Epic Skills Assessment Abstract Reasoning Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

A series of figures changes according to a consistent pattern. Which of the answer figures is the next logical step in the sequence?

Accepted Answer

A figure where the internal arrow points right, the dot is in the top-left corner, and the internal shape is a triangle.

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A figure where the internal arrow points down, the dot is in the top-left corner, and the internal shape is a square.

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A figure where the internal arrow points right, the dot is in the bottom-left corner, and the internal shape is a triangle.

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A figure where the internal arrow points left, the dot is in the top-right corner, and the internal shape is a square.

Question 2

A system administrator must perform four sequential software updates (A, B, C, D) based on a strict set of rules. Which of the following schedules is valid according to the rules?

- Update A must be completed sometime before Update C.
- Update D must be completed immediately before Update B.
- Update C cannot be the first update performed.
- Update A cannot be the last update performed.

Accepted Answer

A, D, B, C

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D, B, C, A

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A, C, D, B

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C, D, B, A

Question 3

Examine the figures below. Four of the figures follow a common logical rule, while one is an outlier. Which figure does NOT belong in the group?

Accepted Answer

A pentagon (5 sides) with 3 internal dots.

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A triangle (3 sides) with 2 internal dots.

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A hexagon (6 sides) with 5 internal dots.

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A square (4 sides) with 3 internal dots.

Question 4

The relationship between Figure 1 and Figure 2 is the same as the relationship between Figure 3 and one of the answer choices. Identify the correct answer choice to complete the analogy: [Figure 1 is to Figure 2] as [Figure 3 is to ?]

Accepted Answer

A large triangle with a small triangle inside of it.

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A large triangle with a small square inside of it.

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A small triangle.

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Two separate, large triangles.

Question 5

A hospital's electronic record system uses the following rules to grant access to patient charts:

- Rule 1: A user can access a chart if they are listed as a 'CareProvider' for that patient OR they have 'EmergencyOverride' privileges.
- Rule 2: All users with the 'Physician' role are automatically considered a 'CareProvider' for all their assigned patients.
- Rule 3: To access the 'EditOrders' function within a chart, a user must be a 'CareProvider' AND have the 'Physician' role.

Dr. Smith has the 'Physician' role. He is trying to access the chart of a patient assigned to him. He does not have 'EmergencyOverride' privileges. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Smith can access the chart and can use the 'EditOrders' function.

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Dr. Smith can access the chart but cannot use the 'EditOrders' function.

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Dr. Smith cannot access the chart or use the 'EditOrders' function.

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Dr. Smith can only access the chart if he is granted 'EmergencyOverride' privileges.

Question 6

Based on the patterns observed in the rows and columns of the grid, which of the options below correctly completes the missing bottom-right cell?

Accepted Answer

A figure containing a circle and a square, with both a vertical and a horizontal line inside.

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A figure containing a circle and a square, with a vertical line inside the circle.

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A figure containing only a circle and a square superimposed.

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A figure containing a square with a vertical line inside of it.