Number Sequences: Easy

Intellectual

Spot the pattern and predict the next number in short numeric sequences — the foundation for harder sequence tests.

~20 min

Overview

The Easy Number Sequences test introduces the numeric-pattern reasoning used in selection assessments. Every question draws from one of 13 sequence types — constant increases and decreases, second-degree progressions, alternating operations, Fibonacci-style recurrences, prime-gap increments, and a subtractive recurrence. Each question offers five multiple-choice options where the wrong answers represent plausible mistakes (off-by-one errors, wrong step size, wrong operation), so read each option carefully.

Assessments

Tested in assessments at KLM.

Could show up in Schuhfried, cut-e / Aon, DLR, ADAPT and SHL-based selections.

Airline mappings are based on public information and may change.

Example: what comes next?

Each item shows a number sequence ending in a blank. Work out the rule linking the terms, extend it one step, and pick the next value from the five options.

2, 5, 8, 11, ___
A)12
B)13
C)14
D)15
E)17
Explanation

The gap between terms is a constant +3 (2→5→8→11), so the next value is 11 + 3 = 14. The distractors sit one or two steps off — checking that your rule reproduces every earlier term, not just the last, rules them out.

Game Phases

1

Configure

Choose your preferred duration before starting.

2

Solve

Identify the pattern in each sequence and pick the next number from five options as quickly and accurately as you can.

3

Review

After finishing, review your score and inspect each question and your answer.