CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the purpose of reading cognitive abilities test results?

To predict future achievements
To assess language and literacy development
To compare courses and grade levels
To determine placement and intervention needs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To determine placement and intervention needs

Interpreting CAT4 results allows educators to understand a student's cognitive strengths and areas where they might need additional support. This information is crucial for making informed decisions about appropriate academic placement, identifying specific learning needs, and planning targeted interventions to help students reach their full potential.

Question 2: In a 2×2 matrix, the top row shows a triangle on the left side of the box → triangle on the right side. The bottom row shows a circle on the left side → which shape completes the matrix?

Square on the left side
Circle on the right side (Correct answer)
Triangle on the right side
Circle on the left side

Correct answer: Circle on the right side

The pattern moves the shape from the left side to the right side of the box.

Question 3: The first three shapes are related in a certain way. Select the answer choice that is related to the first three in the same way. [Image containing three shapes: 1. A large square containing a smaller triangle. 2. A large circle containing a smaller square. 3. A large pentagon containing a smaller circle.]

A large square containing a smaller square.
A large triangle containing a smaller circle.
A large circle containing a smaller triangle.
A large hexagon containing a smaller pentagon. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A large hexagon containing a smaller pentagon.

The rule is that the inner shape has one less side than the outer shape. A square has 4 sides and the inner triangle has 3. A circle can be considered to have infinite sides, so a square has fewer. A pentagon has 5 sides and the inner shape is a circle. Answer C follows this rule, as a hexagon (6 sides) contains a pentagon (5 sides). The other options do not follow the 'one less side' rule.

Question 4: A square sheet is folded corner to corner along one diagonal to make a triangle, and one hole is punched through both layers. How are the holes arranged after unfolding?

In two opposite corners only
Side by side in a horizontal line
Symmetric about the diagonal fold (Correct answer)
Symmetric about the vertical center line

Correct answer: Symmetric about the diagonal fold

The diagonal was the fold line, so the two holes reflect across it.

Question 5: A square piece of paper is folded three times. First, it is folded in half horizontally. Second, it is folded in half vertically. Third, it is folded diagonally. A small hole is punched through all layers near the center of the final triangle's longest side. How many holes will there be when the paper is fully unfolded?

4 holes
8 holes (Correct answer)
6 holes
16 holes

Correct answer: 8 holes

The first horizontal fold creates 2 layers. The second vertical fold creates 4 layers. The third diagonal fold creates 8 layers. Since the hole is punched through all layers of the final folded shape, there will be 8 holes when the paper is fully unfolded.

Question 6: Which word belongs with: copper, iron, silver?

wood
plastic
zinc (Correct answer)
glass

Correct answer: zinc

Copper, iron, and silver are metals, as is zinc.

Question 7: If A=1, B=2, C=3, what is the value of the word 'BAD'?

6
9
8
7 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7

B=2, A=1, D=4, so 2+1+4 equals 7.

Question 8: Which word belongs with: lily, rose, tulip?

daisy (Correct answer)
moss
oak
fern

Correct answer: daisy

Lily, rose, and tulip are all flowers, and a daisy is also a flower.

Question 9: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Arithmetic
Biology (Correct answer)
Algebra
Geometry

Correct answer: Biology

Biology is a life science, while Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry are branches of mathematics.

Question 10: Three figures are all four-sided shapes with one pair of parallel sides. Which figure belongs with them?

A pentagon
A trapezoid (Correct answer)
A triangle
A circle

Correct answer: A trapezoid

A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides, matching the group rule.

Question 11: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Capital (Correct answer)
Republic
Monarchy
Democracy

Correct answer: Capital

Capital refers to a city or financial resource, while Democracy, Monarchy, and Republic are forms of government.

Question 12: Pick the shape that would result if these two shapes were merged without making any additional adjustments.

C
B (Correct answer)
A

Correct answer: B

Without the two shapes, a specific explanation cannot be provided. When two shapes are merged without additional adjustments, their overlapping areas combine, and their non-overlapping areas remain distinct. The resulting shape (B) would be the union of the two original shapes, forming a single, larger, and potentially more complex figure that encompasses all parts of both initial shapes.

Question 13: A triangle has one line drawn from its top vertex to the midpoint of its base. How many triangles does the figure contain?

