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Numerical AptitudeNumerical Computation
12
19
Verbal AptitudeSpelling
24
31
38
43
49
Abstract Reasoning
54
Diagrammatic Reasoning
65
Spatial Ability
76
Mechanical Reasoning
86
Fault Diagnosis
96
Data Checking
106
Concentration/Work Rate
114
122
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This type of test can be categorized as a speed test and is used to determine your
basic numeracy. Obviously you will not be allowed to use a calculator.
If you are very rusty with arithmetic, try re-learning the times tables up to 12 and
practise multiplication, division and percentage calculations. Practice can improve
your test scores for all types of aptitude tests, so try as many examples as you can.
These sample numerical computation questions are directly applicable to many
administrative and clerical jobs but can also appear as a component of graduate and
managerial tests. The speed at which you can answer these questions is the critical
measure, as most people could achieve a very high score given unlimited time in
which to answer.
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A
55
B
57
C
65
D
67
E
35
A B C D E
2) 33 + 18 = 29 + ?
A
21
B
24
C
32
D
22
E
37
A B C D E
3) 56 + 81 = 44 + ?
A
93
B
90
C
89
D
91
E
95
A B C D E
4) 44 ? = 15
A
26
B
29
C
28
D
39
E
30
A B C D E
5) 87 35 = ?
A
53
B
42
C
51
D
41
E
52
A B C D E
6) 54 32 = 25 ?
A
3
B
2
C
12
D
14
E
22
A B C D E
7) 7 8 = ?
A
49
B
56
C
64
D
54
E
52
A B C D E
8) 5 ? = 45
A
5
B
6
C
7
D
8
E
9
A B C D E
9) 17 3 = ?
A
47
B
49
C
51
D
53
E
54
A B C D E
10) 140 35 = ?
A
3
B
3.5
C
4
D
4.5
E
5
A B C D E
11) 28 ? = 7
A
3
B
3.5
C
4
D
4.5
E
5
A B C D E
A
1.3
B
1.5
C
1.7
D
15
E
0.75
A B C D E
E
4
A B C D E
E
3
A B C D E
E
1 45
A B C D E
A
5
13) 35 ? = 25
14) 14 + ? = 34
15) 2 35 45 = ?
A
4
A
1 14
B
3
B
5
B
1 15
C
5
C
5
C
1 35
D
5
D
2
D
1 12
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16) 9 78 3 12 = ?
A
6 38
B
6 23
C
7 38
D
5 38
E
6 14
A B C D E
A
65
B
70
C
62
D
72
E
54
A B C D E
A
320
B
300
C
375
D
310
E
250
A B C D E
A
42
B
44
C
40
D
88
E
46
A B C D E
A
210
B
225
C
205
D
240
E
230
A B C D E
A
42.3
B
43.3
C
42.5
D
43.7
E
38.7
A B C D E
A
48.3
B
47.9
C
45.9
D
49.3
E
49.5
A B C D E
A
0.33
B
0.35
C
0.75
D
1.40
E
3.50
A B C D E
A
2.5
B
2.0
C
2.4
D
2.6
E
2.7
A B C D E
A
0.20
B
0.25
C
0.30
D
0.33
E
0.40
A B C D E
26)
If one ream of paper costs $3.95 how much would 4 reams cost?
A
$15.75
27)
B
$15.70
C
$15.72
D
$15.80
E
$15.77
A B C D E
If John starts work at 8:45 am and finishes at 5:15 pm. He has 90 minutes
of breaks. How many hours does he work in 5 days?
A
38
B
39
C
35
D
40
E
32
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28)
A restaurant bill is made up of the following: $12.50 for starters, $28.55 for
main courses and $8.95 for deserts, plus a 15% service charge. How much
is the bill?
A
$56.50
29)
C
$57.00
D
$59.50
E
$60.50
A B C D E
30)
B
$57.50
B
25,000
C
32,000
D
16,000
E
28,000
A B C D E
B
$1.40
C
$1.55
D
$1.60
E
$1.52
A B C D E
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Numerical estimation is key in many craft and technical jobs where the ability to quickly
and accurately estimate material quantities is essential. The speed at which you can
answer these questions is the critical measure, as most people could achieve a very
high score given unlimited time in which to answer.
Even though numerical estimation questions appear straightforward, it can take some
time to develop the optimum compromise between speed and accuracy. Before you
attempt to answer each question, look at the range of answers available and ask
yourself how accurate your estimate needs to be. For example, is an order of magnitude
sufficient or does the answer need to be worked out to the nearest whole number?
If you out of practice with arithmetic, then try re-learning the times tables up to 12
and practise rough and ready multiplication, division and percentage calculations.
Practice can improve your test scores for all types of aptitude tests but numerical
estimation is one area where it can really make a difference, so try as many examples
as you can.
These sample numerical estimation questions are directly applicable to tests used to
select for craft and technical jobs. However, the ability to make quick estimates is a
useful skill to have even if you are sitting a graduate or professional level test as it will
enable you to roughly check your answers to data interpretation questions.
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A
650
B
550
C
580
D
590
E
600
A B C D E
2) 3,509 + 3,492 = ?
A
7000
B
7200
C
7100
D
7250
E
6950
A B C D E
A
2,600
B
900
C
1,100
D
1,900
E
3,200
A B C D E
A
800
B
950
C
850
D
900
E
970
A B C D E
5) 89 + 21 + 48 + 32 = ?
A
190
B
170
C
290
D
230
E
220
A B C D E
6) 3,987 3,007 = ?
A
7,000
B
1,270
C
1,180
D
790
E
980
A B C D E
7) 9,601 481 = ?
A
9,200
B
9,100
C
8,100
D
9,000
E
8,050
A B C D E
8) 1,890 301 = ?
A
1,500
B
1,700
C
1,200
D
1,600
E
1,640
A B C D E
9) 7,814 3,010 = ?
A
4,400
B
3,900
C
4,800
D
4,200
E
5,800
A B C D E
A
3,400
B
3,200
C
4,100
D
3,100
E
4,500
A B C D E
11) 69 70 = ?
