ACER Select Series

The ACER Select Series (now renamed the ACER Verbal and Numerical Ability Tests) are designed for numerous applications to help screen applicants for things like problem solving, and analyzing skills in roles such as technical, clerical and administrative positions.  

The ACER Verbal and Numerical Ability Tests measure general intellectual ability using verbal and numerical reasoning tasks.

They are available in two difficulty levels: General Select (technical, clerical, administrative roles) and Professional Select (graduate recruitment, managerial, leadership pipelines), and are suitable for candidates aged 15 and older with a Grade 10 general knowledge level.

What It’s Designed For

• Targeting Every Career Tier:  The General Select version screens for technical, clerical, and administrative roles, while the Professional Select targets graduate trainees, managers, and corporate leaders.
• Evaluating Core Logic Paths: The specialized sub-tests isolate critical job requirements, offering 15-minute Verbal tests for communication-heavy jobs and 20-minute Numerical tests for data-focused roles.
• Language-Free Global Screening: The built-in Test of Abstract Reasoning (TAR) uses visual patterns instead of text, making it an ideal choice for identifying innovative problem-solvers without introducing language barriers or written English bias.

The Test of Abstract Reasoning (TAR) is typically used as a measure of general ability for selection into occupations which involve a moderate to high level of demand on reasoning ability and for other purposes where the ability to think clearly, analyze information, solve problems and make rational decisions are important.

The TAR measures the extent to which a person can discover principles and rules, and apply them to solve problems using abstract visual patterns rather than numbers and words. The TAR is nearly language free and so may avoid problems associated with the use of verbal reasoning tests in some contexts where candidates’ written English skills are not well developed.

Examples of selection criteria linked to measures of abstract reasoning are:

• Planning and coordinating
• Creating innovative solutions to problems
• Making decisions in a rational manner
• Learning new material quickly
• Collecting and analyzing information

TEST OF ABSTRACT REASONING PROFILE – SHORT FORM – (45 QUESTIONS) 1 PAGE

The Test of Abstract Reasoning Profile Report – short form provides a picture of a candidates ability to discover principles and rules and apply them to solve problems using abstract visual patterns. It shows a candidates ability to think clearly and solve problems. The short form shows the raw scores from 45 questions and the candidates percentile rank.

TEST OF ABSTRACT REASONING PROFILE – LONG FORM – (60 QUESTIONS) 1 PAGE

The Test of Abstract Reasoning Profile Report – long form provides a picture of a candidates ability to discover principles and rules and apply them to solve problems using abstract visual patterns. It shows a candidates ability to think clearly and solve problems. The long form shows the raw scores from 60 questions and the candidates percentile rank.

Online Reports

• General Verbal
• Professional Verbal
• General Numerical
• Professional Numerical

General Select Verbal or Numerical

Targets technical, clerical, and administrative roles requiring core verbal and numerical reasoning. Perfect for:

• Sales and customer service positions
• Administrative and data entry roles
• Technical support and operations

Professional Select Verbal or Numerical

Suits graduate recruitment, managerial roles, and leadership pipelines requiring higher reasoning demand. Perfect for:

• Graduate and entry-level professional
• Management and supervisory roles
• Leadership development pipelines

is appropriate for candidates applying for positions where the work requires a high level of reasoning ability, or where these qualities will become more important as staff are promoted, eg. graduate recruitment, managerial, or leadership roles.

General Select Verbal

34 questions, 15 minutes to complete

General Select Numerical

4 questions, 20 minutes to complete

The Professional Select is appropriate for candidates applying for positions where the work requires a high level of reasoning ability, or where these qualities will become more important as staff are promoted, eg. graduate recruitment, managerial, or leadership roles.

Professional Select Verbal

29 questions, 15 minutes to complete

Professional Select Numerical

29 questions, 20 minutes to complete

Report

1 page
The report provides the candidate’s total score, percentile score, and stanine.