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

If all crew members wear hard hats and Sam is on the crew, he must wear one.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

42

Answer

Differences increase by 2 each step (4,6,8,10,12), so 30+12=42.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

may not be used

Answer

A broken tool cannot be used under the stated rule.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

Since A>B>C, C is the shortest.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

counterclockwise

Answer

Two directly meshed gears rotate in opposite directions.

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