Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 2

Question 1

Which word is most opposite in meaning to 'AMBIGUOUS'?

Accepted Answer

Clear

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

30

Answer

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.'

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

£2.25m

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Clay

Answer

A painter works with canvas as their primary material. A sculptor works with clay as their primary material.

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