The Cubiks Logiks test is a timed verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning assessment, published by Talogy. See its format, scoring, versions, and prep.
Dr. Russell T. WarneChief Scientist
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The Cubiks Logiks test is a timed cognitive ability assessment that measures verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning, either combined into a single "Logiks General" score or delivered as separate single-ability tests. Employers use it to screen job candidates, and it runs 20 to 50 items in 12 to 25 minutes depending on the version. The Cubiks brand itself was retired in 2022, when the company became part of the assessment publisher Talogy, so candidates now meet the same test under names like "Cubiks Logiks" or "Logiks by Talogy." This article explains what the test measures, how its versions differ, how scoring works, and what preparation actually helps.
What the Cubiks Logiks test measures
Logiks belongs to the broader family of aptitude tests, standardized assessments built to predict how well a candidate will handle a category of work. Talogy's official description says the suite gives employers insight into "general, verbal, numerical, and abstract cognitive ability." The combined Logiks General test samples all three content areas in one sitting, while dedicated single-ability versions probe one area in more depth.
• Verbal reasoning: Reading short statements and, in the Advanced tier, longer passages, then judging what logically follows from them.
• Numerical reasoning: Arithmetic, number series, and interpreting data presented in tables and charts.
• Abstract reasoning: Spotting the rule in a sequence of shapes and choosing what comes next, with no language or math knowledge required.
That trio is the standard recipe for a workplace cognitive screener, because each area draws on general reasoning ability while sampling it through different content. The same combination anchors competing products such as and , so experience with one format transfers reasonably well to the others.
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The corporate story matters mainly because it confuses candidates. Talogy traces its roots to 1946, when psychology pioneers including Raymond B. Cattell (whose name lives on in the Cattell-Horn-Carroll model of intelligence) launched separate assessment businesses. From 2017 onwards a series of acquisitions pulled many of those companies together, and on March 15, 2022, the combined group revealed Talogy as its new identity. The announcement named Talogy as the new home for Cubiks alongside Caliper, JCA Global, Select International, and a dozen other assessment businesses.
The practical upshot: Cubiks no longer exists as a company, but the Logiks assessments remain an active Talogy product line. An invitation to sit a "Logiks" test today is the same assessment family that built its reputation under the Cubiks name.
Format, versions, and timing
Talogy publishes the outer envelope of the format. The tests come in two difficulty tiers, "intermediate and advanced," run "20-50 items" in "12-25 minutes" depending on version, and are available in more than 15 languages. Items are drawn from a large bank, which Talogy says makes "every assessment different from the last," and administrators must complete an accreditation before they can run the test.
Talogy does not publish section-level details, but test-prep companies that coach candidates report a consistent picture. The Intermediate version of Logiks General is described as 50 questions in 12 minutes, roughly 14 seconds per question, and is typically used for graduate and entry-level hiring. The Advanced version is reported as 30 questions in 20 minutes, split into a 12-question verbal section in 8 minutes, an 8-question numerical section in 8 minutes, and a 10-question abstract section in 4 minutes, and is aimed at senior, technical, or highly competitive roles.
The dedicated single-ability tests run longer, according to the same prep sources: about 25 minutes each for the Advanced verbal and numerical tests and about 15 minutes for the abstract test. Treat all of these section figures as candidate-reported rather than official, though they do sit neatly inside Talogy's published 20-to-50-item, 12-to-25-minute envelope.
How scoring works
There is no pass mark. Logiks results are reported as "percentile" scores, meaning your performance is ranked against a comparison group of other test takers rather than graded against a fixed cutoff. A 75th percentile result says you outscored about three quarters of the norm group. Each employer then decides for itself what percentile is good enough for the role it is filling.
Two scoring details from prep-company reporting are worth knowing. First, JobTestPrep states that the Advanced test has no negative marking, so an unanswered question can only cost you points while a guess cannot. Second, the same company suggests that scoring in the 70th to 80th percentile is generally considered strong on the Advanced version, whose benchmark group tends to be more competitive than the Intermediate one. Those are coaching-industry observations rather than Talogy policy, so treat them as guidance, not guarantees.
Is the Logiks test an IQ test?
Not quite, though the two are close relatives. Verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning all draw heavily on general cognitive ability, the same trait a full IQ battery estimates. The research case for testing it in hiring is real: Schmidt and Hunter's classic review of 85 years of selection research found general cognitive ability to be among the strongest predictors of job and training performance, and a major 2022 reanalysis by Sackett and colleagues, while trimming the classic validity estimates by .10 to .20, still left cognitive ability among the more useful selection tools.
The difference is breadth and precision. A 12-to-25 minute speeded screener samples a narrow slice of the cognitive profile and reports a percentile, not an IQ. In the Cattell-Horn-Carroll model that modern testing is built on, general ability sits above several broad abilities, and a full battery measures them separately. The RIOT IQ test (the Reasoning and Intelligence Online Test), for example, reports six indices: Verbal Reasoning, Fluid Reasoning, Spatial Ability, Working Memory, Processing Speed, and Reaction Time. You can compare the formats on the RIOT IQ assessments page. A Logiks percentile tells an employer you reason quickly under time pressure; it does not map your strengths and weaknesses across the profile.
Can you prepare for it?
Yes, within limits. A meta-analysis of 107 samples and 134,436 participants found that retaking cognitive ability tests raises scores by about a quarter of a standard deviation on average, with larger gains when practice came with coaching or when the identical form was reused. Logiks' item bank rules out seeing identical questions twice, so the useful gains come from format familiarity rather than memorization.
• Practice the three question types: Timed drills in verbal, numerical, and abstract items remove the surprise factor, which is where much of the practice benefit lives.
• Rehearse the pace: Prep companies put the Intermediate test at roughly 14 seconds per question. Working quickly on easy items and skipping stubborn ones is a skill worth building before test day.
• Answer everything: With no negative marking reported on the Advanced test, a blank answer is the only guaranteed zero.
If the test leaves you curious about your broader cognitive profile rather than a single screening percentile, the RIOT IQ test at riotiq.com is normed on adults 18 and older, measures six indices rather than one composite, and publishes a margin of error for every version.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cubiks a personality test?
Logiks is the cognitive ability line. Cubiks, and now Talogy, separately publish personality questionnaires, and some employers assign both in the same hiring process, so check your invitation to see which you have been sent.
What score do you need to pass the Logiks test?
There is no universal pass mark. Scores are percentiles against a comparison group, and each employer sets its own cutoff. One prep company suggests the 70th to 80th percentile is generally strong on the Advanced version.
Are wrong answers penalized?
JobTestPrep reports that the Logiks General (Advanced) test has no negative marking, so guessing is better than leaving a question blank.
Does the Logiks test still exist now that Cubiks is gone?
Yes. The Cubiks brand was retired when the company became part of Talogy in March 2022, and the Logiks assessments continue as an active Talogy product line.
References
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2. JobTestPrep. (n.d.). Cubiks Logiks General (Advanced) test practice. jobtestprep.co.uk
4. Sackett, P. R., Zhang, C., Berry, C. M., & Lievens, F. (2022). Revisiting meta-analytic estimates of validity in personnel selection: Addressing systematic overcorrection for restriction of range. Journal of Applied Psychology, 107(11), 2040-2068. doi.org/10.1037/apl0000994
5. Schmidt, F. L., & Hunter, J. E. (1998). The validity and utility of selection methods in personnel psychology: Practical and theoretical implications of 85 years of research findings. Psychological Bulletin, 124(2), 262-274. doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.124.2.262
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