CAST Reasoning 5

Question 1

If the fuse blows, the circuit shuts off. The circuit is still on. Therefore the fuse ___.

Accepted Answer

did not blow

Answer

A working circuit means the fuse did not blow.

Question 2

What is the next term: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ___?

Accepted Answer

17

Answer

Differences increase by one (1,2,3,4,5), so 12+5=17.

Question 3

Hammer is to nail as screwdriver is to ___.

Accepted Answer

screw

Answer

A screwdriver drives a screw as a hammer drives a nail.

Question 4

All loaded trucks must stop at the scale. Truck 7 is loaded. Truck 7 must ___.

Accepted Answer

stop at the scale

Answer

A loaded truck must stop at the scale per the rule.

Question 5

Which number does NOT belong: 4, 9, 16, 20, 25?

Accepted Answer

20

Answer

20 is not a perfect square while the others are.

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