A
490
B
4,650
C
5,000
D
4,800
E
4,600
A B C D E
12) 41 121 = ?
A
4,100
B
4,200
C
500
D
5,100
E
4,900
A B C D E
A
480
B
250
C
560
D
350
E
260
A B C D E
A
60
B
70
C
80
D
100
E
110
A B C D E
A
710
B
660
C
530
D
690
E
630
A B C D E
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A
18
B
14
C
13
D
15
E
12
A B C D E
A
200
B
150
C
50
D
15
E
20
A B C D E
18) 1,207 72 = ?
A
20
B
16
C
140
D
160
E
14
A B C D E
A
100
B
150
C
120
D
140
E
14
A B C D E
A
11
B
5
C
14
D
7
E
4
A B C D E
A
180
B
110
C
160
D
175
E
190
A B C D E
A
610
B
670
C
560
D
640
E
680
A B C D E
A
930
B
1180
C
900
D
1100
E
1400
A B C D E
24) 5% of 97,326
A
460
B
4400
C
5000
D
4500
E
4800
A B C D E
A
7000
B
8000
C
9000
D
9500
E
8500
A B C D E
26) 1 14 + 1 15 3 12 = ?
A
5
B
8
C
7
D
3
E
6
A B C D E
27) 1 35 + 2 45 7 12 = ?
A
22
B
25
C
19
D
18
E
26
A B C D E
28) 3 316 12 78 = ?
A
30
B
40
C
50
D
60
E
45
A B C D E
29) 5 38 3 316 = ?
A
20
B
16
C
19
D
21
E
14
A B C D E
30) 3 116 6 18 = ?
A
25
B
24
C
23
D
19
E
22
A B C D E
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31)
If one ream of paper costs $3.95 how much would 12 reams cost?
A
$47.00
32)
E
$45.00
A B C D E
B
200
C
220
D
240
E
260
A B C D E
B
$420
C
$440
D
$490
E
$460
A B C D E
35)
D
$44.00
34)
C
$36.00
John starts work at 8:45 am and finishes at 5:15 pm. He has 90 minutes
of breaks. How many hours does he work in 29 days?
A
180
33)
B
$37.00
B
7,500
C
8,000
D
8,500
E
9,000
A B C D E
B
120
C
140
D
160
E
180
A B C D E
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Data interpretation problems usually require two basic steps. First, you have to
read a chart or graph in order to obtain certain information. Then you have to apply
or manipulate the information in order to obtain an answer. These questions often
use very specific illustrations, for example the question may present financial data.
However, an understanding of finance will not be needed to answer the question.
Data Interpretation questions are very widely used to assessing candidates for graduate
and management level jobs. Many people who have been out of the education system
for a while or who dont use interpret graphs, pie charts, scatter diagrams and tables
of data on a day-to-day basis may feel overawed by these types of question. The
important thing to remember is that you dont need to have studied mathematics to
a high level to succeed. These questions are primarily tests of interpretation and the
math needed is invariably straightforward.
You will usually be allowed to use a calculator for these types of question and investing
in one which can handle fractions and percentages is a good idea. You should also try
to work through a few numerical computation practice papers to get back into swing
of these types of calculation.
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The table above shows the unit sales of the TT950 motorcycle in six European countries over a six
month period. These motorcycles are imported into each country by a main dealer. Use this information
to answer the following questions.
1)
What percentage of the overall total was sold to the German importer?
A
22.0
2)
A B C D E
B
25.6
C
27.1
D
17.9
E
20.3
A B C D E
B
Mar
C
Apr
D
May
E
Jun
A B C D E
B
23.1
C
36.5
D
51.1
E
15.1
A B C D E
What is the average number of units per month imported into Italy over the first four months
of the year?
A
22
6)
E
24.6
What percentage of the monthly total was sold to the biggest importer in February?
A
24.7
5)
D
24.1
Which month showed the biggest increase in total sales from the previous month?
A
Feb
4)
C
25.8
3)
B
25.4
B
23
C
24
D
25
E
26
A B C D E
What percentage of total imports is accounted for by the three smallest importers?
A
37.1
B
14.8
C
40.0
D
36.6
E
35.1
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The table above shows imports for three types of steel over a six month period. Use this information to
answer the following questions.
7)
Which month showed the largest decrease in total imports over the previous month?
A
Feb
8)
E
Jun
A B C D E
B
75,300
C
55,550
D
42,370
E
44,750
A B C D E
B
35.2
C
36.1
D
31.2
E
38.3
A B C D E
What was the difference (in thousands of tons) between coil steel and sheet steel imports in
the first 3 months of the year?
A
10
11)
D
May
What was the percentage of scrap steel imported in the 6 month period?
A
37.5
10)
C
Apr
What was the total value of sheet steel (in $) imported over the 6 month period?
A
56,750
9)
B
Mar
B
16
C
18
D
19
E
20
A B C D E
What was the approximate ratio of sheet steel and coil steel imports in the first 3 months of
the year?
A
11:9
B
8:9
C
7:11
D
3:8
E
7:4
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The table above shows the number of nanotechnology papers published by leading US universities over
a six year period. Use this information to answer the following questions.
12)
13)
E
70
A B C D E
B
2001
C
2002
D
2003
E
2004
A B C D E
B
2001
C
2002
D
2003
E
2004
A B C D E
In what year did researchers at Princeton publish more papers than those at Harvard?
A
2000
16)
D
65
In what year did researchers at Duke and Yale first publish the same number of papers?
A
2000
15)
C
60
14)
B
55
B
2001
C
2002
D
2003
E
2004
A B C D E
Which university published the second highest number of papers over the period?
A
Harv.
B
Prince
C
Yale
D
Duke
E
Stan.
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The pie charts above show the percentage of students in each faculty at North West University and the
number of non-US students in the Arts faculty. These percentages have been rounded to the nearest
whole number. There are a total of 1049 students in the Arts faculty. Use this information to answer the
following questions.
17)
18)
E
15%
A B C D E
B
410
C
390
D
440
E
400
A B C D E
B
4560
C
4640
D
4450
E
4460
A B C D E
If six percent of Science students are Asian. How many Asian students are there studying
Science?
