Organizing and Prioritizing Test: This test requires candidates to check a table with various information about schedules, timetables, agendas, vehicle capacities and other practical information and find the best solution to a practical organisation or logistics problem. There are organizing and prioritizing 20 questions in a competition, and the allocated time is 24 minutes (AST level only). Training4EU Team - Profile Training 4EU Team provides web based tests and books on potential candidates who would like to become tomorrow’s permanent EU Officials. With a mix of theory, exercises, and simulation tests we support you οn EPSO exams. Training4EU Team consist of a group of professionals with extensive experience on EPSO Competitions that can prepare you in an effective and timely professionally manner.

1. Prioritizing & Οrganizing Sample Tests
EU EPSO Tests Series
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2. Preface
EU / EPSO TESTS
To assist you in preparing for the EPSO
exams Training4EU Team provides you
with a series of sample tests with exam-ples
of verbal, numerical, abstract, situa-tional
judgment, accuracy & precision,
and prioritizing & organizing questions.
1. Verbal Reasoning: Using a short para-graph
of text on virtually any topic, this
test requires to choose from 4 or 5 an-swer
options the one that fully matches
the statements in the original text.
There is always only one correct an-swer
because other options may con-tain
insufficient information or false
statements. There are 20 verbal reason-ing
questions in a competition, and the
allocated time is 35 minutes.
2.Numerical Reasoning: In the form of
multiple-choice this test requires data
interpretation and mathematical calcula-tions.
Using information presented
through tables and graphs, you will be
required to draw conclusions and calcu-late
changes within these data sets. Ba-sic
mathematical skills such as percent-ages,
arithmetic operations, and ratios
must be reviewed prior to taking the
test. There are 10 numerical reasoning
questions in a competition, and the allo-cated
time is 20 minutes.
3. Abstract Reasoning: Using a series
of images, this test requires candidates
to identify which one should be next in
the row, based on an inherent logic be-
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3. tween the presented images. There are
10 abstract reasoning questions in a
competition, and the allocated time is 10
minutes.
4. Situational Judgement Test: This test
requires candidates to choose the most
favorable and least favorable course of
action in a given situation. Candidates
are expected to have a basic understand-ing
of corporate culture and code of con-duct
to successfully pass the test. There
are 20 situational judgement questions
in a competition, and the allocated time
is 30 minutes.
5. Organizing and Prioritizing Test: This
test requires candidates to check a table
with various information about sched-ules,
timetables, agendas, vehicle ca-pacities
and other practical information
and find the best solution to a practical
organisation or logistics problem. There
are organizing and prioritizing 20 ques-tions
in a competition, and the allocated
time is 24 minutes (AST level only).
6. Accuracy and Precision Test: This
test requires candidates to identify,
based on a table and various icons, mis-takes,
errors, typos or other ‘inaccura-cies’
in a control line under a heavy
time-pressure. There are 40 accuracy
and precision questions in a competi-tion,
and the allocated time is 6 minutes
(AST only).
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4. Sample Tests
Sample tests can give you an idea of the
type of questions and level of difficulty
you will face during the competitions.
Time Limits: Contrary to the actual
EPSO tests where they have to be com-pleted
within an allowed time, the pro-vided
sample tests have no limit for an-swering
the questions. The purpose is
to get yourself familiarized with EPSO
questions concept, and understand their
reasoning within a stress-free pace.
Great features of these sample tests:
No internet connection is required
No expiration limit or date for the tests
No personal data is extracted
No account or registration needed
Yes, it helps you practice at your own
pace, with helpful hints and solution
tips. A great way to enhance your learn-ing
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Services through web based tests on po-tential
candidates who would like to be-come
tomorrow’s permanent EU Offi-cials.
With a mix of theory, exercises, and
simulation tests we support you οn
EPSO Tests.
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7. Success Tips -
1Failure Mistakes
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Practice
makes perfect

8. Success Tips
1. Prepare well
2. Know the test format
3. Make use of a rough paper and a marker
4. Be focused
5. Read the statements carefully – Make sure you have clearly under-stood
what is wanted from the statement. Double check the tables
with the data from which you deduct the answer
6. Budget your time – Allow maximum one minutes per question
7. Avoid stupid mistakes – Make sure to avoid stupid mistakes that
could cost you precious points
8. Revise if time allows it
9. Practice, practice, practice. Practice makes perfect
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9. Failure Mistakes
1. Not preparing for the format of the test
2. Advance fear of the test
3. Worrying about the past
4. Obsession with test score
5. Obsession with accuracy
6. Using poor question solving strategy
7. Not reading the entire statement
8. Marking the wrong answer
9. Insufficient preparation
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10. 2tests Prioritizing & Organizing
Practice
makes perfect
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11. Q1 - You want to book a conference facility for 60 people. Which Hotel
will you rule out to book straightaway?
A. Aolos
B. Athene
C. Star
D. CityCentre
E. Travel Inn
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12. Q1 - Five friends need to rent a car for an out of town trip that would
last for 10 hours. Which company will charge them the least?
A. Fast Rents
B. Best Rents
C. Premium Cars
D. City Rents
E. AirFast Rents
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13. Q1 - Five friends need to rent a car with GPS for a 24h trip. Which com-pany
is the most expensive?
A. Fast Rents
B. Best Rents
C. Premium Cars
D. City Rents
E. AirFast Rents
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14. Q1 - You are in charge of making sure that your store has enough sta-tionery
stock. The table above shows the current stock levels. Which
items will likely need to be ordered next week
A. Pads and Pens
B. Pencils and Pens
C. Pads and Pencils
D. Photocopy Paper
E. Pads and Post-its
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15. Q1 - If you want to go to New York but you do now want to fly direct,
which flight should you take if you want the cheapest flight that takes
between 10-12 hours?
A. AL122
B. BO344
C. DA012
D. BA034
E. OA779
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16. Answers
1-B
2-D
3-D
4-C
5-C
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