A short test with only two answers. The catch is that "not stated" counts as FALSE, which changes how you read.
Aon lists Understanding of Basic Instructions (verbal instruct) as 8 minutes with 24 tasks. You judge statements against written instructions with two options, TRUE and FALSE, and Aon says to choose TRUE only if the statement is absolutely true. It can be taken on any computer or mobile device.
What is it for? Aon describes it as measuring aptitude for understanding written information, here in the form of instructions. Think of reading a safety notice, a procedure or a step list and then checking claims about it.
How does it differ from Aon's verbal reasoning test? Two ways stand out in Aon's materials. This test offers only TRUE or FALSE, with no CANNOT SAY. And the correct text tab for each statement is brought up automatically, so you spend less effort navigating than in the sheet-hunting verbal test.
Is there time pressure? Yes. Eight minutes for 24 tasks gives about 20 seconds per task if you tried them all, though Aon states that you are not expected to answer everything.
This is a tighter rule than it first appears. There is no middle choice, so any statement that the instructions do not clearly confirm is FALSE, whether the text contradicts it or is simply silent on it. Silence is not a reason to guess TRUE.
Candidates who have practised the three-option format tend to hunt for a CANNOT SAY that is not on the menu. Retrain that reflex: ask "does the text confirm this exactly?" and nothing more.
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| Trap | What changes in the statement | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Reversed direction | Northbound instead of southbound, before instead of after | Compare every directional word with the text. |
| Swapped quantity or time | "Same day" becomes "within a week", 5 becomes 6 | Match every number and time word. |
| Strength shift | "May" becomes "must", "some" becomes "all" | Compare the strength of the verb and quantifier. |
| Mixed-up objects | The right action attached to the wrong item | Check who or what each step applies to. |
| Added detail | A plausible extra step the text never mentions | If it is not stated, it is FALSE here. |
Aon's own rationales show this pattern: a reversed direction, an optional action turned into a required one, and a step moved from one object to another.
The text tabs stay the same for the whole test, so you get more familiar with them as you go. Aon points this out. Use the first minute to read each tab carefully rather than skim it, then pick up speed.
The skill here is close reading of procedural text, which sits within ReasonEra's verbal reasoning question type. Pick instructions from practice material, notices or manuals, write your own TRUE and FALSE statements, then try them. When you want a second opinion, upload a screenshot of an item you have attempted and use Tutor Explanation to see which sentence settles it.
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Aon lists 8 minutes to complete 24 tasks. You are not expected to answer all of them, according to Aon's practice document.
No. Aon's practice document says each statement has two options, TRUE and FALSE, so a statement the instructions do not confirm should be marked FALSE.
Aon states that this test can be taken on any computer or mobile device, including tablets and phones. A PC or laptop is still recommended for most Aon tests.
Verbal instruct uses instruction texts and two answers (TRUE or FALSE), while verbal reasoning uses information sheets and three answers (TRUE, FALSE or CANNOT SAY). The time limits and task counts also differ.
Yes. Aon publishes a practice PDF with five items and written rationales, and the assessment starts with untimed example exercises.
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