CogAT Nonverbal Figure Matrices Questions and Answers

Question 1

Observe the 2x2 matrix.
The top row shows a transformation.
A large square containing a small circle becomes a large circle containing a small square.
Following this same rule, what does the large triangle containing a small star in the bottom row become?

Accepted Answer

A large star containing a small triangle.

Answer

A large triangle containing a small circle.

Answer

A large circle containing a small star.

Answer

A large triangle containing a small triangle.

Question 2

In a standard Figure Matrix problem, a 2x2 grid is presented with one empty cell. What is the primary task for the test-taker?

Accepted Answer

To determine the relationship between the figures in the first row and apply that same relationship to the second row to find the missing figure.

Answer

To identify the figure that is most different from the others.

Answer

To count the total number of shapes in the grid.

Answer

To fold the paper mentally and determine the resulting pattern.

Question 3

The top row of a figure matrix shows a black square rotating 90 degrees clockwise to become the second figure. The bottom row starts with a white circle that has a dot at its northernmost point. Which of the following figures correctly completes the matrix?

Accepted Answer

A white circle with a dot at its easternmost point.

Answer

A white circle with a dot at its southernmost point.

Answer

A black circle with a dot at its easternmost point.

Answer

A white square with a dot at its northernmost point.

Question 4

A figure matrix displays the following relationship in the top row: a single solid arrow pointing up becomes three solid arrows pointing up. In the bottom row, there is a single hollow square. Which answer choice completes the analogy?

Accepted Answer

Three hollow squares.

Answer

A single solid square.

Answer

Three solid squares.

Answer

A single hollow arrow.

Question 5

Which of the following describes the fundamental skill assessed by the Nonverbal Figure Matrices section of the CogAT?

Accepted Answer

The ability to infer relationships and apply them to new situations using geometric shapes and figures.

Answer

Verbal comprehension and vocabulary.

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Numerical fluency and calculation speed.

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Short-term auditory memory and recall.

Question 6

Consider a figure matrix where the top row shows a large circle with a horizontal line through it, which transforms into a large circle with a vertical line through it. The bottom row begins with a large square with a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right. How would this figure transform to complete the matrix?

Accepted Answer

A large square with a diagonal line from top-right to bottom-left.

Answer

A large circle with a diagonal line from top-right to bottom-left.

Answer

A large square with a vertical line through it.

Answer

A small square with a diagonal line from top-left to bottom-right.