Mixed Deck — All BARB Topics Flashcards

Which word is most closely associated with 'STRATEGY'?

Answer: TACTIC

'TACTIC' is most closely associated with 'STRATEGY' as tactics are the specific actions used to carry out a broader strategy.

Water flows through a pipe that narrows from 4 cm to 2 cm in diameter. What happens to the water's speed?

Answer: It quadruples

Cross-sectional area is proportional to diameter squared; halving diameter reduces area by 4×, so speed increases 4×.

If production of Grade B Wireless Headphones increased by 26% from 2025 to 2025, what would be the value of Grade B Wireless Headphones Produced in 2025?

Answer: $151,200

To determine the value of Grade B Wireless Headphone produced in 2025, we need to first calculate the total number of headphones produced in 2025. We then need to multiply this by 1.26 (representing the 26% growth) to calculate the amount of headphones produced in 2025. This should give us a figure for the total volume of Grade B Wireless Headphones which have been produced in 2025. With this figure, we are now able to to accurately determine the value of Grade B wireless Headphones produced in 2025.

Translate 1,000 euros to pounds sterling. How much will that be?

Answer: 600

Using an approximate exchange rate of 0.60 GBP per euro, 1,000 euros × 0.60 = 600 pounds sterling. The other options (6, 60, 66, 660) reflect misplaced decimal points or incorrect rates — off by factors of 10 or using a wrong conversion figure.

Two teams together complete a construction task in 6 hours. Team A alone takes 10 hours. How long would Team B take alone?

Answer: 15 hours

Combined rate = 1/6; A's rate = 1/10; B's rate = 1/6 − 1/10 = 5/30 − 3/30 = 2/30 = 1/15; B takes 15 hours.

Statement: 'Some recruits passed the BARB test. Sarah is a recruit.' Conclusion: 'Sarah passed the BARB test.' Is the conclusion true?

Answer: Cannot say

Because only 'some' recruits passed, we cannot determine whether Sarah was one of them.

Which is the odd one out? January, April, July, August, October

Answer: August

January, April, July, and October each begin a new quarter of the year; August does not.

A patrol covers 90 km in 2 hours. What is its average speed?

Answer: 45 km/h

Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 90 ÷ 2 = 45 km/h.

Statement: 'Every soldier in Unit B completed the assault course. Corporal Singh is in Unit B.' Conclusion: 'Corporal Singh completed the assault course.' Is the conclusion true?

Answer: Yes

Every soldier in Unit B completed the course, and Corporal Singh is in Unit B, so the conclusion is true.

Which word is most closely associated with 'MISSION'?

Answer: OBJECTIVE

'OBJECTIVE' is most closely associated with 'MISSION' as a mission is defined by its goal or objective.

A soldier uses a ramp to load a heavy crate onto a truck. What mechanical advantage does the ramp provide?

Answer: It increases the distance but reduces the required force

A ramp (inclined plane) reduces the force required by spreading the work over a longer distance.

A soldier must cover 100 km. He cycles the first 40 km at 20 km/h and drives the remaining 60 km at 60 km/h. What is the total time?

Answer: 2 hours

Cycling: 40 ÷ 20 = 2 hrs; Driving: 60 ÷ 60 = 1 hr; Total = 3 hours.

A generator produces 200 kW of power per hour. How many hours to produce 1,400 kW?

Answer: 7 hours

Time = 1,400 ÷ 200 = 7 hours.

Which is the odd one out? London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Dublin, Belfast

Answer: Dublin

Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland, not a capital of a UK nation; the others are UK capitals.

How many pairs match? Set A: AB CD EF | Set B: BA CD EF

Answer: 2

CD and EF match, but AB ≠ BA because the order of letters matters, giving 2 matches.

Which word is most closely associated with 'RECONNAISSANCE'?

Answer: SURVEY

'SURVEY' is most closely associated with 'RECONNAISSANCE' as reconnaissance involves surveying or scouting enemy territory.

If the first wo statements are true, is the final statements true? Some of the cats are healthyMitzi is a catMitzi is healthyu

Answer: Uncertain

The first premise says only some cats are healthy, not all cats. Since Mitzi is a cat but the premise does not guarantee every cat is healthy, she may or may not be healthy—making the conclusion uncertain. If the premise were 'all cats are healthy,' the answer would be yes.

Which word is most closely associated with 'COMMAND'?

Answer: ORDER

'ORDER' is most closely associated with 'COMMAND' as both refer to directing others to act.

A drone covers 450 km at 150 km/h. How long is the flight?

Answer: 3 hours

Time = 450 ÷ 150 = 3 hours.

What BARB score is generally required to be eligible for the widest range of British Army jobs?

Answer: 60 or above

A BARB score of 60 or above opens up the broadest selection of roles in the British Army.