A
48
21)
D
11%
20)
C
30%
19)
B
9%
B
66
C
120
D
57
E
43
A B C D E
There are 34 European medical students. What percentage of the faculty does this
represent?
A
14%
B
18%
C
12%
D
16%
E
15%
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The table above shows the number of people who responded to a survey about their favourite style of
music. Use this information to answer the following questions to the nearest whole percentage.
22)
What percentage of respondents under 31, indicated that Blues is their favourite style of
music?
A
7.1
23)
D
14.1
E
7.2
A B C D E
B
60%
C
75%
D
36%
E
46%
A B C D E
What percentage of the total sample indicated that Jazz is their favourite style of music?
A
6%
25)
C
8.3
What percentage of respondents aged 21-30 indicated a favourite style other than Rock
music?
A
64%
24)
B
7.6
B
8%
C
22%
D
4%
E
11%
A B C D E
E
30%
A B C D E
B
23%
C
25%
D
14%
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The questions will often use number series questions which represent the most
popular type of numerical reasoning questions. Numerical reasoning questions are
very commonly used in graduate and managerial selection.
Numerical reasoning is an increasingly popular way of assessing candidates during
the job selection process. Many people who have been out of the education system
for a while or who dont use maths on a day-to-day basis feel intimidated by these
types of test. The important thing to remember is that you dont need to have studied
mathematics to a high level to do well in these tests. They are primarily tests of
reasoning ability and the math needed is invariably straightforward. Although you may
need to get back up to speed with percentages, ratios, proportions, fractions and
decimals.
You will usually be allowed to use a calculator for these types of question and investing
in one which can handle fractions and percentages is a good idea.
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A
33
B
35
C
37
D
39
E
41
A B C D E
2) 3, 6, 11, 18, ?
A
24
B
25
C
26
D
27
E
28
A B C D E
A
436
B
440
C
438
D
452
E
442
A B C D E
A
356
B
357
C
358
D
351
E
359
A B C D E
A
587
B
566
C
589
D
575
E
570
A B C D E
A
31
B
26
C
29
D
27
E
24
A B C D E
A
31
B
29
C
26
D
39
E
34
A B C D E
A
89
B
85
C
86
D
87
E
88
A B C D E
A
82
B
80
C
85
D
84
E
83
A B C D E
A
45
B
35
C
25
D
30
E
50
A B C D E
49
25
16
?
D
18
E
37
11)
4
6
A
41
B
36
C
35
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12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
14
26
A
51
B
56
C
45
11
73
31
?
D
55
E
52
20
2
1
?
D
48
E
17
72
62
78
?
A B C D E
8
6
A
3
B
16
C
25
A B C D E
44
66
A
120
B
122
C
130
D
132
E
98
5
20
20
80
100
400
3
12
24
?
A
86
B
96
C
16
D
106
E
56
8
5
?
7
6
3
9
6
7
4
A
16
B
14
C
11
D
10
E
9
A B C D E
A B C D E
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17)
It costs a manufacturer X dollars per component to make the first 1,000 components. All
subsequent components cost X3 each. When X = $1.50 How much will it cost to manufacture
4,000 components?
A
$3,500
18)
A B C D E
B
4
C
10
D
5
E
6
A B C D E
B
1,400
C
1,600
D
1,000
E
1,800
A B C D E
B
55
C
40
D
90
E
80
A B C D E
A total of 800 copies of a CD were sold. 60% were sold at 50% discount, 20% were sold
at 30% discount and the remainder were sold at the full price of $8.95. What was the
approximate total revenue in dollars?
A
4,679
22)
E
$4,500
Anna and John both drive to their new home 400 miles away. Anna drives the family car at
an average speed of 60 mph. John drives the removal truck at an average speed of 50 mph.
During the journey, Anna stops for a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes, John stops for half as
long. What is the difference in minutes between their arrival times?
A
60
21)
D
$3,250
In the Shelbyville election, the Republican candidate received one and a half times as many
votes as the Democrat candidate. The Democrat candidate received one third more votes
than the Independent candidate. 900 votes were cast for the Independent candidate. How
many votes were cast for the Republican candidate?
A
900
20)
C
$4,000
A train travelling at 60 mph enters a tunnel that is 5 miles long. The train is one mile long.
How many minutes does it take for the whole train to pass through the tunnel?
A
7
19)
B
$3,000
B
4,579
C
4,779
D
4,499
E
4,521
A B C D E
In a survey, 3/16 of people said that they preferred to use self-service gas stations. 5/8 said
that they preferred not to pump their own gas. The remaining 75 respondents said that they
had no clear preference. How many people preferred self service?
A
75
B
125
C
100
D
133
E
150
A B C D E
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Verbal AptitudeSpelling
Questions where you have to identify incorrectly spelt words are common in all levels
of verbal ability tests. The test designer needs to choose commonly misspelled words
which are in regular use, as it would be unfair to use obscure words which only a
small percentage of candidates could be expected to know. This means that the test
designer has a relatively restricted list of words to choose from and you will find that
the same words tend to appear in many different suppliers tests.
Please note that many test suppliers frame their spelling questions in a different way
to those in this practice test. For example:
Choose the pair of words that best completes the sentence.
The
A) rivision
B) revision
A) inconvenience
C) revission
D) revition
However, what is being tested here is your ability to spell these words correctly
rather than anything else. Improving your performance on these spelling questions is
straightforward. Work through these test papers methodically and make a note of the
ones you get wrong. This will give you a list of words that you need to learn to spell
correctly.
