Basic Ability Test Basic Ability Spatial Reasoning and Visualization 2

Question 1

A cube has 6 faces. If you unfold it into a flat cross shape, how many squares will the flat shape contain?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

An unfolded cube (net) always contains exactly 6 squares, one for each face.

Question 2

You are facing north and turn 90° clockwise, then 180° counterclockwise. Which direction are you now facing?

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

Facing north, turning 90° clockwise gives east, then 180° counterclockwise lands on west.

Question 3

A rectangle is 8 cm wide and 5 cm tall. If it is folded in half along its width, what are the new dimensions?

Accepted Answer

4 cm × 5 cm

Answer

Folding along the width halves the 8 cm side, giving 4 cm × 5 cm.

Question 4

Which 3D shape has exactly 5 faces, 8 edges, and 5 vertices?

Accepted Answer

Square pyramid

Answer

A square pyramid has 1 square base + 4 triangular faces = 5 faces, 8 edges, and 5 vertices.

Question 5

A shape is reflected across a vertical line. The original has its point facing right. Where does the point face after reflection?

Accepted Answer

Left

Answer

A vertical reflection flips left and right, so a rightward point becomes a leftward point.

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