4
3 (Correct answer)
6
2

Correct answer: 3

The line creates 2 smaller triangles, and the original large triangle makes 3.

Question 14: How do you figure out your Verbal Deficit?

Non Verbal - Quantitative
Verbal SAS - Non Verbal SAS (Correct answer)
Spatial - Non Verbal
Non Verbal SAS - Verbal SAS

Correct answer: Verbal SAS - Non Verbal SAS

A Verbal Deficit in CAT4 is typically identified by comparing a student's Verbal Standard Age Score (SAS) with their Non-Verbal Standard Age Score (SAS). If the Verbal SAS is significantly lower than the Non-Verbal SAS, it indicates a potential deficit in verbal reasoning abilities compared to non-verbal reasoning.

Question 15: Which word is the odd one out: Robin, Sparrow, Eagle, Salmon?

Sparrow
Robin
Eagle
Salmon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Salmon

Salmon is a fish, while the others are all birds.

Question 16: Row 1: a vertical line, a horizontal line, then a plus sign. Row 2: a '/' diagonal line, a '\' diagonal line, then ?. What completes row 2?

An X shape (Correct answer)
A triangle
A single '/' line
A plus sign

Correct answer: An X shape

The third cell overlays the first two cells, and two crossing diagonals form an X.

Question 17: Find the lowest number: 46 16 56 36 26

16 (Correct answer)
36
56
26

Correct answer: 16

To identify the lowest number from the list, you need to compare all the given values. Comparing 46, 16, 56, 36, and 26, the number 16 is numerically smaller than all the others, making it the lowest value in the sequence.

Question 18: Which word belongs with: happy, joyful, cheerful?

glad (Correct answer)
angry
calm
tired

Correct answer: glad

Happy, joyful, and cheerful all mean feeling pleased, just like glad.

Question 19: The CAT4 is a test of cognitive abilities, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

TRUE (Correct answer)
FALSE

Correct answer: TRUE

This statement is true. The CAT4 is specifically designed to assess a student's cognitive abilities across four key areas: verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial reasoning. By evaluating these skills, it provides a comprehensive measure of a student's capacity for learning and problem-solving, rather than just their acquired knowledge.

Question 20: How many faces does a triangular prism have?

6
5 (Correct answer)
4
9

Correct answer: 5

It has 2 triangular ends and 3 rectangular sides, which makes 5 faces.

Question 21: Figure Analysis: A square sheet of paper is folded in half once, and one hole is punched through both layers. How many holes appear when it is unfolded?

2 (Correct answer)
3
1
4

Correct answer: 2

One punch through two layers makes two holes, mirrored across the fold line.

Question 22: What number is missing? 12, ?, 24, 30, 36

16
18 (Correct answer)
20
22

Correct answer: 18

The series increases by 6, so 12 + 6 = 18.

Question 23: Evening is to morning, as ____ is to dawn.

coffee
breakfast
time
dusk (Correct answer)

Correct answer: dusk

Correct Answer: dusk

Question 24: The frequency of the CAT4 assessment is the same for all schools.

TRUE
FALSE (Correct answer)

Correct answer: FALSE

The frequency of CAT4 assessment is not the same for all schools; it varies based on individual school policies, educational goals, and local curriculum requirements. Some schools may administer it annually, others every few years, or at specific transition points, depending on how they integrate it into their assessment strategy.

Question 25: If 4 pens cost $12, how much do 7 pens cost?

$18
$21 (Correct answer)
$24
$28

Correct answer: $21

Each pen costs $3, so 7 x $3 = $21.

Question 26: Number Analogy: 4 → 16, 6 → 36, 9 → ?

72
81 (Correct answer)
90
18

Correct answer: 81

Each number is squared, and 9 × 9 = 81.

Question 27: [49 → 7] [81 → 9] [36 → ?]

9
6 (Correct answer)
18
4

Correct answer: 6

The relationship in each pair is that the second number is the square root of the first number (√n). The square root of 49 is 7, and the square root of 81 is 9. Therefore, the square root of 36 is 6.

Question 28: Which word means the same as 'happy'?

Hungry
Joyful (Correct answer)
Tired
Angry

Correct answer: Joyful

Joyful is a synonym for happy.

Question 29: What number is missing? 7, 14, ?, 28, 35

24
20
22
21 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 21

The series counts up by 7, so the missing term is 21.

