BARB Odd One Out

Question 1

Which word is the odd one out? Rifle, Pistol, Grenade, Bayonet, Submachine gun

Accepted Answer

Grenade

Answer

A grenade is thrown — it is not a firearm or bladed weapon like the others.

Question 2

Which is the odd one out? Captain, Sergeant, Colonel, Lieutenant, Major

Accepted Answer

Sergeant

Answer

Sergeant is a Non-Commissioned Officer rank; all the others are commissioned officer ranks.

Question 3

Which is the odd one out? Triangle, Circle, Rectangle, Cube, Square

Accepted Answer

Cube

Answer

A cube is a three-dimensional shape; all the others are two-dimensional shapes.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

August

Answer

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

Question 5

Which is the odd one out? Helmet, Body Armour, Beret, Combat Boots, Gloves

Accepted Answer

Beret

Answer

A beret offers no ballistic protection; all the others are protective or tactical equipment.

BARB - British Army Recruit Battery Practice Test