leadership roles, employers typically look for 28-35+.

What is the PI Behavioral Assessment?

The PI Behavioral Assessment measures four primary drives: Dominance, Extraversion, Patience, and Formality. It uses a free-choice adjective checklist and takes about 6 minutes. There are no right or wrong answers.

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