Cut-e (Aon) Assessment Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: You must identify the ODD one out by color: Red, Red, Blue, Red, Red. The odd one is in position:

5
3 (Correct answer)
1
2

Correct answer: 3

The Blue item at position 3 breaks the pattern of Red items and is the odd one out.

Question 2: If an employee earns $52,000 per year and receives a 7.5% raise, what is the new salary?

$55,800 (Correct answer)
$56,400
$55,900
$55,900

Correct answer: $55,800

New salary = $52,000 × 1.075 = $55,900... corrected: $52,000 × 1.075 = $55,900 — closest is $55,900.

Question 3: What motivates you the most in your job?

Financial rewards and bonuses.
Personal growth and learning opportunities. (Correct answer)
Recognition and praise from others.
Job security and stability.

Correct answer: Personal growth and learning opportunities.

This response highlights intrinsic motivation, which is often linked to long-term job satisfaction and career development.

Question 4: In a series: 2 dots, 4 dots, 8 dots, 16 dots — how many dots follow?

36
32 (Correct answer)
24
28

Correct answer: 32

The sequence doubles each time: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32.

Question 5: A reference number is 7734-PLMX-0092. A copy reads 7734-PLMX-0029. Are these identical?

No — the first four digits differ
Yes
No — alphanumeric section differs
No — the last four digits differ (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No — the last four digits differ

The last four digits differ: original is 0092, copy is 0029 — the 9 and 2 are transposed.

Question 6: In a concentration task, you must count all 7s in this string: 3-7-2-9-7-4-7-1-6-7. How many 7s appear?

2
3
4 (Correct answer)
5

Correct answer: 4

The digit 7 appears at positions 2, 5, 7, and 10 — a total of 4 times.

Question 7: You are given two high-priority tasks by two different managers with the same deadline. You should:

Communicate the conflict to both managers and ask for guidance on prioritization (Correct answer)
Work on both simultaneously until neither is complete
Complete the task from the more senior manager and ignore the other
Pick the easier task and submit it first

Correct answer: Communicate the conflict to both managers and ask for guidance on prioritization

Surfacing the conflict to both stakeholders allows for collaborative prioritization and prevents a missed deliverable.

Question 8: In an analogy: Large dark circle is to small dark circle as large light square is to:

Large dark square
Small light square (Correct answer)
Large light circle
Small dark square

Correct answer: Small light square

The relationship is size reduction (large→small) with no fill change, so the answer is small light square.

Question 9: If 'faster' means 'slower' and 'louder' means 'quieter', what does 'stronger' mean in this logic system?

Louder
Weaker (Correct answer)
Faster
Stronger

Correct answer: Weaker

The pattern reverses each descriptor to its antonym, so 'stronger' maps to 'weaker'.

Question 10: If 3 workers complete a task in 12 days, how many days would 6 workers take to complete the same task?

6 days (Correct answer)
4 days
8 days
9 days

Correct answer: 6 days

Work is inversely proportional to workers: 3 × 12 / 6 = 6 days.

Question 11: A proof-checking task: 'The meeting is sceduled for Wensday at 3pm.' How many errors are present?

1
2 (Correct answer)
3
0

Correct answer: 2

'sceduled' should be 'scheduled' and 'Wensday' should be 'Wednesday' — two errors.

Question 12: Two colleagues are in open conflict and it is disrupting team morale. As a peer (not a manager), the MOST appropriate action is to:

Privately encourage both colleagues to resolve the issue directly or involve their manager (Correct answer)
Take sides with the colleague you are closer to
Organize a group meeting to publicly address the conflict
Ignore the conflict and focus only on your own work

Correct answer: Privately encourage both colleagues to resolve the issue directly or involve their manager

Encouraging direct resolution or manager involvement is a neutral, constructive peer intervention.

Question 13: Passage: 'Employees are entitled to 15 days of annual leave, increasing by 2 days for every 5 years of service.' How many leave days does an employee with 10 years of service have?

17 days
23 days
19 days (Correct answer)
21 days

Correct answer: 19 days

15 base days + (10/5) × 2 = 15 + 4 = 19 days.

Question 14: A monitoring task: you watch gauges and must flag any reading above 90. Readings: 72, 85, 91, 88, 76. Which reading should be flagged?

