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Multitasking exercise · ~2 min a run · free

Multiple Object Tracking

Track a set of targets and call the collisions at the same time.

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Holding several moving objects in mind while watching for two of them to collide is a classic divided-attention demand in pilot selection, the same split focus a radar sector or a busy traffic picture asks for. Memorise the highlighted targets, keep tracking them once every object looks identical, and alert each pair that is about to collide. At the freeze, pick out which objects were your targets.

About this test

What this test measures

This measures divided attention: holding a set of identical moving objects in working memory while also scanning the whole field for pairs on a collision course. It splits your focus the same way a busy traffic picture does, where you keep specific contacts in mind without losing sight of the wider scene.

How to improve your score

  • Group your targets into a rough shape at the flash, a pair on the left and one near the top, rather than memorising each one in isolation.
  • Keep part of your attention on the whole field so a fast closing pair does not slip past while you track your targets.
  • Get consistent at Medium before stepping up to Hard, where more objects and faster movement stretch the same skill further.

Good to know

  • Technique: group, then split your attention

    At the flash, group your targets into a rough shape (a pair on the left, one near the top) instead of locking onto each one. Then keep part of your attention on the whole field so a fast closing pair does not slip past while you track.

  • What good looks like

    Strong candidates stay accurate on both tasks as the speed and object count rise. Aim to find all your targets and to alert real collisions a second or two before they happen, without spraying false alarms. Get consistent at Medium before stepping up to Hard.

Frequently asked questions

What does this exercise measure?

Divided attention. You hold a subset of identical moving objects in working memory while also scanning the whole field for collision courses, the same split between tracking specific contacts and watching the wider picture that pilot selection tests probe.

How is it scored?

Two sub-scores combine into one. The tracking score rewards finding your targets and penalises wrong picks. The collision score is your hit rate on the real collision courses, with a penalty for false alarms. A round with no real collision courses is not penalised on that half.

Is this a specific airline test?

No. It is an original SkyStudy exercise, not affiliated with any test publisher, that trains the same divided-attention skill as the object-tracking and conflict-detection subtests used in pilot selection.

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