FAST Cognitive Skills 5

Question 1

Complete the sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ___.

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

This is the Fibonacci sequence; each number is the sum of the two before it: 5 + 8 = 13.

Question 2

If 'HOUSE' is coded as 'IPVTF', what is the code for 'BRAIN'?

Accepted Answer

CSBJO

Answer

Each letter shifts forward by 1: B→C, R→S, A→B, I→J, N→O = CSBJO.

Question 3

Which of the following fractions is greatest?

Accepted Answer

5/11

Answer

Converting to decimals: 3/7≈0.429, 5/11≈0.455, 7/15≈0.467, 9/20=0.45 — 7/15 is the greatest.

Question 4

A factory produces 240 units in 8 hours. At the same rate, how many units are produced in 5 hours?

Accepted Answer

150

Answer

Rate = 240 ÷ 8 = 30 units/hour; 30 × 5 = 150 units.

Question 5

Which word is the odd one out: Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon, Water?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon are elements; water is a compound (H₂O).

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