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A
missile
B
misile
C
missille
D
misille
A B C D
A
undoubtedley
B
undoubtedlly
C
undoutedly
D
undoubtedly
A B C D
A
severly
B
severeley
C
severely
D
severley
A B C D
A
permisible
B
permissible
C
permissable
D
permisable
A B C D
A
occasionially
B
occasionally
C
occationally
D
occasionaly
A B C D
A
guarentee
B
garuantee
C
guarantee
D
garanttee
A B C D
A
easiley
B
easely
C
easaly
D
easily
A B C D
A
committee
B
comittee
C
commitee
D
comitee
A B C D
A
amater
B
amateur
C
amatueur
D
amatuer
A B C D
A
waether
B
whaether
C
wether
D
weather
A B C D
A
likely
B
likley
C
likelly
D
likeley
A B C D
A
impliment
B
implament
C
implement
D
implemment
A B C D
A
cemetery
B
cemetary
C
cemmetery
D
cemettery
A B C D
A
miselaneous
B
misellaneous
C
miscelaneous
D
miscellaneous
A B C D
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A
suficient
B
sufficient
C
suffisient
D
sufficeint
A B C D
A
recieve
B
recceive
C
receive
D
resieve
A B C D
A
opportunity
B
opporttunity
C
oportunity
D
opportunety
A B C D
A
necessety
B
neccessity
C
necessity
D
necesety
A B C D
A
collectible
B
collectabel
C
collecteble
D
colectable
A B C D
A
defendent
B
defendant
C
deffendant
D
deffendent
A B C D
A
floreseant
B
fluoresent
C
flurescent
D
fluorescent
A B C D
A
insurance
B
insurrance
C
insurence
D
insuranse
A B C D
A
medecine
B
medicine
C
medisine
D
medicin
A B C D
A
guardian
B
gardian
C
gardien
D
guardien
A B C D
A
existance
B
existanse
C
existence
D
existanse
A B C D
A
drunkeness
B
drunkanness
C
drunkenness
D
drunkaness
A B C D
A
bargan
B
bargen
C
bargein
D
bargain
A B C D
A
accumulate
B
acumulate
C
accummulate
D
acummulate
A B C D
A
utilizasion
B
utillization
C
utilization
D
utillizasion
A B C D
A
tommorrow
B
tomorrow
C
tomorow
D
tommorow
A B C D
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A
scarry
B
scary
C
scarey
D
scarrey
A B C D
A
particuler
B
particuller
C
particular
D
particullar
A B C D
A
noticeable
B
noticable
C
noticeble
D
noticeible
A B C D
A
challenge
B
challange
C
chalenge
D
chalange
A B C D
A
posibility
B
posability
C
possibility
D
possebility
A B C D
A
simultaneus
B
simulteneous
C
simultaneous
D
simultanious
A B C D
A
tempramental
B
temperamental
C
tempremental
D
temperemental
A B C D
A
worthwile
B
wortwhile
C
worthewhile
D
worthwhile
A B C D
A
climbed
B
climed
C
climmed
D
cliemed
A B C D
A
exaust
B
exahust
C
ecshaust
D
exhaust
A B C D
A
feulling
B
fueling
C
fuelling
D
feuelling
A B C D
A
higiene
B
hygiene
C
hygeine
D
higeine
A B C D
A
intellegence
B
intelligance
C
intelligence
D
intellegance
A B C D
A
sacrifice
B
sacrefice
C
sacrifise
D
sacrefise
A B C D
A
omited
B
omitted
C
ommitted
D
ommited
A B C D
A
releiving
B
rellieving
C
relleiving
D
relieving
A B C D
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A
warrent
B
warrant
C
warant
D
warent
A B C D
A
condescend
B
condesend
C
condecend
D
condasend
A B C D
A
financailly
B
financially
C
financialy
D
finanshially
A B C D
A
humorus
B
humourous
C
humorous
D
humouros
A B C D
A
lonliness
B
lonleyness
C
lonelyness
D
loneliness
A B C D
A
incidentally
B
incidentaly
C
incidenetally
D
incidentelly
A B C D
A
basicaly
B
basically
C
basicelly
D
basicalley
A B C D
A
aquitted
B
acquitted
C
aquited
D
aquittid
A B C D
A
absense
B
absanse
C
absence
D
absance
A B C D
A
pronunciation
B
pronunsiation
C
pronunciasion
D
prenunciasion
A B C D
A
performence
B
performance
C
performanse
D
performense
A B C D
A
ocurrence
B
occurence
C
occurrence
D
ocurence
A B C D
A
mischievous
B
mischeivous
C
mischievious
D
mischeivios
A B C D
A
physisian
B
physician
C
pysician
D
pysichian
A B C D
A
millennium
B
milennium
C
millenium
D
milenium
A B C D
A
continous
B
continuos
C
continuous
D
contineous
A B C D
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vigilent
B
vigillent
C
viligant
D
vigilant
A B C D
A
posessive
B
possessive
C
posesive
D
possesive
A B C D
A
encouraging
B
encoureging
C
encoureaging
D
encoraging
A B C D
A
equivelent
B
equivalant
C
equivalent
D
equivelant
A B C D
A
outragous
B
outrageos
C
outrageous
D
outragious
A B C D
A
preceding
B
precceding
C
preceeding
D
priceeding
A B C D
A
stubbornness
B
stuborness
C
stubornness
D
stubborness
A B C D
A
apparrent
B
apparent
C
aparrent
D
apparant
A B C D
A
opponent
B
oppoenent
C
opponant
D
opponnent
A B C D
A
stratigy
B
stratagy
C
stratergy
D
strategy
A B C D
A
reservior
B
resevoir
C
reservoir
D
resavoir
A B C D
A
ligtening
B
lighterning
C
lightning
D
lightnning
A B C D
A
exceed
B
excceed
C
eceed
D
exseed
A B C D
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These questions often use synonyms and antonyms (words which have either the
same or opposite meanings), dictionary definitions and word pairs. Another type of
word meaning question uses words which sound similar but have different meanings.
These are called homophones and an example would be the words allude and
elude. Allude means referred and elude means escaped from. Once again, the
test designer needs to choose common homophones which are in regular use and
this leaves a relatively restricted list to choose from.