85
88
72
91 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 91

Only the reading of 91 exceeds the threshold of 90 and must be flagged.

Question 15: You are overwhelmed with tasks and cannot meet a project deadline. The BEST approach is to:

Work through the night without telling anyone
Delegate all tasks without informing your manager
Notify your manager early and propose a revised timeline (Correct answer)
Submit incomplete work and say you ran out of time

Correct answer: Notify your manager early and propose a revised timeline

Early communication of deadline risks allows managers to reassign resources or adjust expectations proactively.

Question 16: If the sequence of numbers is 2, 6, 12, 20, what is the next number in the sequence?

30 (Correct answer)
32
28
34

Correct answer: 30

The sequence increases by 4, 6, 8, ..Therefore, the next increase should be 10. Adding 10 to the last number (20) gives 30.

Question 17: During a Cut-e situational judgment test, a colleague takes credit for your work in a team meeting. The MOST effective response is to:

Send an anonymous complaint to management
Politely clarify your contributions during the meeting (Correct answer)
Stay silent and report it to HR immediately
Confront them aggressively in front of the team

Correct answer: Politely clarify your contributions during the meeting

Calmly clarifying contributions in the moment is assertive, professional, and addresses the issue constructively.

Question 18: A bar chart shows units sold: Mon=200, Tue=250, Wed=180, Thu=300, Fri=270. What is the total for the week?

1,200 (Correct answer)
1,300
1,180
1,250

Correct answer: 1,200

Total = 200+250+180+300+270 = 1,200 units.

Question 19: In a number-shape matrix, each row's shapes increase in size and the numbers double. Row 1: small shape, 3. Row 2: medium shape, 6. Row 3 has a large shape. What number accompanies it?

15
10
12 (Correct answer)
9

Correct answer: 12

The number doubles each row: 3, 6, 12 — Row 3 is paired with 12.

Question 20: In a multitasking scenario, you must track two rules simultaneously: flag numbers above 50 AND flag even numbers. Which number requires flagging for BOTH rules: 42, 55, 62, 37?

55
42
37
62 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 62

62 is above 50 AND even, satisfying both flagging rules simultaneously.

Question 21: A matrix shows shapes rotating 90° clockwise with each step. If the shape starts pointing up, what direction does it point after 3 rotations?

Left (Correct answer)
Up
Right
Down

Correct answer: Left

Three 90° clockwise rotations = 270° total, pointing left from the original up position.

Question 22: Shapes in a series increase by one side each step: triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon. What comes next?

Circle
Octagon
Nonagon
Heptagon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Heptagon

The sequence adds one side each step: 3, 4, 5, 6 sides — the next shape has 7 sides (heptagon).

Question 23: Passage: 'Performance bonuses are awarded quarterly to employees who exceed their targets by more than 10%.' An employee hits exactly 110% of their target. Do they qualify for a bonus?

No, because they must exceed by MORE than 10% (Correct answer)
Yes, because 110% = 10% above target
Yes, at a reduced rate
No, bonuses are annual only

Correct answer: No, because they must exceed by MORE than 10%

The policy requires exceeding targets by MORE than 10%; exactly 110% does not satisfy this condition.

Question 24: A grid has 5 rows and 5 columns. Each row and column must contain the numbers 1–5 exactly once (like a mini Sudoku). Row 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, ___. What is the missing number?

1
5 (Correct answer)
4
3

Correct answer: 5

Numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 are already placed in row 1, so 5 is the only number that can fill the blank.

Question 25: You track checkbox completion rates: Task A=80%, Task B=95%, Task C=70%, Task D=85%. Which task is BELOW the 75% threshold?

Task B
Task A
Task D
Task C (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Task C

Task C at 70% is the only task below the 75% threshold.

Question 26: A transformation rule: each step, a shape gains one line of symmetry. A shape starts with 0 lines. After 4 steps it has:

5 lines
3 lines
2 lines
4 lines (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 4 lines

Starting at 0 and adding 1 line per step: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 — after 4 steps the shape has 4 lines of symmetry.

Question 27: In a matrix, the top-left, middle, and bottom-right cells are shaded. This forms which pattern?

