CAST Reasoning 2

Question 1

All electricians on the crew must wear hard hats. Sam is on the crew. What conclusion follows?

Accepted Answer

Sam wears a hard hat

Answer

Sam is not an electrician

Answer

Sam owns a hard hat

Answer

Sam is a supervisor

Question 2

Which number continues the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___?

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

36

Answer

40

Answer

44

Question 3

If no broken tools may be used and this drill is broken, then the drill ___.

Accepted Answer

may not be used

Answer

may be used carefully

Answer

may be used once

Answer

should be repaired first

Question 4

A is taller than B, and B is taller than C. Who is shortest?

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

Cannot be determined

Question 5

Gear X turns clockwise and meshes directly with gear Y. Gear Y turns ___.

Accepted Answer

counterclockwise

Answer

clockwise

Answer

not at all

Answer

faster but same direction

Question 6

Which word does NOT belong: hammer, wrench, pliers, oak?

Accepted Answer

oak

Answer

hammer

Answer

wrench

Answer

pliers

Question 7

If it rained, the ground is wet. The ground is dry. Therefore ___.

Accepted Answer

it did not rain

Answer

it rained

Answer

it might have rained

Answer

the ground is wet