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B
result
C
upshot
D
effect
A B C D
D
encompass
A B C D
D
uplift
A B C D
D
populace
A B C D
D
censure
A B C D
D
incorrect
A B C D
D
ban
A B C D
D
mature
A B C D
B
cover
C
contain
B
strengthen
C
enervate
B
packed
C
populous
B
disparage
C
criticize
B
unsuitable
C
avoid
B
accept
C
exclude
B
elementary
C
simple
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B
self-control
C
calmness
D
poise
A B C D
D
disobedient
A B C D
B
pessimistic
C
intractable
B
harmonious
C
saturated
D
lucid
A B C D
D
ardent
A B C D
D
deliberate
A B C D
B
transitory
C
disconsolate
B
assess
C
amass
B
diffident
C
barren
D
trite
A B C D
D
imperturbable
A B C D
C
quibble
D
tirade
A B C D
C
appreciate
D
daunt
A B C D
B
perpetual
C
vigilant
B
infuse
B
diminish
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B
grieve
C
supplant
D
mark
A B C D
C
proceed
D
cascade
A B C D
D
emasculate
A B C D
D
reiterate
A B C D
D
tarnish
A B C D
D
vociferous
A B C D
D
facilitate
A B C D
D
contribute
A B C D
D
renounce
A B C D
B
counter
B
rearrange
C
eradicate
B
affiliate
C
discomfit
B
oppose
C
disparage
B
confrontational
C
irreverent
B
exterminate
C
disrespect
B
usurp
C
patronize
B
shrink
C
obstruct
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B
understand
C
exaggerate
D
appease
A B C D
D
rudimentary
A B C D
D
homeostasis
A B C D
D
thrive
A B C D
D
unfriendly
A B C D
D
tasteful
A B C D
D
realistic
A B C D
D
exonerate
A B C D
D
difficult
A B C D
B
incomplete
C
worthless
B
veracity
C
conspiracy
B
oust
C
renounce
B
abundant
C
barren
B
clean
C
privileged
B
impractical
C
exuberant
B
pardon
C
free
B
light
C
easy
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B
ambiguous
C
perceptive
D
comprehending
A B C D
B
seize
C
defeat
D
surrender
A B C D
D
moral
A B C D
D
opaque
A B C D
D
uncertain
A B C D
B
irreverent
C
wealthy
B
dull
C
clear
B
obvious
C
vague
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pilaster
edifice
bridge
temple
In the example above, capital, arch, column are all architectural features which can be
found on buildings. Answer A is obviously the only word in the answer group which
shares these characteristics.
These types of question appear in nearly all levels of verbal ability tests.
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B
discipline
C
treason
D
etiquette
A B C D
C
pi
D
sphere
A B C D
C
court
D
trial
A B C D
C
focus
D
telescope
A B C D
C
retirement
D
age
A B C D
C
window
D
stone
A B C D
C
hand
D
touch
A B C D
C
learning
D
pupil
A B C D
C
heart
D
flow
A B C D
C
disease
D
ward
A B C D
B
ball
B
bench
B
glass
B
maturity
B
sand
B
nerve
B
school
B
vein
B
hospital
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B
armour : helmet
C
helmet : injury
D
water : tide
A B C D
B
tone : scale
C
noise : waves
D
waves : sound
A B C D
B
steal : borrow
C
explode : ignite
D
pilfer : steal
A B C D
B
hand : palm
C
stern : boat
D
cruiser : vessel
A B C D
B
sound : noise
C
time : lateness
D
blind : light
A B C D
B
ill : recovery
C
cure : fix
D
toxin : antidote
A B C D
B
lord : lady
C
silly : sally
D
cow : calf
A B C D
B
spade : hole
C
bit : drill
D
iron : grid
A B C D
B
writing : paper
C
picture : pencil
D
word : letter
A B C D
B
clear : penetrate
C
hard : struggle
D
illusory : exist
A B C D
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B
cloth
C
milliner
D
hair
A B C D
B
dolomites
C
urals
D
himalayas
A B C D
B
grab
C
seize
D
catch
A B C D
B
oak
C
spruce
D
teak
A B C D
B
nylon
C
linen
D
fur
A B C D
B
vodka
C
wine
D
lager
A B C D
B
edifice
C
bridge
D
temple
A B C D
B
energetic
C
radiant
D
lively
A B C D
B
maggot
C
eagle
D
tiger
A B C D
B
tonne
C
penny
D
dram
A B C D
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These types of question appear in all levels of verbal ability tests but may be more
detailed and technical in graduate and management level tests.
Most people find that the best way to tackle these questions is to scan the text fairly
quickly to get the general idea and then to attempt each question in turn, referring
back to the appropriate part of the text. This is obviously more important when the
passage of test is fairly lengthy and complex.
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2)
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
5)
A B C
4)
C
Cant Say
3)
B
False
B
False
C
Cant Say
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Passage 2:
Glaciers begin to form where snow remains year-round and enough of it accumulates to transform
into ice. New layers of snow compress the previous layers and this compression forces the icy snow
to re-crystallize, forming grains similar in size and shape to cane sugar. Gradually the grains grow
larger and the air pockets between the grains get smaller, meaning that the snow slowly becomes
more dense. After about two winters, the snow turns into firn, an intermediate state between snow
and ice. Over time the larger ice crystals become more compressed and even denser, this is known
as glacial ice. Glacial ice, because of its density and ice crystals, often takes a bluish or even green
hue.
6)
Glaciers cannot form where snow does not remain all year round.
A
True
7)
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
C
Cant Say
A B C
10)
A B C
9)
C
Cant Say
Firn is less dense than snow but more dense than ice.
A
True
8)
B
False
B
False
B
False
C
Cant Say
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Passage 3:
The refectory opens at 6:30 a.m. to serve breakfast which must be ordered by 9:30 a.m. Lunch is
served between 11:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Guests
can be accommodated at lunchtimes and dinnertimes provided that 24 hours notice has been given.
Vegetarian options are always available but vegans should notify the catering coordinator at the
beginning of each term as should anyone with special dietary requirements. This includes nut, gluten
and soybean allergies etc.
11)
12)
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
15)
A B C
14)
C
Cant Say
13)
B
False
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
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Passage 4:
A power of attorney or letter of attorney in common law systems or mandate in civil law systems is an
authorization to act on someone elses behalf in a legal or business matter. The person authorizing the
other to act is the principal or grantor, and the one authorized to act is the agent or attorney-infact. The attorney-in-fact acts in the principals name, signing the principals name to documents
and filing suit with the principals name as plaintiff, for example.
