FAST Cognitive Skills 4

Question 1

Which pair of words has the most similar relationship to 'author : novel'?

Accepted Answer

Composer : symphony

Answer

An author creates a novel just as a composer creates a symphony—both are creators of their work.

Question 2

A box contains 3 red, 5 blue, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of drawing a blue marble?

Accepted Answer

1/2

Answer

5 blue out of 10 total = 5/10 = 1/2.

Question 3

Look at the code: ★ = A, ♦ = B, ● = C. What word does ●★♦ spell?

Accepted Answer

CAB

Answer

● = C, ★ = A, ♦ = B, so the sequence spells CAB.

Question 4

A train travels at 60 mph. How far does it travel in 1 hour 30 minutes?

Accepted Answer

90 miles

Answer

1.5 hours × 60 mph = 90 miles.

Question 5

Which of the following is logically inconsistent with 'No reptiles are mammals'?

Accepted Answer

Some mammals are reptiles

Answer

'Some mammals are reptiles' directly contradicts the statement that no reptiles are mammals.

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