AON Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield AON facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. You are asked to present data that you know is incomplete. What should you do? → Clearly state the limitations of the data in your presentation.
2. A new policy is introduced that you think will not work well for your team. What is the MOST constructive response? → Implement it while voicing your concerns through appropriate channels.
3. What is the next number in the sequence: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80? → 160
4. If Shape 1 has 3 sides, Shape 2 has 5 sides, Shape 3 has 7 sides, how many sides does Shape 5 have? → 11
5. If $5,000 is invested at 4% simple interest per year, how much interest is earned after 3 years? → $600
6. A wheel with radius 0.5 m rolls forward one full revolution. How far does it travel? → π m
7. In the series Z, X, V, T, what letter comes next? → R
8. What is the missing term: 81, 27, 9, 3, ___? → 1
9. You are in a group project and one member is consistently not contributing. What should you do FIRST? → Have a private conversation with them to understand their barriers and set expectations.
10. How should relationships be formed during the interview process? → Personal
11. A lever has its fulcrum at the center. A 60 kg weight is placed 2 meters left of the fulcrum. How much force is needed 3 meters to the right to balance it? → 40 kg
12. Which word is closest in meaning to 'TENACIOUS'? → Persistent
13. Water flows through a pipe at 10 liters per minute. If the pipe splits into two equal branches, how much flows through each branch? → 5 liters per minute
14. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The report was praised for its ______ analysis, leaving no aspect of the issue unexplored.' → comprehensive
15. If the cost price of an item is $80 and it is sold at a 35% profit, what is the selling price? → $108
16. You are given an urgent task but realize you lack the knowledge to complete it. What should you do? → Admit the gap to your manager and ask for guidance or resources.
17. Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'Her ______ approach to negotiations meant she rarely agreed to the first offer presented.' → strategic
18. A store offers a 30% discount, then an additional 10% off the discounted price. What is the total effective discount? → 39%
19. You made an error in a report that has already been sent to a client. What should you do? → Inform your manager, correct the report, and send an updated version with an apology.
20. You discover that a colleague has been submitting inaccurate expense reports. What is the MOST appropriate first step? → Speak privately with the colleague to understand the situation before escalating.
21. If a train travels 360 miles in 4.5 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour? → 80 mph
22. What 5 elements of nursing health history are present? → Physical/Development, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, Intellectual
23. A function maps inputs to outputs: (1→1), (2→4), (3→9), (4→16), (5→25). What output does an input of 7 produce? → 49
24. In a survey of 400 employees, 60% prefer remote work, 25% prefer hybrid, and the rest prefer in-office. How many prefer in-office? → 60
25. Two team members are in ongoing conflict that is affecting team productivity. As their manager, what is your BEST approach? → Meet with each person individually, then together, to mediate and find a resolution.
26. Three workers can complete a project in 12 days. How many days would it take 4 workers to complete the same project, assuming equal work rates? → 9 days
27. Which word is closest in meaning to 'METICULOUS'? → Thorough
28. What is significant in the history of health, and how does it relate to the intake of alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, and herbal products? → Habits and lifestyle patterns
29. A project has a budget of $120,000. After spending 35%, how much remains? → $78,000
30. A company's revenue was $4.2 million last year and grew by 12.5% this year. What is the current revenue? → $4.8 million