As one kind of agent, an attorney-in-fact is a fiduciary for the principal, so the law requires an attorneyin-fact to be completely honest with and loyal to the principal in their dealings with each other. If the
attorney-in-fact is being paid to act for the principal, the contract is a separate matter from the power
of attorney itself, so if that contract is in writing, it is a separate document, kept private between them,
whereas the power of attorney is intended to be shown to various other people.
The power of attorney may be oral, such as asking someone else to sign your name on a cheque
because your arm is broken, or may be in writing. Many institutions, such as hospitals, banks, and
the I.R.S., require a power of attorney to be in writing before they will honor it, and they usually want
to keep an original for their records.
16)
The agent grants the principal the power to act on behalf of the grantor.
A
True
17)
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
20)
A B C
19)
C
Cant Say
All contracts between the principal and the agent must be made public.
A
True
18)
B
False
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
B
False
C
Cant Say
A B C
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Employers use critical reasoning questions to gain an insight into whether you have
the key intellectual skills that are the foundation for success in a managerial position.
Consequently, these questions are usually restricted to graduate and management
level tests.
It is not always easy to assess whether someone has theability to interpret information
in an analytical way and to make sound judgements based on their conclusions. This
is particularly true if individuals are applying for their first management job and do not
have a track record of successful decision making.
Critical reasoning questions require you to demonstrate your ability to make logical
decisions and even to recognise that insufficient data has been provided for a definitive
answer to be reached, as would be the case in many real-life situations.
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Test 18 Questions
Instructions: Answer as many questions as you can in 20 minutes. Circle the letter on the right which
corresponds to the correct answer.
1)
Pedro goes either hunting or fishing every day. If it is snowing & windy then Pedro goes
hunting. If it is sunny and not windy then Pedro goes fishing. Sometimes it can be snowing
and sunny.
Which of the following statements must be true:
A
B
C
D
E
2)
If Judy comes to the party then Sally leaves the party. If Sally leaves then either Christine
or Clara ask Philip to dance. If Philip is asked to dance by either Christine or Clara and Sally
leaves the party, Philip accepts. If Philip is asked to dance by either Christine or Clara and
Sally does not leave the party, Philip does not accept.
If Sally does not leave the party, which of the following statements can be logically deduced
from the information above?
A
B
C
D
E
3)
The cost of manufacturing tractors in Korea is twenty percent less than the cost of
manufacturing tractors in Germany. Even after transportation fees and import taxes are
added, it is still cheaper to import tractors from Korea to Germany than to produce tractors
in Germany.
Which of the following assertions is best supported by this information?
A
B
C
D
E
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In 1695 about 11,400 doctors who had treated plague sufferers died and about 23,670
doctors who had not treated plague sufferers died. On the basis of these figures, it can
be concluded that it was more dangerous for doctors not to participate in the treatment of
plague sufferers than it was for them to participate in it.
Which of the following statements would cast most doubt on the conclusion above?
A
B
C
D
E
Expressing the difference between the numbers of deaths among doctors who had treated
plague sufferers and doctors who had not treated plague suffers as a percentage of the total
number of deaths.
Examining the death rates for doctors in the years before and after 1695.
Separating deaths due to natural causes during the treatment of plague suffers from deaths
caused by other causes.
Comparing death rates per thousand members of each group rather than comparing total
numbers of deaths.
The figures quoted may vary by plus or minus ten percent from the actual figures.
A B C D E
5)
There are 900 bottles to be filled. Jim and Molly working independently but at the same
time take 30 minutes to fill the bottles. How long should it take Molly working by herself to
fill the bottles?
Statement 1 Statement 2 -
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There are two valves at the bottom of a water tank which allow the tank to be drained. If both
valves are opened, how long will it take before the tank is empty?
Statement 1 Statement 2 -
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Oil filters are packed in individual boxes which are then packed into a larger cubic transport
boxes. How many transport boxes of oil filters will fit into the cargo area of a lorry?
Statement 1 Statement 2 -
8)
Of the teams competing in the world archery championships, twenty percent are from
Europe. Half as many are from the United States and one twentieth are from Africa. What
fraction of teams are from neither Europe, the US or Africa.
A
B
C
D
E
13/20
15/20
13/15
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13/17
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Abstract Reasoning
The aptitudes and abilities measured by verbal and numeric reasoning tests can easily
be related to real world tasks and jobs, as many jobs require some degree of skill with
words and numbers. Abstract reasoning tests on the other hand, seem to consist
of questions which have little or no application in the real world. Yet these types of
question appear in most graduate and management aptitude tests. Why is this?
Abstract reasoning tests date back to the research done by the psychologist Charles
Spearman in the 1920s. Spearman used a statistical technique called factor analysis
to examine relationships between peoples scores on different types of intelligence
tests.
He concluded that people who do well on some intelligence tests also do well on
others (e.g. vocabulary, mathematics, spatial abilities). Conversely, if people do poorly
on an intelligence test, they also tended to do poorly on other intellectual tests. This
led him to believe that there are one or more factors that are common to all intellectual
tasks.
As a result of this research Spearman developed a two-factor theory of intelligence.
s
Mechanical
s
Verbal
Numerical
s
s
Spatial
g - General Ability
s - Specific Abilities
As the diagram shows, Spearman said that intelligence is mainly made up of g, with
bright people having a lot, and dull people having less. Spearman defined g as:
the innate ability to perceive relationships and educe co-relationships
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2) Which figure completes the series?
A B C D
3) Which figure completes the series?
A B C D
4) Which figure completes the series?
A B C D
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6) Which figure completes the statement?
A B C D
7) Which figure completes the statement?
A B C D
8) Which figure completes the statement?
A B C D
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10) Which figure completes the statement?
A B C D
11) Which figure is the odd one out?
A B C D E
12) Which figure is the odd one out?
A B C D E
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14) Which figure is the odd one out?
A B C D E
15) Which figure is the odd one out?
A B C D E
16) Which figure completes the series?
A B C D
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18) Which figure belongs in neither group?
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21) Which figure is next in the series?
A B C D
22) Which figure completes the grid?
