Cut-e Verbal Reasoning Flashcards

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?

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.

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

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.

Passage: 'Supplier invoices must be paid within 30 days of receipt unless a dispute is raised.' An invoice is received on May 5 and a dispute is raised on May 20. The payment deadline:

Answer: Is suspended pending dispute resolution

Raising a dispute suspends the 30-day payment obligation per the passage's 'unless' clause.

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

Answer: Not automatically disqualified

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

Passage: 'All meeting rooms must be booked at least 2 hours in advance via the online portal.' A team needs a room in 90 minutes. Based on the passage, they:

Answer: Cannot book it through the portal

90 minutes is less than the required 2-hour advance booking; the booking cannot be made via the portal.

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?

Answer: 3 days

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