Basic Ability Test Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. A data entry clerk records customer names. Which of the following entries contains a likely transposition error compared to the source 'Fitzgerald, Maureen'? → Fitzgerlad, Maureen
2. A vehicle travels at 60 mph for 2 hours, then at 45 mph for 1 hour. What is the total distance traveled? → 165 miles
3. According to the rules of syllogisms, which of the following combinations of premises is not permitted in a valid argument? → Two negative premises
4. What term does not belong on this list? → Archaic
5. A contract states: 'Net 30 days from invoice date, 2% discount if paid within 10 days.' Which interpretation is correct? → Payment is due in 30 days; paying within 10 days earns a 2% discount
6. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Which letter lies between the 13th letter from the left and the 4th letter from the right? → R
7. Which tool is best suited for tightening a bolt in a confined space with limited clearance? → Socket wrench with extension
8. In a row of boys, if A, who is 10th from the left, and B, who is 9th from the right, swap spots, A becomes 15th from the left. How many boys are in the row? → 23
9. Three workers complete a job in 6 days. How many days would it take one worker to complete the same job alone? → 18
10. Which of the following codes is different from the rest? → TXK-9920-NR
11. A shipping label reads: Order #88472, Ship To: 3309 Birchwood Lane, Portland OR 97201. Which copy of this label contains an error? → Order #88472, 3390 Birchwood Lane, Portland OR 97201
12. If tracks on the "music app" cost $3 each half dozen, how much would it cost to purchase 24 songs? → 12$
13. The following sentence contains one error: 'The meeting is schedullled for Tuesday, March 14th at 2:00 PM in Conference Room B.' What is wrong? → 'schedullled' is misspelled
14. A schedule lists meetings at: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 3:45 PM, and 4:00 PM. Which replication of this schedule contains an error? → 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 3:54 PM, 4:00 PM
15. Vaunt : Flaunt :: Disparate : _____ → Contrast
16. What is the next number in the sequence 1 2 3 5 7 → 11
17. What is the opposite of the word Pertinent? → Unsuitable
18. Find the approximate value for the below equation 91.01 * 111.01 / 97.99 - 108.99 + 99.01 → 93
19. A manager is writing a memo about resource allocation. Which sentence uses 'fewer' and 'less' correctly? → The new software requires less manual entries, resulting in fewer errors.
20. Embarrassment is related to blush, much as fear is to → Perspire
21. The sequence 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ... is a well-known mathematical sequence. What is its name? → Fibonacci Sequence
22. How many odd numbers are there strictly between 10 and 20? → 5
23. Which pair of addresses below is exactly identical? → 1423 Maple Street, Chicago IL 60601 / 1423 Maple Street, Chicago IL 60601
24. Which set of numbers exactly matches this sequence: 17, 43, 82, 56, 91, 28? → 17, 43, 82, 56, 91, 28
25. A form requires a Social Security Number in the format XXX-XX-XXXX. Which entry is correctly formatted? → 123-45-6789
26. Neither the managers nor the team lead ______ willing to approve the additional budget request. → was
27. Gear A has 20 teeth and Gear B has 40 teeth. If Gear A rotates at 60 RPM, how fast does Gear B rotate? → 30 RPM
28. How many vowels appear in the phrase 'PERCEPTUAL ACCURACY TEST'? → 8
29. Arrange these words alphabetically and tick the one that comes last. 1. Abandon 2. Actuate 3. Accumulate 4. Acquit 5. Achieve → Actuate
30. HAMMER : NAIL :: ____________ : ____________ → WRENCH : BOLT