A B C D
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Diagrammatic Reasoning
Diagrammatic reasoning tests are closely related to abstract reasoning tests. They are
used to select information technology specialists who need to work through complex
abstract problems in an analytical way. The questions consist of flowcharts or process
diagrams, and measure your ability to follow a series of logical instructions or to infer
rules presented using symbols.
These types of questions can appear in other types of test but they are particularly
suited to information technology jobs because they closely mirror the way in which
analysts and programmers approach software design. As such, they could be
thought of as a work sample test that is independent of any particular technology or
programming language.
This diagram shows inputs and outputs in the large boxes. The operators or
processes are shown in the small boxes. To answer this type of question, you need
to determine what effect each of the operators or processes is having on the input
in order to produce the output shown.
In other questions the operators may be pre-defined as in the diagram below. Each
operator acts on a figure that it is attached to. The figure is shown in the square
box, the operator is shown in the round-cornered box. The sequence of operations is
always from top to bottom.
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This means that you need to work from top to bottom, making a note of the effect of
each operator at each stage. Remember some of the operations involve changing the
relative position of figures. Therefore, subsequent operations may need to be applied
to the new figurenot to the one shown.
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Spatial Ability
Spatial ability is required in technical and design jobs where drawings and plans are
used, for example; architecture, surveying, engineering, and design. It is also important
in some branches of science and technology where 3 dimensional components are
interacting.
Spatial ability questions are not routinely used in graduate and management level
tests unless the job specifically requires good spatial skills.
There is one exception. If you are applying for a job in the military, police or emergency
services then you may be asked one specific type of spatial question. This will involve
a map or street plan and you will need to show that you understand directions as they
appear on a map and that you can use the map to plan, follow or describe routes.
Do not be misled by the fact that some of these questions look similar to abstract
reasoning questions. Spatial ability questions are concerned only with your ability to
mentally manipulate shapes, not to identify patterns and make logical deductions.
Unless the job you are applying for demands spatial skills, you are unlikely to face this
type of question.
Remember, employers use spatial ability questions where the job involves: drawings,
plans or the manipulation of shapes. You are not likely to be asked to mentally
manipulate three dimensional shapes unless the job requires it.
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27) Which figure is identical to the first?
A B C D
28) Which figure is identical to the first?
A B C D
29) Which figure is identical to the first?
A B C D
A B C D
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31) Which group of shapes can be assembled to make the shape shown?
A B C D
32) Which group of shapes can be assembled to make the shape shown?
A B C D
33) Which group of shapes can be assembled to make the shape shown?
A B C D
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35) Which shape can be assembled using all of the individual shapes shown?
A B C D
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The drawings show a sheet of paper which has been folded. The dashed lines indicate the whole
sheet, each drawing represents a single fold. The black square shows where a hole was punched.
Where do the holes appear when the sheet is unfolded?
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2C,5C
B
2D,5D
C
3D,3D
D
2C,2D
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A
1B,1C,5B,5C
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2B,2C,5B,5C
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1B,2C,6B,6C
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1B,1C,6B,6C
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3A,2A,6D
B
3A,5A,6D
C
3A,5A,3D
D
3A,2A
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Officer Perez is in Tosh St with City Hall to her right. What direction is she facing?
A
North
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C
East
D
West
She turns and walks to the junction with West St. She then turns right and walks to the next
junction before turning left. Where is location O in relation to her position?
A
North
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B
South
B
South
C
East
D
West
Officer Martinez starts from location M and proceeds as follows: left onto Valencia Av heading East, second left - heading North, second right - heading East, second left - heading
North. He proceeds North for two blocks. What is his location?
A
N
B
O
C
R
D
P
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Mechanical Reasoning
Mechanical reasoning tests measure your knowledge of straightforward mechanical
and physical concepts. They do not measure your underlying mechanical aptitude in
the same way that abstract reasoning questions measure your underlying intellectual
ability. For example, you could sit an abstract reasoning test without having seen one
before and still get a reasonable score. The same is not true of mechanical reasoning
where your score will depend significantly on your knowledge of:
Levers
Pulleys
Gears
Springs
Tools
Shop Arithmetic
You may have come across: levers, pulleys, gears, springs and simple circuits in
elementary science and the questions on these topics are fairly straightforward. If
elementary science classes seem like a long time ago and you need to refresh your
memory then read Mechanical Reasoning TestsWhat You Need to Know before
you attempt these practice tests.
If you are taking a test as part of the selection for a craft or apprenticeship job, then you
may be asked some questions about tools and how they are used. These questions
are again straightforward and if you have spent significant time fixing or making things,
they wont present any problems.
However, mechanical goods of all types are relatively cheaper, less prone to breakdown
and often less repairable than they were 20 years ago. This means that many people
under 30 years of age dont have much practical experience of fixing things or of
watching someone else do so. If you feel that this applies to you, then you will need
to make some effort to improve your knowledge of everyday tools. You can do this
by getting hold of a catalog for a tool hire company and simply reading through it
boring but effective.
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15Kg
B
5Kg
C
10Kg
D
7.5Kg
E
20Kg
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2)
How far from the fulcrum does the 60 lb weight need to be to balance the lever?
A
9 ft
B
7 ft
C
14 ft
D
12 ft
E
10 ft
A B C D E
3)
A
30 lbs
B
25 lbs
C
28 lbs
D
40 lbs
E
35 lbs
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A
24 lbs
B
10 lbs
C
48 lbs
D
12 lbs
E
18 lbs
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5)
A
36 lbs
B
10 lbs
C
18 lbs
D
9 lbs
E
14 lbs
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6) If gear X turns clockwise at a constant speed of 10 rpm. How does gear Y turn?
A
anti c/w 10 rpm
B
c/w 10 rpm
C
c/w 5 rpm
D
anti c/w 5 rpm
E
c/w 20 rpm
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If gear X turns clockwise at a constant speed of 10 rpm. How does gear Y turn?
A
anti c/w 10 rpm
B
c/w 10 rpm
C
c/w 5 rpm
D
anti c/w 5 rpm
E
c/w 20 rpm
A B C D E
8)
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Left, Faster
B
Left, Same
C
Left, Slower
D
Right, Same
E
Right, Slower
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If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10 rpm. How does wheel Y turn?
