Caliper Assessment Problem Solving and Cognition

Question 1

A number sequence reads: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___. What is the next number?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each term is doubled, so 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 2

If all Managers are Leaders, and some Leaders are Visionaries, which conclusion MUST be true?

Accepted Answer

Some Managers may be Visionaries

Answer

Since only 'some' Leaders are Visionaries, it is only possible—not certain—that some Managers are Visionaries.

Question 3

A project has 4 tasks. Task B depends on Task A, Task C depends on Task B, and Task D can start anytime. What is the minimum number of tasks that must be completed before Task C can begin?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

Task C requires Task B to be done first, and Task B requires Task A, so exactly 2 tasks (A then B) must complete before C starts.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Every swan I have ever seen is white, so all swans are probably white

Answer

Inductive reasoning draws probable general conclusions from specific observations.

Question 5

A store sells apples for $0.50 each and oranges for $0.75 each. Maria spends exactly $4.50 buying a total of 8 fruits. How many apples did she buy?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

Setting up equations: 0.5a + 0.75(8−a) = 4.50 solves to a = 3 apples.

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Caliper Assessment Problem Solving and Cognition