Caliper Assessment Problem Solving and Cognition 4

Question 1

Find the missing number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ___

Accepted Answer

37

Answer

The differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 — odd numbers increasing by 2 — so 26 + 11 = 37.

Question 2

Which of these problems is best suited for a systematic elimination approach?

Accepted Answer

Choosing which of 5 candidates meets all job criteria

Answer

Elimination works best when there are defined criteria; ruling out candidates who fail criteria systematically narrows the field to the correct answer.

Question 3

A train travels 120 miles in 2 hours. At the same speed, how long will it take to travel 300 miles?

Accepted Answer

5 hours

Answer

Speed = 60 mph; 300 ÷ 60 = 5 hours.

Question 4

When evaluating the strength of an argument, which factor is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

The credibility of the evidence supporting the claim

Answer

The quality and credibility of supporting evidence determines an argument's strength, not its length or delivery.

Question 5

A box contains red, blue, and green balls in a 2:3:5 ratio. If there are 40 balls total, how many are green?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

Green represents 5 out of 10 ratio parts; 5/10 × 40 = 20 green balls.

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Caliper Assessment Problem Solving and Cognition 4