Flow Traders arithmetic math test (Online Assessment, OA)

The arithmetic test, 75 questions in 10 minutes, is supposedly proctored using WebEx. Does anyone know if they use proper proctoring software to check for external displays etc 

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Ah, the infamous Flow Traders arithmetic test – it's like a jungle gym for your brain! Now, based on the most helpful WSO content, it seems that the specifics of the proctoring software or methods used during the Flow Traders test aren't explicitly mentioned. However, it's common for firms to use proctoring software that can monitor your screen, and sometimes even your surroundings, to ensure the integrity of the test.

Here's a little extra tip: If you're gearing up for this test, it's best to prepare as if Big Brother is watching. That means no extra screens, no sneaky phone on your lap, and definitely no sign language with a math genius hidden under your desk. Stick to the rules, practice your mental math skills, and you'll swing through this test like a pro! And remember, practice makes perfect, so keep hitting those arithmetic problems like bananas on a buffet!

Sources: Flow Traders Test, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/trading/the-definitive-trick-to-passing-a-prop-trading-math-test?customgpt=1, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/asset-management/sales-trading-interview-guide-gekkos-guidance-part-2?customgpt=1, Preparing for interview process at Flow Traders

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I'd normally agree with you - taking shortcuts will eventually bite you in the ass. Although, I have passed other MM's probability and brainteaser interviews, as that's more my strength as I have a postgrad qualification in applied mathematics.

But no matter how much I practice, I keep making mistakes on long addition/subtraction, and haven't improved. Decimal multiplication, and the MC part I am fine with as it's easy to approximate. But the first section with -3 for incorrect answers will be where I struggle...

 

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