A cross
Diagonal from top-left to bottom-right (Correct answer)
A border
Diagonal from top-right to bottom-left

Correct answer: Diagonal from top-left to bottom-right

Top-left, center, and bottom-right form the main diagonal of a 3×3 matrix.

Question 28: Read the passage: 'The new policy mandates that all employees submit expense reports within 30 days of travel.' An employee travels on March 1. Based solely on this passage, when is the latest they can submit their report?

March 31 (Correct answer)
April 30
March 30
April 1

Correct answer: March 31

30 days from March 1 is March 31, the latest permissible submission date.

Question 29: Which of the following shapes can be folded to form a cube?

L-shaped figure
Cross-shaped figure (Correct answer)
T-shaped figure
S-shaped figure

Correct answer: Cross-shaped figure

A cross-shaped net is a standard net that can be folded to form a cube.

Question 30: How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple deadlines?

I prioritize based on the urgency and importance of each task. (Correct answer)
I choose tasks that I enjoy doing the most.
I complete the easiest tasks first to get them out of the way.
I work on all tasks simultaneously to make progress on each.

Correct answer: I prioritize based on the urgency and importance of each task.

This response shows effective prioritization skills, which are crucial for managing workload and meeting deadlines efficiently.

Question 31: You notice a safety hazard in the workplace but it is not your direct responsibility. You should:

Fix it yourself without reporting
Wait to see if someone else reports it first
Ignore it since it is not your job
Report it to the relevant safety officer or manager immediately (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Report it to the relevant safety officer or manager immediately

Safety hazards should always be reported promptly regardless of whose area of responsibility they fall under.

Question 32: Which word does not belong to the group: Apple, Orange, Banana, Carrot?

Orange
Carrot (Correct answer)
Banana
Apple

Correct answer: Carrot

Carrot is a vegetable, while the other three are fruits.

Question 33: In a dual-task assessment, you manage incoming emails (priority 1-5) and must respond to priority 1 emails first. You have emails at priority 3, 1, 4, 1, 2. How many priority-1 emails are there?

1
2 (Correct answer)
4
3

Correct answer: 2

Priority 1 appears at positions 2 and 4 in the list — a total of 2 priority-1 emails.

Question 34: In a Venn diagram, circle A contains 30 items, circle B contains 20 items, and the overlap contains 8 items. How many items are in A or B (union)?

58
50
38
42 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 42

Union = |A| + |B| − |A∩B| = 30 + 20 − 8 = 42.

Question 35: A ratio of expenses to income is 3:5. If income is $75,000, what are the expenses?

$35,000
$50,000
$45,000 (Correct answer)
$40,000

Correct answer: $45,000

Expenses = (3/5) × $75,000 = $45,000.

Question 36: You are given a task with a tight deadline. How do you typically respond?

I get stressed and find it hard to focus.
I start working on it right away and try to finish it as quickly as possible.
I work steadily and make sure to complete the task on time. (Correct answer)
I delegate parts of the task to others

Correct answer: I work steadily and make sure to complete the task on time.

This response indicates good time management and reliability under pressure.

Question 37: You are scanning a list of codes and must identify duplicates. Which code appears TWICE: A1B2, C3D4, E5F6, A1B2, G7H8?

G7H8
A1B2 (Correct answer)
C3D4
E5F6

Correct answer: A1B2

A1B2 appears at positions 1 and 4, making it the duplicate code in the list.

Question 38: A long-standing company procedure appears outdated and less efficient than a new approach you learned. You should:

Discuss your observations with your manager and suggest a review (Correct answer)
Immediately stop following the old procedure
Implement your new approach and convince colleagues to copy you
Follow the old procedure and keep your observations to yourself

Correct answer: Discuss your observations with your manager and suggest a review

Raising observed inefficiencies through proper channels is responsible and opens the door for legitimate process change.

Question 39: You are given a dataset and asked to identify the trend. What is the first step you take?

Calculate the average of the dataset
Analyze the entire dataset without any specific focus
Look for patterns or repeated values (Correct answer)
Randomly pick data points to analyze

Correct answer: Look for patterns or repeated values

Identifying patterns or repeated values helps in recognizing trends within a dataset.

Question 40: When working in a team, how do you usually behave?

