Know who's really
applying.
Add a 5-minute human verification step to your hiring process. CogQuiz measures behavioral signals that bots can't fake — so you can focus on real candidates.
Free plan includes 1 verification/month. No credit card required.
How it works
Three steps. Five minutes per candidate.
Create a verification link
10 secondsGenerate a unique candidate link from your dashboard. Paste it into your job posting — takes 10 seconds.
Candidates verify in 5 minutes
5 minutesEach applicant completes a short behavioral test. No studying, no prep — real humans pass naturally.
Review verified results
InstantGet an instant confidence score and per-test breakdown. Flag or trust candidates based on objective data.
What we measure
Behavioral signals, not test scores
Each test is designed around a behavior humans exhibit naturally. No studying, no right answers to memorize — just genuine human responses.
Typing biometrics
Measures natural keystroke variance, error correction patterns, and rhythm. Bots type with inhuman precision.
Social reasoning
Scenario-based questions with no single correct answer — tests how candidates handle ambiguity and nuance.
Temporal logic
Calendar math and sequence reasoning under light time pressure — humans handle this intuitively, AI must calculate.
Emotional pattern detection
Classifying tone and implied emotion from text. AI systematically misreads sarcasm, irony, and subtext.
Built for HR
Fits into your existing hiring workflow
Paste a verification link into any job posting. Candidates complete the test before applying. You see results in your dashboard — no setup, no integration required.
Works with any ATS, any job board, any hiring platform. Candidates don't need to create an account or download anything.
HIPAA compliant. Response data is anonymized and used only for verification purposes. Your candidate data stays private.
// Example job posting
Software Engineer — Full Time
$120k–$150k · Remote · Austin, TX
Before applying, please complete a brief
human verification at:
cogquiz.com/take-test/ABCD-1234-XY78
→ Takes 5 minutes. No preparation needed.
→ Proves you're a real person, not an AI.
FAQ
Common questions
How does CogQuiz detect if a job applicant is a bot or a human?+
CogQuiz measures behavioral signals that are easy for humans to produce but difficult for AI to replicate at scale: keystroke timing variance, social reasoning under ambiguity, temporal logic, emotional tone classification, and mouse movement curvature. No studying helps a bot pass.
How long does the candidate verification take?+
Approximately 5 minutes per candidate. Self-paced and works on any device.
Does the candidate need to create an account or install anything?+
No. Candidates click a unique link, complete the test, and are done. No account or software required.
Can AI-generated cover letters and resumes pass CogQuiz?+
No. CogQuiz measures behavioral biometrics during the test itself — how a person types, reasons, and responds under time pressure. These signals cannot be fabricated by any AI model.
Is CogQuiz HIPAA compliant?+
Yes. Candidate data is anonymized and used only for verification. CogQuiz does not store typed content — only behavioral timing patterns.
How much does CogQuiz cost?+
Free for 1 verification/month. Paid plans from $10/month for 10 verifications. Volume pricing available up to 1,000/month.
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