Basic Ability Abstract Pattern Recognition Questions and Answers

Question 1

A series of figures shows a primary shape with an internal, smaller shape.
The primary shape rotates 90 degrees clockwise in each step.
The internal shape alternates between a circle and a square.
In step 1, the primary shape is an upward-pointing triangle with a circle inside.
What will be shown in step 4?

Accepted Answer

A downward-pointing triangle with a square inside.

Answer

A left-pointing triangle with a square inside.

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A downward-pointing triangle with a circle inside.

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A right-pointing triangle with a circle inside.

Question 2

Five squares are presented. Four of the squares follow a specific rule, and one is the 'odd one out.' The rule involves the number of lines and the number of dots inside the square. Which of the following options does NOT fit the established pattern? A) 3 lines, 4 dots B) 5 lines, 6 dots C) 2 lines, 3 dots D) 4 lines, 6 dots

Accepted Answer

4 lines, 6 dots

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3 lines, 4 dots

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5 lines, 6 dots

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2 lines, 3 dots

Question 3

A 3x3 grid contains various shapes. In each row, the third figure is created by combining the shapes from the first and second figures. If the first figure in a row is a large circle and the second figure is a small square inside the large circle, what is the logical third figure in that row?

Accepted Answer

A large circle with a small square inside.

Answer

A large circle next to a small square.

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A large square.

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A large circle with a small circle inside.

Question 4

Which of the following figures can be created by folding the provided 2D net? The net consists of a central square with four other squares attached to each of its sides, forming a cross shape.

Accepted Answer

A cube

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A pyramid

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A triangular prism

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A cylinder

Question 5

Analyze the relationship between the first pair of abstract figures and apply the same logic to the second pair. The first pair shows a solid black circle transforming into a hollow white circle. The second pair starts with a solid black square. What is the corresponding figure?

Accepted Answer

A hollow white square with a black outline.

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A solid black triangle.

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A solid grey square.

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A hollow white circle with a black outline.

Question 6

A sequence of images displays a clock face. In the first image, the hour hand points to 12. In the second, it points to 3. In the third, it points to 6. If this rotational pattern continues, where will the hour hand point in the fifth image?

Accepted Answer

12

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9

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3

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6