FAST Cognitive Skills 2

Question 1

A pattern follows the rule: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___. What is the next number?

Accepted Answer

48

Answer

Each number is doubled, so 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 2

Which word does NOT belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

Penguin

Answer

Penguins cannot fly, while sparrows, eagles, and hawks are all flying birds.

Question 3

If all Zips are Zaps and some Zaps are Zops, which conclusion is definitely true?

Accepted Answer

Some Zips are Zops

Answer

Since all Zips are Zaps and some Zaps are Zops, it follows that some Zips may also be Zops.

Question 4

A clock shows 3:45. What is the angle between the minute hand and hour hand?

Accepted Answer

157.5°

Answer

At 3:45, the minute hand is at 270° and the hour hand is at 112.5°, giving a difference of 157.5°.

Question 5

Complete the analogy: Glove is to hand as sock is to ___.

Accepted Answer

Foot

Answer

A glove covers the hand just as a sock covers the foot.

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