Question 30: In a 3×3 matrix, cells contain dots increasing by 1 each: Row 1 has 1, 2, 3; Row 2 has 4, 5, 6; Row 3 has 7, 8, ?

10 dots
11 dots
8 dots
9 dots (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 9 dots

The dots increase by 1 in every cell reading left to right and top to bottom, so the next value is 9.

Question 31: What number comes next? 81, 27, 9, 3, ?

2
6
0
1 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1

Each term is divided by 3, so 3 / 3 = 1.

Question 32: If South-East turns into North, then North-East will turn into West, and so on. What will become of West?

South-West
North-East
North-West
South-East (Correct answer)

Correct answer: South-East

Explanation: The diagrams make it obvious that the new term for West will be South-East.

Question 33: The target is a square with 2 cm sides. A complex design contains a square with 3 cm sides in the same orientation. Is this a match?

Yes, because all squares are similar
Yes, because orientation is correct
No, because only rotated squares count
No, because the size is different (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No, because the size is different

The hidden shape must be exactly the same size as the target, so a larger square does not match.

Question 34: In a 3x3 matrix, each row and column contains one circle, one square and one triangle. The bottom row shows a triangle, a circle, and ?. What is missing?

Square (Correct answer)
Circle
Triangle
Star

Correct answer: Square

Each shape appears once per row, so the only shape missing from the bottom row is the square.

Question 35: Which number logically completes the following series? 3, 7, 16, 32, 57, ?

99
93 (Correct answer)
81
78

Correct answer: 93

The pattern is based on adding the square of consecutive integers. Start by finding the difference between consecutive numbers: 7-3=4 (which is 2^2), 16-7=9 (which is 3^2), 32-16=16 (which is 4^2), 57-32=25 (which is 5^2). The next number in the pattern is 6^2, which is 36. Add 36 to the last number in the series: 57 + 36 = 93.

Question 36: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

January
August
Wednesday (Correct answer)
March

Correct answer: Wednesday

Wednesday is a day of the week, while January, March, and August are months of the year.

Question 37: 1.5 cups of milk and 3 cups of flour are required for a cake recipe. Christopher miscalculated by utilizing 5 cups of flour. How many glasses of milk ought he to use to maintain the proper ratios?

1.75 cups milk
2.5 cups milk (Correct answer)
2 cups flour
2.25 cups flour

Correct answer: 2.5 cups milk

Correct Answer: 2.5 cups milk

Question 38: [4 → 16] [6 → 36] [8 → ?]

72
64 (Correct answer)
48
56

Correct answer: 64

Each number is squared, so 8 × 8 = 64.

Question 39: Which word belongs with: hammer, saw, drill?

nail
wrench (Correct answer)
wood
bolt

Correct answer: wrench

Hammer, saw, and drill are tools, and a wrench is also a tool, while nails, bolts, and wood are materials or fasteners.

Question 40: A sheet is folded in half three times, and one hole is punched through every layer. How many holes appear after unfolding?

3
6
8 (Correct answer)
9

Correct answer: 8

Three folds give 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 layers, so the paper has 8 holes.

Question 41: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Moon (Correct answer)
Mercury
Venus
Mars

Correct answer: Moon

The Moon is Earth's natural satellite, while Mercury, Venus, and Mars are planets that orbit the Sun.

Question 42: Which of the following pairs has the same relationship as Hot is to Cold?

Happy is to Joyful
Fast is to Quick
Summer is to Winter (Correct answer)
Day is to Sun

Correct answer: Summer is to Winter

The relationship is one of antonyms, or opposites. 'Hot' is the opposite of 'cold'. Similarly, 'summer' is the opposite of 'winter'. The other pairs are either synonyms ('fast' and 'quick'; 'happy' and 'joyful') or an object and a related concept ('day' and 'sun').

Question 43: How many Stanines do you think are average?

3-4
8
4-6 (Correct answer)
6-7

Correct answer: 4-6

Stanines are a method of scaling test scores on a nine-point standard scale, with a mean of 5 and a standard deviation of 2. Scores in the range of 4, 5, and 6 are considered to be within the average range, representing the middle portion of the distribution of scores.

Question 44: A sheet is folded along a vertical center line, and a hole is punched near the top of the folded paper. Where are the holes after unfolding?

