General Ability Test Agoda < RELIABLE >
Agoda, being a tech-forward company (part of Booking Holdings), uses these tests primarily for roles in operations, customer service, data analysis, product management, and entry-level corporate functions.
Numerical Reasoning: Candidates interpret charts, graphs, and tables to infer information and solve written numeracy problems.
A hotel has 200 rooms. Occupancy is 75% on weekdays and 90% on weekends (Sat & Sun). What is the total room nights sold in a 7-day week?
A) 1,050 B) 1,110 C) 1,170 D) 1,230
(Answer: Weekdays 5×150=750, Weekends 2×180=360 → Total 1,110 → B) general ability test agoda
To prepare for the GAT, candidates can:
- Practice blind pattern recognition. Use apps like Mensa Brain Training or IQ tests. Ignore the score—focus on speed.
- Learn the "Cannot Say" trap. In verbal reasoning, if the text doesn’t explicitly state it, it’s false—unless it’s logically implied. Agoda loves ambiguous lawyer-speak.
- Simulate the 75-second heartbeat. Do one numerical question, then one verbal, then one abstract, rotating every minute. This mimics the test’s cognitive whiplash.
- Accept that you will guess. The final 5 questions? Fill in any bubble. A 25% chance is better than zero.
The assessment is designed to measure how quickly and accurately you can process different types of information. While versions vary by role, the SHL Verify G+ format is common, featuring approximately 30 questions to be completed in 36 minutes. Agoda, being a tech-forward company (part of Booking
Would you like a short set of 10 practice questions with answers, or a study schedule for 3 days?
: These tests are often strictly timed. Practice on platforms like SHL Direct to get used to the pace. Review Agoda's Process : Check the Agoda Careers page Practice blind pattern recognition
Speed vs. Accuracy: The time limit is notoriously tight. Most candidates do not finish all questions; aiming for high accuracy on 15–20 questions is often more effective than rushing through all 24.
