Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is most opposite in meaning to 'AMBIGUOUS'?
- Clear (Correct answer)
- Vague
- Uncertain
- Complex
Correct answer: Clear
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation. Its opposite is clear or unambiguous, meaning having a single definite meaning.
Question 2: A team of 8 analysts processes 1,200 files in 5 days. How many files does each analyst process per day?
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 25
- 40
- 15
Correct answer: 30
Total files per day = 1,200 ÷ 5 = 240. Per analyst = 240 ÷ 8 = 30.
Question 3: Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The minister's speech was ___; it covered every aspect of the policy.'
- Comprehensive (Correct answer)
- Cursory
- Vague
- Repetitive
Correct answer: Comprehensive
Comprehensive means covering all or nearly all aspects. The sentence describes a speech that covered every aspect, so comprehensive fits best.
Question 4: Sales figures: Q1 = £2.1m, Q2 = £2.4m, Q3 = £1.8m, Q4 = £2.7m. What is the mean quarterly figure?
- £2.25m (Correct answer)
- £2.1m
- £2.4m
- £2.0m
Correct answer: £2.25m
Mean = (2.1 + 2.4 + 1.8 + 2.7) ÷ 4 = 9.0 ÷ 4 = £2.25m.
Question 5: Which pair of words has the most similar relationship: CANVAS : PAINTER as ___ : SCULPTOR?
- Clay (Correct answer)
- Brush
- Studio
- Gallery
Correct answer: Clay
A painter works with canvas as their primary material. A sculptor works with clay as their primary material.
Question 6: If 12 is 40% of a number, what is the number?
- 30 (Correct answer)
- 24
- 48
- 36
Correct answer: 30
If 40% = 12, then 1% = 0.3, so 100% = 30.
Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 2
Which word is most opposite in meaning to 'AMBIGUOUS'?