Reserve-force entry

About this practice suite

This suite prepares candidates for reserve-force entry selection in the military and defence sector with 4 skill areas: verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, safety judgment and situational judgment. Every question was written by Novus editors for this suite — none are taken from live or leaked exams — and the full bank holds 52 scored questions across three modes, plus 8 reserve questions used to vary repeat attempts. Answer keys never ship to the browser: your answers are scored server-side, and results stay on your device.

Skills this suite practises

• Verbal reasoning — Drawing conclusions from written information without relying on outside assumptions.
• Numerical reasoning — Arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, rates, estimation, word problems, and number relationships.
• Safety judgment — Hazard recognition, safe sequencing, escalation, and risk controls.
• Situational judgment — Evaluating workplace responses against role-relevant principles.

Sample questions from the guided bank

Two of the 10 guided-practice questions, shown exactly as they appear in a session. Answers and explanations are not printed here — keys stay on the server — so open guided practice to answer them and see how you did.

1. What is a key difference for many reservists versus full-time service?

   • A. They are exempt from all standards
   • B. They never train after initial entry
   • C. They balance civilian employment with periodic military duty
   • D. They serve without any notice requirement

2. Why is annual training attendance recorded?

   • A. Records replace all skill training
   • B. Attendance is optional if employed elsewhere
   • C. It supports readiness and accountability
   • D. Only officers require attendance

Practice modes and timing

Guided practice is untimed-feeling and instructional; the mini-test is a short timed check; the full simulation mirrors a complete sitting. All three draw on separate question sets, so moving up a mode never repeats what you practised.

Study outline

Read the study outline for this suite’s skills, timings, and recommended lessons on one printable page, or download its standalone HTML file. The printable page can also be saved as a PDF from your browser.