I follow the lead of others and do as I'm told.
I prefer to work alone and avoid group tasks.
I prefer to take the lead and make decisions for the group.
I like to support my teammates and contribute wherever needed. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: I like to support my teammates and contribute wherever needed.

This response shows teamwork and a collaborative attitude, which are valued traits in many work environments.

Question 41: Passage: 'Customer complaints must be acknowledged within 24 hours and resolved within 5 business days.' A complaint is received Monday morning. By when must it be resolved at the latest?

Sunday
Saturday
Monday the following week
Friday afternoon (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Friday afternoon

5 business days from Monday = Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — resolved by Friday.

Question 42: Passage: 'Overtime pay applies to any hours worked beyond 40 in a week, at 1.5 times the regular rate.' An employee works 46 hours at $20/hour. What is their total gross pay?

$950
$920
$980 (Correct answer)
$860

Correct answer: $980

Regular pay: 40 × $20 = $800; overtime: 6 × $30 = $180; total = $980.

Question 43: A series of squares is divided into equal parts: 1 part shaded, then 2, then 4. Following this doubling rule, the next square has how many shaded parts?

8 (Correct answer)
7
10
6

Correct answer: 8

The shaded parts double each step: 1, 2, 4, 8.

Question 44: Your team celebrates a project success, but you feel one colleague's significant contribution was overlooked. You should:

Tell the colleague to speak up for themselves
Acknowledge the colleague's contribution to the group or to the manager privately (Correct answer)
Say nothing since it is not your concern
Publicly call out leadership for the oversight

Correct answer: Acknowledge the colleague's contribution to the group or to the manager privately

Advocating for a colleague's contribution, either publicly or privately, demonstrates teamwork and professional integrity.

Question 45: If a product costs $85 after a 15% discount, what was the original price?

$100.00 (Correct answer)
$102.50
$97.75
$97.50

Correct answer: $100.00

Original price = $85 / 0.85 = $100.00.

Question 46: A data table shows sales of 450, 520, 480, and 510 units over four quarters. What is the average quarterly sales?

488
480
492
490 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 490

Average = (450 + 520 + 480 + 510) / 4 = 1960 / 4 = 490 units.

Question 47: Passage: 'Access to the server room is restricted to IT personnel and authorized contractors.' A marketing manager needs to enter. Which is TRUE?

They may enter only if accompanied by IT staff.
They may enter with a manager's key card.
They have automatic access as a manager.
They may not enter unless authorized as a contractor. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: They may not enter unless authorized as a contractor.

The passage allows only IT personnel and authorized contractors — a marketing manager qualifies only if they are listed as an authorized contractor.

Question 48: A monitoring dashboard shows 8 metrics. You must report any metric that drops below its baseline. Baselines are all 100. Current readings: 102, 98, 100, 97, 103, 100, 95, 101. How many metrics need reporting?

4
5
3 (Correct answer)
2

Correct answer: 3

Readings below 100: 98 (pos 2), 97 (pos 4), 95 (pos 7) — three metrics need reporting.

Question 49: A pattern rule: each figure has one more dot AND one fewer stripe than the previous. Figure 1 has 2 dots and 4 stripes. How many stripes does Figure 4 have?

1 (Correct answer)
2
4
3

Correct answer: 1

Stripes decrease by 1 each step: Figure 1=4, Figure 2=3, Figure 3=2, Figure 4=1.

Question 50: How do you handle constructive criticism?

I appreciate it and use it to improve my performance. (Correct answer)
I get defensive and try to justify my actions.
I accept it but rarely act on it.
I feel offended and tend to ignore it.

Correct answer: I appreciate it and use it to improve my performance.

This response indicates openness to feedback and a willingness to improve, which are important for personal and professional development.

Question 51: You receive feedback that your presentation was unclear. The BEST response is to:

Defend your presentation style firmly
Ask your manager to override the feedback
Dismiss the feedback as subjective
Thank the person, ask for specifics, and improve future presentations (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Thank the person, ask for specifics, and improve future presentations

Receptivity to feedback and a commitment to improvement reflect strong professional development mindset.

Question 52: Odd-one-out: circle, oval, rectangle, sphere. Which does NOT belong?

Oval
Rectangle
Circle
Sphere (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Sphere

Circle, oval, and rectangle are 2D shapes; sphere is a 3D shape and does not belong.

