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

Question 1: 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
Work on each project for an equal amount of time every day
Prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance (Correct answer)

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 2: Which analogy is correct? Black:White :: Large: ___

Heavy
Medium
Dark
Small (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Small

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

Question 3: 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?

0
2
1 (Correct answer)
3

Correct answer: 1

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

Question 4: A long-standing company procedure appears outdated and less efficient than a new approach you learned. You should:

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

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 5: 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 6: 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 7: In a series: 2 dots, 4 dots, 8 dots, 16 dots — how many dots follow?

36
24
28
32 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 32

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

Question 8: 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%
25%
50%

Correct answer: 30%

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

Question 9: During a Cut-e situational judgment test, a colleague takes credit for your work in a team meeting. The MOST effective response is to:

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

Correct answer: Politely clarify your contributions during the meeting

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

Question 10: If A implies B, and B implies C, which of the following must be true?

C implies B
C implies A
A implies C (Correct answer)
B implies A

Correct answer: A implies C

By transitivity of implication, if A→B and B→C, then A→C.

Question 11: You must identify the ODD one out by color: Red, Red, Blue, Red, Red. The odd one is in position:

3 (Correct answer)
1
5
2

Correct answer: 3

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

Question 12: Passage: 'Employees may carry forward a maximum of 5 unused leave days into the next calendar year.' An employee has 8 unused days at year end. How many days are forfeited?

5 days
2 days
3 days (Correct answer)
8 days

Correct answer: 3 days

Only 5 days carry forward; the remaining 8 − 5 = 3 days are forfeited.

Question 13: When working in a team, how do you usually behave?

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

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

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

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

0
3
1
2 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2

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

Question 16: 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
Report it to the relevant safety officer or manager immediately (Correct answer)
Ignore it since it is not your job

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

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

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

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

Correct answer: Not permitted

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

Question 19: 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?

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

Correct answer: Friday afternoon

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

Question 20: In the Cut-e scales eql test, what core skill is primarily being measured?

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

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

Yes, they match
No — the dollars value differs
No — the digits are transposed (Correct answer)
No — the cents 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 22: 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)
No, bonuses are annual only
Yes, because 110% = 10% above target
Yes, at a reduced rate

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 23: 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)
The merger will be rejected.
Regulatory approval is guaranteed within six months.
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 24: Which of the following numbers is a prime number?

9
6
4
11 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 11

A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. Numbers like 4, 6, and 9 are composite because they have additional divisors (e.g., 4 is divisible by 2, 6 by 2 and 3, 9 by 3). The number 11 fits the definition of a prime number as it can only be divided evenly by 1 and 11.

Question 25: A client calls with a complaint that falls outside your area of expertise. The BEST action is to:

Listen carefully, acknowledge their concern, and transfer to the right person (Correct answer)
Tell the client you cannot help and end the call
Attempt to resolve it yourself to avoid escalation
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 26: You realize you have made a significant error in a report already submitted to a client. The BEST action is to:

Immediately notify your manager and the client with a correction (Correct answer)
Blame the error on a team member
Wait to see if the client notices
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 27: During remote work, a family emergency arises mid-shift. You should:

Finish your shift regardless of the emergency
Ask a colleague to cover without informing management
Disappear from work without explanation
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 28: 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?

12
16 (Correct answer)
18
14

Correct answer: 16

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

Question 29: In a coding system, if AB = 12 and BC = 23, what is the value of CD?

45
35 (Correct answer)
24
34

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

No — alphanumeric section differs
No — the first four digits differ
Yes
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 31: 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?

2 (Correct answer)
3
1
4

Correct answer: 2

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

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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