One at the top and one at the bottom
Mirror images of each other across a horizontal line
Mirror images of each other across the vertical fold line (Correct answer)
Both on the left half

Correct answer: Mirror images of each other across the vertical fold line

Unfolding reflects each hole across the fold line, so the holes are symmetric about it.

Question 45: What form is the right mirror image of the ones that are presented?

A (Correct answer)
B
D
C

Correct answer: A

Without the original form and options, a specific explanation cannot be provided. To find the right mirror image, imagine placing a mirror vertically to the right of the original shape. Every point on the original shape will be reflected to an equidistant point on the opposite side of the mirror line. The correct answer (A) would show the shape flipped horizontally, with left and right sides reversed, but top and bottom remaining the same.

Question 46: Look at this series: 81, 78, 26, 23, ... What number should come next?

19
7.67 (Correct answer)
21
20

Correct answer: 7.67

The pattern in this series involves two alternating operations: subtracting 3, then dividing by 3. 81 - 3 = 78 78 / 3 = 26 26 - 3 = 23 The next step is to divide by 3: 23 / 3 ≈ 7.67.

Question 47: Big is to large as small is to ___?

Heavy
Huge
Tiny (Correct answer)
Wide

Correct answer: Tiny

Big and large mean the same thing, just as small and tiny are synonyms.

Question 48: 42 + 7 = ________

40
49 (Correct answer)
50
59

Correct answer: 49

This is a basic addition problem. Adding 42 and 7 together results in 49. The calculation is straightforward: 42 + 7 = 49.

Question 49: What number comes next? 3, 6, 12, 24, ?

42
48 (Correct answer)
36
30

Correct answer: 48

Each term doubles, so 24 x 2 = 48.

Question 50: [2 → 6] [4 → 12] [5 → ?]

15 (Correct answer)
10
25
20

Correct answer: 15

Each first number is multiplied by 3, so 5 × 3 = 15.

Question 51: Choose the response that most closely matches the meaning of the capitalized term: STRONG

Firm (Correct answer)
Sensitive
Steady
Quick

Correct answer: Firm

Correct Answer: Firm

Question 52: A group of figures each contains 3 shaded sections out of 6 equal parts. What rule links them?

Each figure has one shaded part
Each figure is fully shaded
Each figure is unshaded
Each figure is exactly half shaded (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Each figure is exactly half shaded

Three of six equal parts shaded means each figure is exactly one-half shaded.

Question 53: A rectangular piece of paper is folded in half lengthwise. A triangular hole is punched through the center of the folded edge. Which of the following best describes the appearance of the paper when unfolded?

A rectangle with two separate triangular holes.
A rectangle with a single triangular hole in the middle.
A rectangle with a square hole in the middle.
A rectangle with a diamond-shaped (rhombus) hole in the middle. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A rectangle with a diamond-shaped (rhombus) hole in the middle.

The fold is along one of the long sides of the triangle being punched out. When the paper is unfolded, the triangular hole is mirrored across the fold line. A triangle mirrored against itself along one of its sides creates a diamond shape (a rhombus).

Question 54: Which of the following figures belongs with the first three? [Image containing three shapes: 1. A grey square divided into four equal smaller squares by two intersecting lines. 2. A grey circle divided into four equal wedges by two intersecting lines. 3. A grey equilateral triangle divided into four smaller equal triangles by lines connecting the midpoints of the sides.]

A grey rectangle divided into four unequal sections.
A grey regular pentagon divided into five equal triangles from the center. (Correct answer)
A grey regular hexagon divided into six equal equilateral triangles.
A white square divided into four equal smaller squares.

Correct answer: A grey regular pentagon divided into five equal triangles from the center.

The rule is that a grey, regular polygon is divided into a number of equal triangles equal to its number of sides, with all lines originating from the center. The first three figures are special cases or variations of this concept (a square into 4, a circle into 4 wedges, a triangle into 4 smaller triangles). The most consistent underlying rule is a regular shape divided into equal sections. Answer D, a grey pentagon divided into five equal triangles from its center, fits this pattern. Answer A is incorrect because the sections are unequal. Answer B is incorrect because the shape is white. Answer C is incorrect because a hexagon has 6 sides, not five, although it is divided into equal triangles.

