FREE Basic Ability (Cognitive) Questions And Answers

Question 1

Determine the relationship between the pair of terms below and select the most similar relationship from the answer selections. Shroud is to Hasten, Plausible is to Placate, Blatant is to Masked, Commence is to Graduate, Depressed is to Sucessful.

Accepted Answer

BLATANT is to MASKED

Answer

The relationship between 'Blatant' and 'Masked' is one of antonyms. 'Blatant' means obvious or unconcealed, while 'Masked' means hidden or concealed. This pair represents direct opposites in terms of visibility or openness, making it the most similar relationship among the choices provided.

Question 2

Identify the hidden pattern in the series of numbers 8 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 17 | ?

Accepted Answer

9

Answer

The sequence 8, 3, 9, 10, 17, ? appears to follow a pattern where the third number, 9, is repeated as the sixth number in the series. While not a typical arithmetic progression, some number sequences incorporate elements of repetition or specific positional rules. In this case, the pattern is 8, 3, 9, 10, 17, and then 9 again, indicating a return to the third value.

Question 3

The numbers below share the exact mathematical relationship with one another.  Which number should replace the question mark in the number shown below?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

The question implies a numerical puzzle where a hidden mathematical relationship exists between numbers in an unspecified arrangement. Assuming a common puzzle format, the missing number, 2, likely results from a simple arithmetic operation involving other numbers in the arrangement. For example, if the pattern involves subtracting the second number from the first (e.g., 4 - 2 = 2) or summing two numbers (e.g., 1 + 1 = 2), it would complete a consistent pattern within the given set.

Question 4

If the first two statements are true, is the last statement correct?
Most snakes are green.
Most snakes are quick
At least one snake is both green and quick.

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

If 'most' means more than 50%, then if more than 50% of snakes are green and more than 50% of snakes are quick, there must be an overlap. The percentage of snakes that are not green is less than 50%, and similarly for not quick. Since the combined 'not' categories cannot exceed 100% of all snakes, there must be a portion of snakes that are both green and quick, ensuring at least one such snake exists.

Question 5

If there are 32 students in the classroom and 12.5% of them own one pet, how many of them do not?

Accepted Answer

28

Answer

First, calculate the number of students who own a pet. 12.5% is equivalent to 1/8, so 1/8 of 32 students is 4 students. To find out how many students do not own a pet, subtract the number of pet owners from the total number of students: 32 - 4 = 28 students.

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FREE Basic Ability (Cognitive) Questions And Answers