Situational judgment test prep when every answer sounds plausible

AI can suggest several reasonable actions. Compare what each one achieves in the situation.

What assessors say they’re looking for

“you can rate more than one action the same.” (opens the source)

UK Civil Service, CSJT scenario guidance · GOV.UK, Jul 10, 2019

The CSJT rates each action on its own. Two actions can receive the same rating.

“one response that you think is the least effective.” (opens the source)

Canada Revenue Agency, SJT-R recruitment guidance · Canada.ca, Undated

The CRA recruitment version asks for both the most and least effective actions.

“Even if you think there might be more than one effective answer in some cases” (opens the source)

Canada Revenue Agency, SJT-M management guidance · Canada.ca, Undated

The CRA management version asks for one most effective action. Check who can make the decision.

“act promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance” (opens the source)

UK Civil Service, Cabinet Office guidance for HEO and SEO · GOV.UK, Undated

Reassign work within the role’s authority and keep the required check.

“Collaboration, empathy, interpersonal skills, and compassion are all relational skills.” (opens the source)

AAMC, PREview admissions guidance · AAMC, Undated

Ask what help the person needs and respect their choices.

“online, open-response situational judgment test used in admissions” (opens the source)

Acuity Insights, Casper admissions guidance · Acuity Insights Help Centre, Mar 18, 2026

Casper asks for open responses. Use the practice notes to explain your reasoning in your own words.

“using technology such as artificial intelligence and algorithms to complete your assessment” (opens the source)

Canada Revenue Agency, CRA guidance on cheating during assessments · Canada.ca, Undated

The CRA lists this use as cheating. Rehearse with original examples before the assessment.

UK Civil Service, CSJT scenario guidance, at the time. GOV.UK, “Preparing for the Civil Service Judgement Test”, Jul 10, 2019. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Canada Revenue Agency, SJT-R recruitment guidance, at the time. Canada.ca, “Recruitment Version, SJT-R (C301)”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Canada Revenue Agency, SJT-M management guidance, at the time. Canada.ca, “Management Version, SJT-M (C302)”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
UK Civil Service, Cabinet Office guidance for HEO and SEO, at the time. GOV.UK, “Civil Service behaviours, updated January 29, 2025”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
AAMC, PREview admissions guidance, at the time. AAMC, “About the AAMC PREview Exam”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Acuity Insights, Casper admissions guidance, at the time. Acuity Insights Help Centre, “What to know before, during, and after Casper assessment?”, Mar 18, 2026. Open the source. Checked against the published text.
Canada Revenue Agency, CRA guidance on cheating during assessments, at the time. Canada.ca, “Getting assessed as a candidate”, Undated. Open the source. Checked against the published text.

Last reviewed Nov 10, 2026