Crossover Aptitude Test Crossover Aptitude Critical Thinking: Deductive Reasoning 1

Question 1

All managers have completed leadership training. Sarah has completed leadership training. Which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Sarah may or may not be a manager.

Answer

Completing leadership training is a condition of managers but others may also complete it, so Sarah's status as a manager cannot be confirmed.

Question 2

No software engineers work in the marketing department. James works in the marketing department. What can be deduced?

Accepted Answer

James is not a software engineer.

Answer

The universal negative rule eliminates James from the software engineer category since he is in marketing.

Question 3

If a candidate scores above 80% on the aptitude test, they advance to the interview. Alex did not advance to the interview. What must be true?

Accepted Answer

Alex scored 80% or below.

Answer

By modus tollens, if failing to advance implies not scoring above 80%, Alex scored 80% or below.

Question 4

All remote workers must use a VPN. Maria uses a VPN. Does this mean Maria is a remote worker?

Accepted Answer

No, not necessarily.

Answer

Using a VPN is required for remote workers but is not exclusive to them, so Maria's remote status is not confirmed.

Question 5

Some engineers are certified in Python. All Python-certified professionals qualify for the senior track. Can we conclude that some engineers qualify for the senior track?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

Since some engineers are Python-certified and all Python-certified people qualify for senior track, those engineers qualify.

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Crossover Aptitude Test Crossover Aptitude Critical Thinking: Deductive Reasoning 1