The IBEX 35 standard, Spain's leading assessment publisher
TEA Ediciones (now part of Hogrefe Group) is the leading assessment publisher in Spain, setting the standard for IBEX 35 companies and Spanish public sector recruitment. Their psicotécnicos (psychotechnical tests) are the standard for Policía Nacional, Guardia Civil, and major Spanish banks (Banco Santander, BBVA). TEA also extends to Mexico and Colombia through the Hogrefe network.
Example questions in the style of this publisher's assessments.
Verbal: MÉDICO es a HOSPITAL como JUEZ es a: (A) Prisión (B) Tribunal (C) Ley (D) Abogado
Un médico trabaja en un hospital. Un juez trabaja en un tribunal. Busca la relación de lugar de trabajo.
Numérico: Completa la serie: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___. (A) 108 (B) 162 (C) 216 (D) 270
La razón es ×3. 54 × 3 = 162. Identifica siempre la razón (suma, resta, multiplicación, división) antes de calcular.
Guardia Civil: 80 preguntas en 55 minutos = 41 segundos por pregunta. ¿Cuántas preguntas puedes responder si tardas 35 segundos en promedio?
55 min × 60 / 35 seg = 94 preguntas. Pero solo hay 80, así que puedes terminar con tiempo de sobra si practicas velocidad.
Psicotécnicos are the standard for all Spanish public sector oposiciones. Practice verbal, numerical, abstract, spatial, and memory tests in Spanish.
For Guardia Civil: 80 questions in 55 minutes = 41 seconds per question. This is one of the most time-pressured tests in Europe. Speed training is essential.
Memory tests are unique to Spanish police selection. Practice memorizing sequences of numbers, words, and images under time pressure.
For IBEX 35 companies (Santander, BBVA), the psicotécnicos are combined with OPQ32 (SHL) or Raven's Matrices. Practice both.
The 16PF personality questionnaire is widely used in Spain. Be consistent. The test includes validity scales that detect random or inconsistent responding.
Psicotécnicos (psychotechnical tests) are standardized cognitive ability tests used in Spanish public sector recruitment (oposiciones) and private sector selection. They typically cover verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, spatial reasoning, and memory. They are legally mandated for police, military, and many civil service roles in Spain.
The Guardia Civil test is one of the most demanding in Spain: 80 questions in 55 minutes (41 seconds per question). Pass marks are not published and vary per intake. The test covers all five cognitive domains plus a memory component. Extensive practice (3-6 months) is strongly recommended.
Yes. TEA Ediciones is part of Hogrefe Group and operates in Mexico and Colombia through the Hogrefe network. In Mexico, the Manual Moderno brand is used for the same Hogrefe instruments. In Colombia, TEA Ediciones has a direct presence.
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