Question 55: Find the answer that will go in place of the question mark in each of the questions below: CUP : LIP :: BIRD : ?

FOREST
BUSH
BEAK (Correct answer)
GRASS

Correct answer: BEAK

Explanation: With the help of your lips, you can drink from a cup. In the same way, birds use their beaks to gather grass to make their nests.

Question 56: Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Red
Yellow
Cotton (Correct answer)
Blue

Correct answer: Cotton

Cotton is a material or fabric, while Red, Blue, and Yellow are colors.

Question 57: Ronaldo moved 25 meters to the south. He then made a left turn and traveled 20 meters. He then made a left turn and moved 25 meters. He turned to his right once more and moved 15 meters. How far and in what direction is he from the starting point?

35 m North
30 m West
35 m East (Correct answer)
30 m East

Correct answer: 35 m East

Correct Answer: 35 m East

Question 58: What number comes next? 2, 5, 11, 23, ?

47 (Correct answer)
46
44
45

Correct answer: 47

Each term doubles and adds 1, so 23 x 2 + 1 = 47.

Question 59: [3 → 12] [4 → 16] [7 → ?]

32
24
21
28 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 28

Each number is multiplied by 4, so 7 × 4 = 28.

Question 60: Complete the analogy: 6 is to 36 as 9 is to ?

81 (Correct answer)
90
72
63

Correct answer: 81

Each number is squared, so 9 x 9 = 81.

Question 61: Who created the Cognitive Abilities Exam (CAT4)?

Helen Hartwig
National Center for Education Statistics
University College, London
Helen J. Fothergill (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Helen J. Fothergill

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) was developed by GL Assessment, with significant contributions from educational psychologists and researchers. Helen J. Fothergill is credited as one of the key authors and developers involved in the creation and refinement of the CAT4 assessment.

Question 62: Identify the missing number in the sequence: 4, 6, 10, 18, ?, 66

28
42
34 (Correct answer)
30

Correct answer: 34

The difference between the numbers is doubling each time. 6 - 4 = 2. 10 - 6 = 4. 18 - 10 = 8. The next difference should be 8 * 2 = 16. So, the missing number is 18 + 16 = 34. To check, the next difference would be 16 * 2 = 32, and 34 + 32 = 66, which matches the last number in the series.

Question 63: Glove is to Hand as Sock is to ____?

Head
Leg
Foot (Correct answer)
Arm

Correct answer: Foot

A glove covers a hand just as a sock covers a foot.

Question 64: Figure Matrix: Top row shows 1 circle, 2 circles, 3 circles. Bottom row shows 1 square, 2 squares, ?. What completes the bottom row?

4 squares
3 circles
3 squares (Correct answer)
2 squares

Correct answer: 3 squares

The bottom row keeps the square shape and follows the same count of 1, 2, 3.

Question 65: Three figures all show a shape with exactly one line of symmetry. Which property must the correct fourth figure also share?

No symmetry at all
Two lines of symmetry
Rotational symmetry only
Exactly one line of symmetry (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Exactly one line of symmetry

Figure classification requires the answer to share the common rule, here a single line of symmetry.

Question 66: [100 → 10] [49 → 7] [81 → ?]

10
8
11
9 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 9

Each number becomes its square root, so √81 = 9.

Question 67: On the CAT4, Figure Matrices belongs to which battery?

Spatial Ability
Quantitative Reasoning
Non-verbal Reasoning (Correct answer)
Verbal Reasoning

Correct answer: Non-verbal Reasoning

Figure Matrices, together with Figure Classification, makes up the CAT4 Non-verbal Reasoning battery.

Question 68: A 3D cube is shown with distinct symbols on three visible faces: a solid circle, a solid square, and a solid triangle. If the circle is on the top face and the square is on the front face, which of the following unfolded nets could represent this cube? [Image of a cube with a circle on top, a square on the front, and a triangle on the right face. The four answer choices are images of unfolded cube nets.]

A net where the circle, square, and triangle are in a row, in that order.
A net where the circle and triangle are on opposite ends of a 4-square row, with the square attached below one of the middle squares.
A net where the square is between the circle and the triangle in a single column.
A net where the circle is above the square, and the triangle is to the right of the square. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A net where the circle is above the square, and the triangle is to the right of the square.

