Integrity and Honesty
Assess the ability to act with integrity, transparency and consistency between stated values and behaviours, particularly when facing pressure, compromises and ethically ambiguous situations.
An integrity test looks at how a person connects their values to their actions once a situation gets complicated. At work, honesty is rarely about dramatic fraud. It is decided in ordinary moments: a report to present, a perk offered by a client, a colleague asking to be covered for, a target that is hard to reach. These quiet trade-offs build the trust of a team, a client or a partner, and a single lapse can damage it for a long time.
This online test puts candidates in front of realistic dilemmas where several responses seem defensible. It shows how they respond to pressure from management, to personal interests and to uncomfortable information. Candidates get a mirror of their ethical reflexes. Recruiters get structured insight into a criterion that is awkward to explore in an interview, especially for roles involving purchasing, funds or financial data.
What this test measures
- Ability to recognise when a performance demand crosses an ethical line
- Commitment to accuracy in figures, reports and promises made to clients
- Clear-sightedness when personal interest or a close relationship could bias a decision
- How one responds to a questionable practice seen in a colleague or in the organisation
- Consistency between stated values and the decisions made under target pressure
Examples of situations in the test
- 1A quarter-end report due for senior management while results fall short of expectations.
- 2A client relationship in which a personal benefit is offered while internal rules remain vague.
- 3A tender or purchasing decision where a personal relationship comes into play.
- 4An unnoticed mistake in an invoice, an expense claim or a document already approved.
About this test
This test uses situational judgement tests (SJT), true/false questions and prioritisation exercises to assess your real behaviours. Each answer is weighted: there is no obvious "wrong" answer.
How to read your result
High result
A high score describes someone who holds a steady line under pressure, can name a clash of values and chooses courses of action that are both honest and workable for the organisation.
Result to develop
A score to develop suggests that some grey areas are still handled case by case, often under pressure or out of loyalty to someone close. The report points to the situations involved and offers concrete markers to clarify one's boundaries.
Roles where this skill is decisive
- Buyer
- Internal auditor
- Management controller
- Key account manager
- Compliance officer
- Independent consultant
Who is it for?
Candidates & Professionals
Assess your behavioural skills through realistic scenario-based questions. Get a detailed AI report on your strengths and development areas.
Recruiters & HR
Integrate this test into your selection process to objectively assess your candidates' soft skills.
Frequently asked questions
Can you prepare for an integrity test?
There is no list of answers to memorise. Options are weighted and several look acceptable, so trying to put on a front rarely works. The best preparation is to think back to dilemmas you have faced, what guided your choices and what you would do differently, then answer the test candidly.
Can a candidate game an integrity test during hiring?
Wanting to look flawless is a common reflex. The test therefore avoids questions with an obvious expected answer: options are nuanced and weighted, and questions are drawn at random from a larger bank. The report is one source of insight to cross-check with interviews and references, not a stand-alone verdict.
How does integrity differ from professional accountability?
Integrity is about consistency between your values and your actions, especially when pressure, self-interest or loyalty push you to bend the truth. Accountability is about how you own your decisions and their consequences. The two are related but distinct, and CodeDuel offers a separate test for each in the Professional Ethics family.
How does the integrity test work?
Once signed in, you have 35 minutes for 20 questions: situational judgement scenarios, true/false statements and prioritisation exercises. You can take it in French, English or Arabic, on your own or as part of a hiring campaign. An AI-generated behavioural report then sets out your strengths, areas for growth and recommendations.