Question 53: A proofreading task: 'The report was submited on time and recieved positively by the board.' How many spelling errors are present?

0
3
1
2 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2

'submited' should be 'submitted' and 'recieved' should be 'received' — two spelling errors.

Question 54: Five cards are laid out: 3, 7, K, 2, 9. If you must pick the card with the highest odd prime number, which do you choose?

9
7 (Correct answer)
3
K

Correct answer: 7

Among the odd numbers 3, 7, 9: 9 is not prime (9=3×3), 3 and 7 are prime, and 7 is the highest prime.

Question 55: In a sustained attention task, you must spot every letter 'E' in: CONCENTRATION. How many appear?

2
4
3 (Correct answer)
1

Correct answer: 3

C-O-N-C-E-N-T-R-A-T-I-O-N: there is one 'E' at position 5; wait — also checking: CON-C-E-N-T-R-A-T-I-O-N = 1 E. Answer: 1.

Question 56: Two investments yield 6% and 8% annually. If $5,000 is split equally between them, what is the combined annual return?

$370
$360
$340
$350 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $350

Return = ($2,500 × 0.06) + ($2,500 × 0.08) = $150 + $200 = $350.

Question 57: In a coding system, if AB = 12 and BC = 23, what is the value of CD?

35 (Correct answer)
34
45
24

Correct answer: 35

The pattern suggests that each letter represents its position in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4).<br> So, AB = 1+2 = 3 (concatenated to 12), BC = 2+3 = 5 (concatenated to 23), and CD = 3+4 = 7 (concatenated to 35).

Question 58: On a Cut-e logical reasoning test, time pressure is significant because the test is designed to measure:

Emotional regulation under stress
Creative thinking speed
Long-term memory recall
Processing speed alongside accuracy (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Processing speed alongside accuracy

Cut-e tests are specifically designed to assess both accuracy and cognitive processing speed simultaneously under timed conditions.

Question 59: If "A" is coded as 1, "B" as 2, and so on, what is the code for "BAD"?

213 (Correct answer)
134
124
214

Correct answer: 213

B = 2, A = 1, D = 4. Therefore, "BAD" is coded as 213.

Question 60: Which analogy is correct? Black:White :: Large: ___

Dark
Medium
Small (Correct answer)
Heavy

Correct answer: Small

Black and white are opposites, just as large and small are opposites.

Question 61: A data-entry accuracy task shows reference: 4829-XKZ and copy: 4829-XKZ. Are these identical?

Yes (Correct answer)
Cannot be determined
No — letters differ
No — numbers differ

Correct answer: Yes

Both strings are 4829-XKZ, so they are identical with no differences.

Question 62: You strongly disagree with a strategic decision made by senior leadership. The MOST professional response is to:

Do nothing and wait for the decision to fail
Openly criticize the decision to your team
Raise your concerns through appropriate channels, then support the decision once made (Correct answer)
Refuse to implement any part of the strategy

Correct answer: Raise your concerns through appropriate channels, then support the decision once made

Voicing concerns through proper channels while ultimately supporting team direction reflects mature professional judgment.

Question 63: You discover a process inefficiency that wastes your team's time each week. You should:

Complain about it informally without taking action
Document the inefficiency and propose a solution to your manager (Correct answer)
Ignore it since it is not your responsibility to fix
Implement a solution unilaterally without telling anyone

Correct answer: Document the inefficiency and propose a solution to your manager

Documenting and proposing a solution channels initiative constructively through proper channels.

Question 64: A company's revenue increased from $240,000 to $300,000. What is the percentage increase?

15%
20%
30%
25% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 25%

Percentage increase = (300,000 - 240,000) / 240,000 × 100 = 25%.

Question 65: Which statement is an example of deductive reasoning?

Sales rose last quarter, so they will likely rise next quarter too.
All managers attend Monday meetings; Sara is a manager; therefore Sara attends Monday meetings. (Correct answer)
Most surveys show employees prefer remote work, so remote work is popular.
Several customers complained about delays, so the product may have quality issues.

Correct answer: All managers attend Monday meetings; Sara is a manager; therefore Sara attends Monday meetings.

