Caliper Assessment Cognitive 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A container holds 3/4 of a liter of juice. If you pour out 1/3 of what is in the container, how much remains?
- 1/2 liter (Correct answer)
- 1/4 liter
- 2/3 liter
- 5/12 liter
Correct answer: 1/2 liter
You pour out 1/3 of 3/4 = 1/4 liter; 3/4 − 1/4 = 1/2 liter remains.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?
- All mammals breathe air; whales are mammals; therefore whales breathe air. (Correct answer)
- Most dogs are friendly; this dog is friendly; therefore it must be a dog.
- I saw three red cars today; therefore most cars are red.
- It rained every Monday last month; it will probably rain next Monday.
Correct answer: All mammals breathe air; whales are mammals; therefore whales breathe air.
Deductive reasoning draws a guaranteed conclusion from general premises — the classic syllogism.
Question 3: A ball is dropped from 64 feet and bounces back to half its height each time. How high does it reach after the 3rd bounce?
- 8 feet (Correct answer)
- 16 feet
- 4 feet
- 12 feet
Correct answer: 8 feet
After bounce 1: 32 ft; bounce 2: 16 ft; bounce 3: 8 ft.
Question 4: Which of these words is a synonym for 'TENACIOUS'?
- Persistent (Correct answer)
- Flexible
- Timid
- Impulsive
Correct answer: Persistent
Tenacious means holding firmly to a goal, which is the same as being persistent.
Question 5: In a coded language, CAT = 3120 and DOG = 4157. What does BAT equal?
- 2120 (Correct answer)
- 3121
- 1215
- 2215
Correct answer: 2120
Each letter maps to its alphabetical position: B=2, A=1, T=20 → 2120.
Question 6: Alex can complete a task in 4 hours and Jamie in 6 hours. How long will it take them working together?
- 2.4 hours (Correct answer)
- 5 hours
- 3 hours
- 2 hours
Correct answer: 2.4 hours
Combined rate = 1/4 + 1/6 = 5/12 per hour; time = 12/5 = 2.4 hours.
Question 7: Which statement most accurately describes the cognitive section of the Caliper Assessment?
- It measures abstract reasoning, numerical ability, and verbal comprehension under timed conditions. (Correct answer)
- It exclusively tests IQ using standardized intelligence scales.
- It measures only emotional and social intelligence.
- It focuses solely on job-specific technical knowledge.
Correct answer: It measures abstract reasoning, numerical ability, and verbal comprehension under timed conditions.
The Caliper cognitive section evaluates abstract reasoning, numerical skills, and verbal ability as predictors of job performance.
Caliper Assessment Cognitive 5
A container holds 3/4 of a liter of juice.
If you pour out 1/3 of what is in the container, how much remains?