The strongest predictor of job performance

A logic test assesses a candidate's core capacity to think, learn, and adapt. Decades of research consistently rank general mental ability as one of the strongest predictors of job performance.

The test adjusts difficulty in real time, delivering an accurate score in approximately 15 minutes.

Yes. Alva's logic test is independently certified by DNV and built on Bayesian statistical methods with a single calibrated scale, eliminating norm groups and the ambiguity that comes with them. The adaptive format ensures questions match each candidate's level, so no one faces items that are far too easy or far too hard. Candidates can also pause, and each question carries a 2-minute window, designed to assess ability, not speed under stress.

Yes, though it is most valuable for roles where problem-solving and the ability to learn quickly are critical to success. That covers a wide range of positions, from graduate roles to senior leadership. As with all assessments, the results are most powerful when combined with personality, skills, and background data. Alva is built to bring all of this together, giving you a fuller, more accurate picture of every candidate.

The logic test is a core part of Alva's assessment stage, but its value extends across the full hiring system. Results feed directly into the candidate's role fit score alongside personality data, interview insights, and background information. And since everything is connected, the logic test doesn't just measure ability in isolation. It contributes to a continuously improving system, where every hire adds to the data that makes the next decision sharper.