CCAT - Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Spatial Reasoning: Matrices Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 3x3 matrix is presented. Each cell contains a primary shape. The pattern progresses logically across the rows and down the columns. Which of the answer choices correctly completes the matrix in the bottom-right cell?

Row 1: [Circle with horizontal line], [Circle with vertical line], [Circle with horizontal and vertical lines]
Row 2: [Square with horizontal line], [Square with vertical line], [Square with horizontal and vertical lines]
Row 3: [Triangle with horizontal line], [Triangle with vertical line], [?]

Accepted Answer

A triangle with horizontal and vertical lines

Answer

A square with a vertical line

Answer

A triangle with a horizontal line

Answer

A circle with a diagonal line

Question 2

Examine the 3x3 matrix of symbols. A logical pattern exists both horizontally and vertically. Identify the answer choice that should replace the question mark in the bottom-right cell.

Row 1: [One black dot], [Two black dots], [Three black dots]
Row 2: [Two black dots], [Three black dots], [Four black dots]
Row 3: [Three black dots], [Four black dots], [?]

Accepted Answer

Five black dots

Answer

Three black dots

Answer

Four black dots

Answer

Six black dots

Question 3

In the following 3x3 matrix, the figure in each cell is determined by a consistent rule. Which of the options below logically fills the empty cell?

Row 1: [Upward Arrow], [Right-pointing Arrow], [Downward Arrow]
Row 2: [Left-pointing Arrow], [Upward Arrow], [Right-pointing Arrow]
Row 3: [Downward Arrow], [Left-pointing Arrow], [?]

Accepted Answer

An upward arrow

Answer

A right-pointing arrow

Answer

A downward arrow

Answer

A left-pointing arrow

Question 4

A 3x3 grid contains shapes with different shadings. There is a logical rule that applies to the rows and columns. Select the option that correctly completes the grid.

Row 1: [Unfilled Circle], [Half-filled Circle (right side)], [Filled Circle]
Row 2: [Unfilled Square], [Half-filled Square (right side)], [Filled Square]
Row 3: [Unfilled Triangle], [?], [Filled Triangle]

Accepted Answer

Half-filled Triangle (right side)

Answer

Unfilled Triangle

Answer

Filled Square

Answer

Half-filled Circle (left side)

Question 5

The 3x3 matrix below shows a grid where each cell contains a large square divided into four smaller quadrants. A small black circle occupies one quadrant in each cell. Determine the correct figure for the empty cell.

Row 1: [Circle in Top-Left], [Circle in Top-Right], [Circle in Top-Left]
Row 2: [Circle in Bottom-Left], [Circle in Bottom-Right], [Circle in Bottom-Left]
Row 3: [Circle in Top-Right], [?], [Circle in Top-Right]

Accepted Answer

Circle in Bottom-Right

Answer

Circle in Top-Left

Answer

Circle in Bottom-Left

Answer

Circle in Top-Right

Question 6

Each cell in the 3x3 matrix contains a different number of lines. A consistent rule governs the arrangement. Which answer choice should be in the place of the question mark?

Row 1: [3 Horizontal Lines], [2 Vertical Lines], [1 Diagonal Line]
Row 2: [4 Horizontal Lines], [3 Vertical Lines], [2 Diagonal Lines]
Row 3: [5 Horizontal Lines], [4 Vertical Lines], [?]

Accepted Answer

3 Diagonal Lines

Answer

2 Vertical Lines

Answer

4 Horizontal Lines

Answer

1 Diagonal Line