The correct answer is B. In the 3D view, the circle, square, and triangle faces all meet at a single corner. When unfolding the cube, these three faces must remain adjacent to each other. Option B shows a configuration where, if the square is the base, the circle can be folded up to be the front, and the triangle can be folded up to be the right face, matching the spatial relationship shown in the original cube. Options A, C, and D place the faces in arrangements where they would not meet at a single vertex when folded.

Question 69: Consider a 3x3 matrix of figures where the bottom-right figure is missing. A rule governs the patterns both horizontally and vertically. What figure completes the matrix? [Image of a 3x3 grid. Row 1: Square, Circle, Triangle. Row 2: Circle, Triangle, Square. Row 3: Triangle, Square, ?]

Triangle
Pentagon
Circle (Correct answer)
Square

Correct answer: Circle

The correct answer is C. This is a Figure Matrix problem. The rule in each row and each column is that all three unique shapes (Square, Circle, Triangle) must be present exactly once, similar to a Sudoku puzzle. The first row has all three. The second row has all three. The first column has all three. The second column has all three. The third row is missing a Circle. The third column is also missing a Circle. Therefore, the missing figure must be a Circle.

Question 70: An arrow points up, then right, then down. Following a clockwise rotation pattern, where should the next arrow point?

Right
Up
Down
Left (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Left

Up, right, down, then left completes the 90-degree clockwise rotation sequence.

Question 71: Complete the analogy: Author is to Book as Painter is to ____?

Picture (Correct answer)
Paint
Brush
Canvas

Correct answer: Picture

An author creates a book just as a painter creates a picture.

Question 72: The target is a square with horizontal and vertical sides. A design contains a same-sized square rotated 45 degrees so it looks like a diamond. Is this a match?

No, because diamonds have unequal sides
Yes, because a rotated square is still a square
Yes, because it is the same size
No, because its orientation has changed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No, because its orientation has changed

Rotating the shape changes its orientation, so it does not match the target.

Question 73: What does CAT4 stand for?

Capability Attitude Test
Cats Are Tigers
Cognitive Ability Test (Correct answer)
Certain Attitudes Tested

Correct answer: Cognitive Ability Test

CAT4 stands for Cognitive Ability Test, Fourth Edition. It is an assessment designed to measure a student's developed abilities in areas such as verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial reasoning, providing insights into their learning potential rather than just their acquired knowledge.

Question 74: Which word does NOT belong: Red, Blue, Green, Square?

Red
Green
Square (Correct answer)
Blue

Correct answer: Square

Square is a shape, while the others are colours.

Question 75: Consider the following sequence of pairs: [2 → 5] [6 → 9] [11 → ?]. What number completes the third pair?

12
14 (Correct answer)
15
13

Correct answer: 14

The rule for these pairs is to add 3 to the first number to get the second number (n + 3). For the first pair, 2 + 3 = 5. For the second pair, 6 + 3 = 9. Applying this rule to the third pair, 11 + 3 = 14.

Question 76: Which capital letter looks exactly the same after a 180-degree rotation?

M
E
N (Correct answer)
A

Correct answer: N

N has rotational symmetry, so a half turn leaves it unchanged.

Question 77: In a 2×2 matrix, the top row shows a triangle with 1 dot → triangle with 2 dots. The bottom row shows a circle with 1 dot → which shape completes the matrix?

Circle with 2 dots (Correct answer)
Circle with 3 dots
Square with 2 dots
Triangle with 2 dots

Correct answer: Circle with 2 dots

The pattern adds one dot to the shape from left to right, so the missing figure is a circle with 2 dots.

Question 78: What number continues the sequence: 4, 8, 16, 32, ?

56
64 (Correct answer)
48
60

Correct answer: 64

Each term doubles, so 32 x 2 = 64.

Question 79: When two transformations occur at once (rotation and shading), the best approach is to:

Only look at size
Guess randomly
Track each change separately (Correct answer)
Ignore one change

Correct answer: Track each change separately

Analyzing each transformation independently prevents confusion in multi-rule items.

Question 80: Fish is to water as bird is to ___?

Worm
Egg
Air (Correct answer)
Tree

Correct answer: Air

A fish moves through water, and a bird moves through air.

CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test)

The CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test) exam validates essential knowledge and skills required for certification or licensure in this field.

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