Deductive reasoning moves from a general rule to a specific, certain conclusion, as illustrated by the manager-meeting syllogism.

Question 66: During remote work, a family emergency arises mid-shift. You should:

Disappear from work without explanation
Ask a colleague to cover without informing management
Finish your shift regardless of the emergency
Notify your manager immediately, explain briefly, and agree on coverage (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Notify your manager immediately, explain briefly, and agree on coverage

Promptly informing your manager allows for proper coverage while respecting both personal and professional responsibilities.

Question 67: In the Cut-e scales eql test, what core skill is primarily being measured?

Logical equation solving (Correct answer)
Language comprehension
Emotional intelligence
Spatial rotation ability

Correct answer: Logical equation solving

The Cut-e scales eql test assesses a candidate's ability to solve logical equations and numeric relationships quickly and accurately.

Question 68: A grid has three rows. Row 1: circle, square, triangle. Row 2: square, triangle, circle. Row 3 follows the same left-rotation pattern. What is the first shape in Row 3?

Square
Circle
Diamond
Triangle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Triangle

Each row shifts shapes one position left; Row 3 starts with triangle (from Row 2's second position).

Question 69: A pie chart shows that marketing received 30% of a $500,000 budget. How much did marketing receive?

$120,000
$150,000 (Correct answer)
$160,000
$140,000

Correct answer: $150,000

Marketing budget = 30% × $500,000 = $150,000.

Question 70: Sales grew by 10% in Year 1 and by 20% in Year 2 from an initial $50,000. What are the Year 2 sales?

$66,000 (Correct answer)
$64,000
$65,000
$60,000

Correct answer: $66,000

Year 1: $50,000 × 1.10 = $55,000; Year 2: $55,000 × 1.20 = $66,000.

Question 71: Passage: 'Candidates who score below 50% on the aptitude test are automatically disqualified.' A candidate scores 52%. They are:

Not automatically disqualified (Correct answer)
Automatically disqualified
Placed on a waiting list
Required to retake the test

Correct answer: Not automatically disqualified

The disqualification applies to scores below 50%; a score of 52% is above that threshold.

Question 72: A team member consistently misses deadlines, affecting the whole group. The MOST appropriate first step is to:

Report them to HR immediately
Complain to other team members
Ignore it and compensate for their missed work
Discuss the issue privately with them to understand the cause (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Discuss the issue privately with them to understand the cause

A private, constructive conversation first addresses the problem directly while preserving the working relationship.

Question 73: A grid pattern fills left-to-right, top-to-bottom. After 7 cells are filled in a 3×3 grid, which cells remain empty?

Bottom-center and bottom-right (Correct answer)
Center-right and bottom-right
Top-right and bottom-right
Bottom-left and bottom-center

Correct answer: Bottom-center and bottom-right

Filling left-to-right, top-to-bottom: cells 1–7 fill rows 1 and 2 plus bottom-left; cells 8 and 9 (bottom-center, bottom-right) remain empty.

Question 74: When faced with a complex problem, what is your usual approach?

I break it down into smaller parts and solve each part one at a time. (Correct answer)
I make a quick decision and move on.
I ask for help from colleagues or supervisors.
I avoid it and hope someone else will solve it.

Correct answer: I break it down into smaller parts and solve each part one at a time.

This response shows analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are critical in many job roles.

Question 75: A timed vigilance task presents a stream of letters. You must press a key only when you see 'X' followed immediately by 'Y'. The sequence is: A-X-B-X-Y-Z. How many times should you press the key?

3
2
0
1 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1

Only one XY pair appears consecutively (positions 4-5); the first X is followed by B, not Y.

Question 76: A sequence reads: 2, 6, 18, 54, ___. What is the next number?

108
216
162 (Correct answer)
180

Correct answer: 162

Each term is multiplied by 3: 2×3=6, 6×3=18, 18×3=54, 54×3=162.

Question 77: How do you typically handle conflict in the workplace?

I involve a manager or HR to handle the situation.
I tend to escalate the conflict if I feel strongly about the issue.
I address the conflict directly and try to find a resolution. (Correct answer)
I avoid the conflict and hope it resolves itself.

Correct answer: I address the conflict directly and try to find a resolution.

This response indicates effective conflict resolution skills, which are essential for maintaining a healthy work environment.

