Check every condition
Distinguish a requirement that is met from another that is still missing.
Read the rule, then apply it
Following Instructions Test
A request arrives with several rules. Which action actually follows them? Try twelve original tasks on conditions, step order and exceptions.
12questions
8minutes
3topics
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01
Choose the action that fits the procedure
A request can satisfy one condition but fail another. A completed step changes what comes next, and an exception may override the usual route.
Keep the steps in order
Use the stated progress to choose what comes next without skipping a prerequisite.
Apply exceptions
Give an explicit exception priority over the general procedure.
02
Three parts of following instructions
Four questions each on conditions, sequence and exceptions.
Conditions
Apply combined requirements and numerical limits to the supplied case or records.
Sequence
Follow ordered steps and identify the next action from what is already complete.
Exceptions
Choose the specified override rather than applying the normal route automatically.
How your result is calculated
Each correct answer earns one point: twelve overall and four per topic. The percentage is accuracy on this set. Eight minutes is an estimate; there is no countdown or speed bonus.
- 1Read the procedure, the current case and any table.
- 2Select the one action or set of records that complies. You can revise before finishing.
- 3Review your total, three topic scores and saved explanations with the source material.
Check before choosing
- Words such as 'both', 'only' and 'inclusive' change which records qualify.
- Use the current state: do not repeat a completed step or jump past an unfinished one.
- Check for a stated exception before applying the ordinary rule.
FAQ
Following instructions test FAQ
These BrainApps exercises ask you to apply a written procedure to a concrete case, not merely repeat its wording. Check all required conditions, identify the next step from the current state and apply an explicitly stated exception before the general rule. The procedures and records are fictional and all needed information is supplied. Instructions stay visible while you answer. Your result counts correct choices in this set, with a saved explanation and any source table for every question.
What does this following instructions test include?+
Twelve original tasks involving fictional tickets, orders, appointments and document workflows. You apply conditions, choose an ordered action or handle an explicit exception.
How does it differ from reading comprehension?+
The focus is applying a procedure to a stated case or choosing the next action. It does not ask for the main message or a contextual word meaning.
How is the result calculated?+
One point per correct answer, a total out of twelve and three topic scores out of four. Every question has an explanation, and source tables remain in the saved review.
Do I need to memorise the instructions or answer quickly?+
No. Instructions remain visible and there is no timer. Eight minutes is only an estimated duration; you can reread without penalty.
Do the rules apply to a real company's procedures?+
No. They are fictional rules for these exercises. Use the supplied instructions rather than assumptions about how a company normally works.
Can HR or a team use the cases for training?+
Yes. Discuss which condition, prerequisite or exception determined the action. The score describes this practice set, not a complete assessment of a person's job performance.
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