Fault Diagnosis Test

How good is your fault diagnosis?

Twenty-four timed puzzles in the real technical-selection format — follow a signal through switches and processing units, trace values, and pinpoint the faulty component. We score you and email a section-by-section report with your percentile.

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A signal enters on the left. Each unit applies its operation only when its switch is ON (OFF = passes straight through). What value comes out?

About this test

Fault diagnosis tests measure how logically and quickly you can find a fault in a system. You follow a signal through switches and processing units, work out what the output should be, and pinpoint the component that has failed. They're used to select for technical, maintenance and engineering roles — especially rail, aviation, the armed forces and manufacturing — where systematic fault-finding is the core of the job.

This free test mirrors that format: 24 timed puzzles across four areas. Each unit does one clear thing, so the puzzles reward methodical tracing over guesswork. We score every section and email you a breakdown with your percentile, so you can see where you're strong and where practice helps most.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fault diagnosis test?
It presents a system — switches and units that process a signal — and asks you to predict the output, trace a value through the chain, or identify which component has failed. It measures systematic, logical fault-finding rather than technical knowledge.
Who uses fault diagnosis tests?
They're used to select for technical and maintenance roles — rail and aircraft engineering, the armed forces (especially technical trades), electronics, and manufacturing — where diagnosing faults quickly and methodically is essential.
Do I need an electronics background?
No. Each unit's operation is given to you (for example, add 3, or double the value), and switches simply turn a unit on or off. The skill being tested is careful, step-by-step reasoning, not prior technical knowledge.
How is the test scored?
One mark per correct answer across four sections — Switch Logic, Signal Tracing, Isolating the Fault, and Multi-stage Systems. We email a section-by-section breakdown and your percentile so you can see how you compare and where to focus.
How can I improve at fault diagnosis?
Work through the system one unit at a time and write down the signal's value after each step rather than trying to hold it all in your head. Practising tracing and fault-isolation puzzles builds the speed and accuracy these tests reward.

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