A
anti c/w faster
B
c/w slower
C
c/w faster
D
anti c/w slower
E
anti c/w same
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If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10 rpm. How does wheel Y turn?
A
anti c/w faster
B
c/w slower
C
c/w faster
D
anti c/w slower
E
c/w same
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A force of 5 Kg compresses the springs in series 10cm. What will be the total distance that the
springs in parallel are compressed?
A
2.5 cms
B
5 cms
C
7.5 cms
D
10 cms
E
15 cms
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In the circuit shown, how many switches need to be closed to light up one bulb?
A
None
B
One
C
Two
D
Three
E
Four
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1
C
2
D
3
E
4
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14)
Which is the most suitable tool for assembling a friction fit wooden frame?
A
None
B
1
C
2
D
3
E
4
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Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for general woodwork?
A
4&2
B
3, 5 & 7
C
2, 4 & 6
D
4&7
E
3&6
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Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for repairing a broken radio?
A
1&8
B
3, 5 & 7
C
8
D
1&9
E
3&6
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The sketch above shows a component which is stamped out of sheet steel. The square in the
center is discarded. These components are stamped out of a continuous steel coil with a width
of 70 cms. The stamping process requires a gap of 25mm between each component. The steel
coil is supplied in lengths of 25 meters costing $200.
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B
1855
C
1926
D
1880
E
1760
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What is the approximate percentage of steel wasted including the center square?
A
56%
B
50%
C
62%
D
48%
E
52%
A B C D E
19)
Assuming minimal wastage, how many components can be produced from each 25 meter
coil?
A
38
B
40
C
36
D
42
E
37
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20)
What is the approximate cost of a component if the scrap is sold at 50% of cost?
A
$3.60
B
$3.15
C
$3.55
D
$5.00
E
$4.85
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Fault Diagnosis
Fault Diagnosis tests are used to select technical personnel who need to be able to
find and repair faults in electronic and mechanical systems. As modern equipment of
all types becomes more dependent on electronic control systems (and arguably more
complex) the ability to approach problems logically in order to find the cause of the
fault is increasingly important.
This type of test is used extensively to select technical and maintenance personnel
as well as to select for artificer (technical) roles within the armed forces. For example,
aircraft technician.
This type of test usually forms part of a test battery in which verbal and numerical
reasoning also feature. No specialised knowledge is required to answer these fault
diagnosis questions (unlike mechanical reasoning).
Only when you are happy that you understand how these questions work should
you attempt the sample paper. Remember that the object is to work systematically
through the questions and avoid mistakes.
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Example Question 1
There are two components to this question.
1. A grid which describes the function of a series of switches.
2. A flowchart showing: inputswitchesoutput.
Each of the switches acts to alter the input before the next switch in the series.
This grid shows four switches and their effect on four numbered inputs which may be
either on or off. The first switch (diamond symbol) inverts inputs one and two. That is,
if the input is on, it is turned off and if it is off it is turned on. The other switches act in
a similar way as detailed in the grid. If a switch is not working then it has no effect on
the input which passes through unchanged.
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Example Question 2
There are two components to this question.
1. A grid which describes the function of a series of switches.
2. A flowchart showing: inputswitchesoutput.
This grid shows four switches and their effect on four coloured inputs which may be
either on or off. For example, the first switch (arrow symbol) allows all colours to pass
when working but when at fault allows only red to pass.
In this example, all of the inputs (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue) are on.
When these inputs pass through the first switch, all colours are allowed to pass if the
switch is working and only red is allowed to pass if the switch is at fault.
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2) Which switch is showing a fault?
A B C D E
3) Which switch is showing a fault?
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5) Which switch is showing a fault?
A B C D E
6) Which switch is showing a fault?
A B C D E
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8) Which switch is showing a fault?
A B C D E
9) Which switch is showing a fault?
A B C D E
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11) Which switch is showing a fault?
A B C D E
12) Which switch is showing a fault?
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Data Checking
These tests present you with number of tables of information which must be checked
against each other. This type of test is used to measure how quickly and accurately
errors can be detected in data. It is used to select candidates for clerical and data
input jobs, particularly where accuracy is important. For example, accounting, banking
and healthcare.
This data may be either meaningless, for example account numbers, or may be fairly
meaningful, for example names and addresses. In both cases it is vital to check each
character rather than read the data normally. You should also bear in mind that there
may be more than one error in any single piece of data.
These tests usually contain between 20 and 40 questions and take 10-20 minutes
to complete. It is important, although difficult, to maintain your concentration for the
full duration of the test. The speed at which you can answer these questions is the
critical measure, as most people could achieve a very high score given unlimited time
in which to answer.
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Concentration/Work Rate
Concentration tests are used to select personnel who need to work through items of
information in a systematic way while making very few mistakes. They are most often
used when selecting candidates for administrative and clerical jobs where mistakes
can have serious or expensive consequences. This includes areas like financial
services, legal services and healthcare.
The tests themselves are speed tests. This means that given sufficient time to complete
them, most people would be able to obtain a perfect score provided that they were
capable of working in a systematic and careful way. However, the time limit is usually
set so that the test is impossible to complete. In addition, the questions tend to be
similar and rather repetitive which makes it difficult to maintain attentiveness. These
factors taken together make this type of test ideal for selecting candidates who are
able to process information accurately and maintain their concentration even when
certain parts of the job may be repetitive.
Before you attempt this test make sure that you understand what it is that you need
to do. This is described in the example question on the next page.
Only when you are happy that you understand how these questions work should
you attempt the sample paper. Remember that the object is to work systematically
through the questions and avoid mistakes.
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Example Question
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Option AIncorrect as neither the symbol nor the number 1 are found in
columns 2, 3 or 5.
Note
One element must come from each of the three columns specified by the key. In other
words each element in the answer option must come from a different column.
The answer option may have more than one letter, number or symbol, provided that
they are each taken from a different column.
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A B C D E
2) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
3) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
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A B C D E
5) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
6) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
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7) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
8) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
9) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
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10) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
11) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
12) Which option has been taken from the same columns as the key?
A B C D E
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