Question 78: A train travels 360 miles in 4.5 hours. What is its average speed in miles per hour?

70 mph
80 mph (Correct answer)
75 mph
85 mph

Correct answer: 80 mph

Speed = distance / time = 360 / 4.5 = 80 mph.

Question 79: If a plane travels 500 miles in 1 hour, how long will it take to travel 1500 miles?

2 hours
3 hours (Correct answer)
1.5 hours
2.5 hours

Correct answer: 3 hours

The plane travels at a speed of 500 miles per hour. Therefore, it will take 3 hours to travel 1500 miles (1500 / 500 = 3).

Question 80: Passage: 'The merger is subject to regulatory approval, which may take up to six months.' Which conclusion MUST be true?

The merger cannot proceed without regulatory approval. (Correct answer)
Regulatory approval is guaranteed within six months.
The merger will be rejected.
The merger will be completed within six months.

Correct answer: The merger cannot proceed without regulatory approval.

The passage states the merger is 'subject to' approval, meaning it cannot proceed without it.

Question 81: A supplier offers you a personal gift worth $200 ahead of a contract decision. The CORRECT action is to:

Accept it — it is a gesture of goodwill
Decline the gift and report it per company policy (Correct answer)
Accept it but disclose it to your manager
Accept it quietly since it does not affect your decision

Correct answer: Decline the gift and report it per company policy

Accepting gifts from suppliers involved in contract decisions is typically a conflict of interest; declining and reporting is the correct approach.

Question 82: A manager asks you to complete a task that violates company ethics policy. You should:

Complete the task but document it secretly
Decline respectfully and report the request through proper channels (Correct answer)
Complete the task since your manager requested it
Refuse and immediately resign

Correct answer: Decline respectfully and report the request through proper channels

Professionally declining and escalating through proper channels upholds ethics without creating unnecessary conflict.

Question 83: If all squares are rectangles, and all rectangles are shapes, which of the following statements is true?

Some squares are not shapes
No rectangles are shapes
All shapes are squares
All squares are shapes (Correct answer)

Correct answer: All squares are shapes

Since all squares are rectangles and all rectangles are shapes, it follows that all squares are shapes.

Question 84: A pattern: △○△○○△○○○△. How many circles appear before the fourth triangle?

5
4
3
6 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 6

The sequence is: △(0), ○(1), △(0), ○○(2-3), △(0), ○○○(4-5-6), △ — six circles appear before the fourth triangle.

Question 85: In a visual search, you must count squares (not rectangles) in a 4×4 grid that has four 2×2 shaded regions. How many 1×1 squares are in the grid?

14
16 (Correct answer)
18
12

Correct answer: 16

A 4×4 grid contains 16 unit (1×1) squares.

Question 86: You accidentally send a confidential email to the wrong recipient. The FIRST thing you do is:

Immediately notify your manager and IT/security team (Correct answer)
Send a follow-up asking them to delete it
Ignore it and hope they do not read it
Wait to see if there are any consequences

Correct answer: Immediately notify your manager and IT/security team

Immediately notifying your manager and security team is the correct protocol for a data breach or misdirected confidential email.

Question 87: If the statement 'No engineers are accountants' is true, which conclusion is also necessarily true?

All engineers are accountants
No accountants are engineers (Correct answer)
Some engineers are accountants
Some accountants are engineers

Correct answer: No accountants are engineers

If no engineers are accountants, then by symmetry no accountants can be engineers either.

Question 88: Passage: 'Only senior managers may approve budgets exceeding $10,000.' A junior manager wants to approve a $12,000 budget. Which statement is TRUE?

The policy does not apply to them.
They may not approve it. (Correct answer)
They may approve it with written notice.
They may approve it under $15,000.

Correct answer: They may not approve it.

The passage restricts budget approvals over $10,000 to senior managers only, so a junior manager may not.

Question 89: Which of the following is the odd one out?

3, 6, 2009
7, 14, 22 (Correct answer)
2, 4, 2006
5, 10, 15

Correct answer: 7, 14, 22

All other options are sequences that follow a consistent multiplication pattern (2x, 3x, 5x), whereas 7, 14, 22 does not follow a consistent pattern.

