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The Citi numerical test

Citi is reported to use Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical) for numerical screening.

Citi uses Korn Ferry's Talent Q Elements: adaptive numerical questions with up to eight answer options to defeat guessing, and a per-question countdown that starts at 90 seconds and tightens to 75 as you progress. Irrelevant data is deliberately included, so fast, selective table reading is the core skill.

What you’ll face

AssessmentKorn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical)
Time per question~90 seconds (per-question countdown 90->75s, adaptive)
CalculatorAllowed
Question styleMultiple choice with up to 8 options, adaptive
Typical rolesGraduate and professional hiring across regions.

The preparation that transfers

We don’t imitate this exact format yet — but the numeracy underneath is standard data interpretation, and our timed practice builds exactly that.

Your invitation email is the ground truth

Employers change assessment providers, sometimes mid-cycle and by region. This page reflects publicly reported candidate experiences as of June 2026. Before practising, check the link in your invitation — it names the platform.

How to recognise it: Links mentioning Korn Ferry or Talent Q mean adaptive questions with many answer options.

Common questions

Which test does Citi use for numerical reasoning?

Citi is reported to use Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical). Graduate and professional hiring across regions.

Can you use a calculator on the Citi test?

Yes — Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical) allows a calculator. At roughly 90 seconds per question, fast data location matters more than computation.

How much time do you get per question?

Korn Ferry Talent Q Elements (Numerical) gives roughly 90 seconds per question (per-question countdown 90->75s, adaptive). Pacing — not maths — is what fails most candidates, which is why format-matched timed practice helps so much.

Is this information current?

Last checked June 2026, based on publicly reported candidate experiences. Employers change assessment providers — your invitation email is always the ground truth, and the format hints on this page help you recognise what you've been sent.

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