Berke Assessment
How do you pass a behavioral assessment test?
The Berke Assessment, now part of HighMatch, is a customizable pre-employment test that helps employers evaluate a candidate’s cognitive skills and personality traits. The test is tailored to each job role, making it a powerful tool for selecting the right talent based on job fit, not just qualifications.
What the Berke Test Measures
1. Cognitive Abilities
Spatial awareness
Vocabulary and problem-solving
2. Personality Traits
The Berke personality test measures seven key traits:
Adaptability
Assertiveness
Intensity
Optimism
Responsiveness
Sociability
Structure (organized vs. flexible work style)
3. Optional Components
Skills tests (e.g., Excel, typing)
Integrity or reliability questions
How the Berke Test Works
Custom Format: Employers select the test components relevant to their job opening
Test Length: Typically between 10 to 60 minutes
Question Types:
Multiple-choice cognitive problems
Agree/disagree personality statements
Understanding Berke Test Results
Candidates receive a score report comparing their performance to the job’s success profile. There are different report formats for employers and candidates:
Job Fit Report: Shows how well your traits and abilities align with the role
Spotlight Report: Describes your strengths without job matching
Participant Report: Simple version for personal feedback
Interview Guide: Helps employers structure follow-up questions
Results may include visual indicators like “good fit,” “caution,” or “not a fit,” depending on how closely you match the employer’s target profile.
Understanding Berke Assessment Scores
The Berke Assessment doesn’t give a traditional “pass” or “fail” score. Instead, it generates a Job Fit Score that helps employers understand how well your cognitive abilities and personality traits align with a specific role. The scoring is visual, easy to interpret, and highly customizable.
1. Cognitive Ability Scoring
The cognitive section evaluates your performance on:
Logical reasoning
Verbal reasoning
Spatial reasoning
Problem-solving speed and accuracy
Your raw score is based on the number of correct answers and may be compared to a benchmark for the job type. A strong cognitive score usually increases your overall job fit—especially for roles that demand analytical or technical skills.
2. Personality Scoring
The personality portion measures seven core traits:
Adaptability
Assertiveness
Intensity
Optimism
Responsiveness
Sociability
Structure
Your responses form a trait profile, which is then compared to the employer’s ideal profile for the role. There are no right or wrong answers. The goal is to evaluate whether your natural work style fits the position.
3. Job Fit Score and Visual Indicators
Your final report may include:
A Job Fit Score that shows how closely you align with the target profile
Visual markers such as:
✓ “Good Fit”
⚠ “Caution” – possible mismatch in one area
✗ “Not a Fit” – significant gap in required traits
Employers may use these indicators to prioritize candidates or guide interview questions.
4. Report Types
You might receive one of the following:
Participant Report – A simplified version showing your strengths
Job Fit Report – Shows how your scores match the job
Spotlight Report – Gives a deeper look at your personality and skills without job alignment
Key Takeaways
You can’t “fail” the Berke test—but the closer your profile matches the role, the better your chances.
Practice can help improve your speed and accuracy in the cognitive section.
Personality results should be honest and consistent—they reflect your natural behavior.
Free Berke Assessment – Sample Questions
1. Cognitive Ability – Logical Reasoning
Question:
What comes next in the pattern?
🟢 🔵 🔴 🟢 🔵 ❓
Options:
A) 🔴
B) 🟢
C) 🔵
D) 🟡
Correct Answer: A) 🔴
Explanation: The pattern repeats every three colors.
2. Cognitive Ability – Spatial Reasoning
Question:
Which shape completes the rotation sequence?
🟧 → 🔺 → 🔵 → ?
Options:
A) 🔵
B) 🔺
C) 🟧
D) ◼️
Correct Answer: C) 🟧
Explanation: The sequence cycles through three shapes in the same order.
3. Cognitive Ability – Verbal Reasoning
Question:
Which word is most similar in meaning to “Reliable”?
A) Confident
B) Honest
C) Trustworthy
D) Efficient
Correct Answer: C) Trustworthy
Explanation: Trustworthy and reliable are closest in meaning.
4. Cognitive Ability – Vocabulary
Question:
Choose the word that best completes the sentence:
“Her explanation was so __________ that everyone understood the concept right away.”
A) vague
B) clear
C) confusing
D) silent
Correct Answer: B) clear
5. Personality Trait – Example Statement
Question:
Read the following statement and select the option that best reflects your typical behavior:
“I enjoy fast-paced environments where I can take charge and lead others.”
Options:
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
There is no right or wrong answer—this measures traits like assertiveness and intensity.
FAQ
The test measures two main areas:
Cognitive skills – including logical reasoning, verbal skills, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving.
Personality traits – such as adaptability, assertiveness, intensity, optimism, sociability, structure, and responsiveness.
The test length varies depending on what sections are included. It typically takes between 10 to 60 minutes, depending on whether both cognitive and personality sections are selected.
Yes, the cognitive section is timed to assess how quickly and accurately you can solve problems. The personality section is untimed and focuses on how you behave or prefer to work.
No. There is no official pass or fail. The results are used to show how well your traits and abilities match the requirements of a specific job. You can be labeled as a “good fit,” “caution,” or “not a fit.”
A “good score” means your profile closely matches the employer’s desired traits and skill benchmarks. A high match in both cognitive and personality areas will likely result in a “good fit” label on your report.
Answer honestly and consistently. There are no right or wrong answers. The test looks for patterns in your responses to understand your behavior and decision-making style.
Yes. Practicing cognitive skills—such as logic, spatial awareness, and verbal reasoning—can improve your performance. While you can’t “study” for personality traits, you can reflect on your natural preferences to respond more clearly.
