CFAT - Canadian Forces Aptitude Problem Solving: Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers

Question 1

Two reconnaissance drones depart from the same airbase at the same time, flying in opposite directions along a straight line.
Drone Alpha flies at a constant speed of 180 km/h.
Drone Bravo flies at a constant speed of 220 km/h.
How long will it take for the drones to be 1000 km apart?

Accepted Answer

2.5 hours

Answer

2.0 hours

Answer

3.0 hours

Answer

4.0 hours

Question 2

Consider the following statements: 1. All soldiers who complete the advanced training course are eligible for promotion. 2. Corporal Evans is not eligible for promotion. Based only on these two statements, which conclusion is logically certain?

Accepted Answer

Corporal Evans has not completed the advanced training course.

Answer

Corporal Evans is a soldier.

Answer

Some soldiers who are eligible for promotion did not complete the advanced training course.

Answer

All soldiers eligible for promotion have completed the advanced training course.

Question 3

What is the next number in the following sequence: 4, 10, 28, 82, ___?

Accepted Answer

244

Answer

164

Answer

240

Answer

248

Question 4

An unfolded cube pattern is laid out in a cross shape. The central vertical column has three squares, marked from top to bottom: Triangle, Circle, Star. A fourth square, marked with a Square, is attached to the left side of the Circle square. If this pattern is folded into a cube, which face will be opposite the Triangle face?

Accepted Answer

The Star face

Answer

The Circle face

Answer

The Square face

Answer

The unmarked face to the right of the Circle

Question 5

Which letter logically comes next in the following sequence? O, T, T, F, F, S, S, E, __

Accepted Answer

N

Answer

T

Answer

O

Answer

E

Question 6

In a 3x3 grid, a pattern is established. The top row contains a circle, a square, and a triangle. The middle row contains two circles, two squares, and two triangles. The bottom row contains three circles, three squares, and what should be in the final cell?

Accepted Answer

Three triangles

Answer

Two triangles

Answer

Three circles

Answer

Four squares