Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 4

Question 1

A department has 320 staff. If 15% are on secondment, how many remain in post?

Accepted Answer

272

Answer

15% of 320 = 48. Staff remaining = 320 − 48 = 272.

Question 2

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'DILIGENT'?

Accepted Answer

Hardworking

Answer

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.'?

Accepted Answer

Sam may or may not be a Fast Streamer

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

£44,000

Answer

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.'

Accepted Answer

Supplement

Answer

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.

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Fast Stream Verbal & Numerical Reasoning (CSAB) 4