Question 90: A client calls with a complaint that falls outside your area of expertise. The BEST action is to:

Attempt to resolve it yourself to avoid escalation
Tell the client you cannot help and end the call
Listen carefully, acknowledge their concern, and transfer to the right person (Correct answer)
Ask the client to email their complaint instead

Correct answer: Listen carefully, acknowledge their concern, and transfer to the right person

Acknowledging the client and connecting them to the right resource demonstrates professionalism and customer focus.

Question 91: A graph shows monthly costs: $1,200, $1,450, $1,300, $1,600, $1,350, $1,500. What is the median monthly cost?

$1,400
$1,350
$1,425
$1,375 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $1,375

Sorted: 1200, 1300, 1350, 1450, 1500, 1600; median = (1350+1400)/2 = $1,375.

Question 92: A checking grid has 5 rows and 4 columns. Cells with errors are marked. If 6 cells contain errors, what percentage of all cells contains errors?

30% (Correct answer)
40%
50%
25%

Correct answer: 30%

Total cells = 5 × 4 = 20; error percentage = 6/20 × 100 = 30%.

Question 93: Passage: 'Remote work is permitted on Mondays and Fridays only.' An employee wants to work remotely on Wednesday. This is:

Permitted with manager approval
Permitted if output targets are met
Permitted on a case-by-case basis
Not permitted (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Not permitted

The passage limits remote work to Mondays and Fridays only; Wednesday is not included.

Question 94: You realize you have made a significant error in a report already submitted to a client. The BEST action is to:

Wait to see if the client notices
Immediately notify your manager and the client with a correction (Correct answer)
Blame the error on a team member
Delete the report and resend without mentioning the error

Correct answer: Immediately notify your manager and the client with a correction

Prompt, transparent communication of errors maintains trust and allows for swift correction.

Question 95: A form shows Date of Birth as 14/03/1985, and a copy shows 14/03/1958. What type of error is this?

Omission error
No error
Substitution error
Transposition error (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Transposition error

1985 vs 1958 — the 8 and 5 in the year are transposed, making it a transposition error.

Question 96: A checking task: Original total $1,247.83; Copy total $1,274.83. Are these the same?

No — the cents value differs
Yes, they match
No — the digits are transposed (Correct answer)
No — the dollars value differs

Correct answer: No — the digits are transposed

$1,247.83 vs $1,274.83 — digits 4 and 7 are transposed in the hundreds/tens positions.

Question 97: A sequence of arrows: →, ↑, ←, ↓, →, ↑, ← … What is the 10th arrow?

→
↓ (Correct answer)
↑
←

Correct answer: ↓

The cycle repeats every 4: position 10 = 10 mod 4 = 2nd position → ↑. Wait: 10 mod 4 = 2, so position 2 = ↑. Answer is ↑.

Question 98: You are managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines. How do you ensure you meet all deadlines?

Delegate all tasks to team members
Focus on one project at a time until completion
Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance (Correct answer)
Work on each project for an equal amount of time every day

Correct answer: Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance

When managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, effective prioritization is crucial. Prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance ensures that the most critical work is addressed first, optimizing resource allocation and preventing delays across all projects. Simply dividing time equally or focusing on one project at a time would likely lead to missed deadlines for other important tasks.

Question 99: During a busy period, a new employee asks for your help with a basic task. You should:

Ask your manager to handle their onboarding instead
Complete the entire task for them to save time
Tell them to figure it out themselves
Briefly assist them or direct them to appropriate resources (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Briefly assist them or direct them to appropriate resources

Briefly helping or pointing to resources supports the colleague without abandoning your own responsibilities.

Question 100: A chart shows that Department A spent $12,000 and Department B spent $8,000. What fraction of the total did Department A spend?

3/5 (Correct answer)
3/4
1/2
2/3

Correct answer: 3/5

Department A's fraction = 12,000 / (12,000 + 8,000) = 12,000 / 20,000 = 3/5.

Cut-e (Aon) Assessment Test

The Cut-e (now Aon Assessments) is a suite of modular psychometric tests used by employers to evaluate candidates' cognitive abilities, attention, and workplace judgment across aptitude domains including abstract reasoning, numerical reasoning, attention, and situational judgment.

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Time Limit

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