Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A department has 320 staff. If 15% are on secondment, how many remain in post?
- 272 (Correct answer)
- 280
- 264
- 288
Correct answer: 272
15% of 320 = 48. Staff remaining = 320 − 48 = 272.
Question 2: Which word is most similar in meaning to 'DILIGENT'?
- Hardworking (Correct answer)
- Lazy
- Careless
- Impatient
Correct answer: Hardworking
Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Question 3: Which statement is a logical conclusion from: 'All Fast Streamers attend induction. Sam attended induction.'?
- Sam may or may not be a Fast Streamer (Correct answer)
- Sam is definitely a Fast Streamer
- Sam is not a Fast Streamer
- No conclusion can be drawn at all
Correct answer: Sam may or may not be a Fast Streamer
Just because all Fast Streamers attend induction does not mean everyone who attends induction is a Fast Streamer. Sam's attendance is consistent with being a Fast Streamer but does not confirm it.
Question 4: A spreadsheet shows costs of £14,500, £9,800, £12,300 and £7,400. What is the total?
- £44,000 (Correct answer)
- £43,000
- £45,000
- £42,500
Correct answer: £44,000
14,500 + 9,800 = 24,300. 24,300 + 12,300 = 36,600. 36,600 + 7,400 = £44,000.
Question 5: Choose the most appropriate word: 'The new regulation will ___ the existing law rather than replace it.'
- Supplement (Correct answer)
- Contradict
- Nullify
- Supersede
Correct answer: Supplement
Supplement means to add to something to enhance or complete it. The sentence says the regulation works alongside, not against or instead of, the existing law.
Question 6: If a number is decreased by 20% and the result is 160, what was the original number?
- 200 (Correct answer)
- 180
- 192
- 220
Correct answer: 200
80% of original = 160, so original = 160 ÷ 0.8 = 200.
Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 4
A department has 320 staff.
If 15% are on secondment, how many remain in post?