FREE FBAT Reasoning Ability Questions and Answers

Question 1

Danny discovered the following facts while working on his geography assignment:
30% of Georgia's inhabitants are Native Americans.
50% of Georgia's inhabitants work in the service industry.
20% work in agriculture and 60% drink Coke.

Danny drew four statements. Which statement must be true?

Accepted Answer

Some of Georgia's service industry workers drink coke.

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Half of Georgia's coke-drinking inhabitants are Native Americans.

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One-third of Georgia's coke-drinking inhabitants work in agriculture.

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In Georgia, there are more Native-Americans working in the service industry than in agriculture.

Question 2

Scientists at L.L. National Laboratory are building a new supercomputer, called Sequoia, that will be the most powerful machine in the world once it is completed by the end of 2012, and at least two other machines of comparable power are in the works. There is one vital component missing, however. If a supercomputer is compared to a very fast racing engine then more drivers are needed to use those engines. Writing software programs that can split work up among all of a supercomputer's hundreds of thousands of microprocessors is a daunting task and requires lots of specialized training. Therefore, when the supercomputers are completed, there will be a shortage of people who know how to make use of all this computing power.

Which one of the following is an underlying assumption of the above argument?

Accepted Answer

An insufficient number of people are being trained now on how to run the supercomputers when completed.

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The Sequoia will be the first supercomputer in the world

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As much skill and training are required to harness the supercomputer's power as that of a powerful racing car

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The training to run the Sequoia was beyond what the average computer science student gets.

Question 3

Officer Denver is patrolling a neighborhood around 3:30 a.m. when she notices a car that must be traveling at least 25 miles per hour over the speed limit. She pulls the car over for a traffic stop. As she steps out of the squad car, the driver of the car steps out of his vehicle and walks towards her with his license and registration. Before Officer Denver can say a word, the driver apologizes for speeding and explains that he has just received a call about an emergency at home. He shows Officer Denver his driver’s license and says that he hopes that the situation can be taken care of quickly. The man seems alert and agitated; his speech is clear, and he does not seem to have problems walking. Officer Denver orders the man to go back inside his car. She adds that she will also need to see proof of insurance. The man offers to go back to the car and get the proof of insurance for her. Officer Denver again orders the man to return to his car. The man snaps, “Why can’t we just take care of this here?” He immediately apologizes for losing his temper; however, Officer Denver must order him to return to his car a third time before he complies.

Based on the above information, what, if anything, is most likely to be the man’s problem?

Accepted Answer

The man has something in his car that he does not want Officer Denver to see.

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The man is just impatient to return home so that he can deal with a family emergency.

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The man is under the influence of alcohol.

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The man is nervous because he has no insurance.

Question 4

You are a correctional officer at the Broward Correctional Institution. At the beginning of your shift, your supervisor gives you instructions that you do not understand. What would be the first step you should take to solve this problem?

Accepted Answer

You should ask the supervisor to repeat the unclear instructions.

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You should ask another coworker for assistance.

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You should follow only the parts of the instructions that you understand perfectly.

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You should try to complete the task as best as you can and ask the supervisor if you did the task correctly at the end of your shift.

Question 5

You are on patrol duty and receive a call about a potential domestic disturbance in a nearby neighborhood. Upon arrival, you encounter a heated argument between a couple in their front yard. The husband appears agitated and is yelling, while the wife seems scared and is crying. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Speak to both individuals separately to gather information.

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Approach the husband first to assess the situation.

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Call for backup immediately to ensure officer safety.

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Intervene verbally to de-escalate the situation.

Question 6

During a routine traffic stop, you observe the driver becoming increasingly nervous and agitated. As you request their license and registration, they reach into the glove compartment abruptly. What is the most appropriate response in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Request backup and maintain verbal communication with the driver.

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Draw your firearm and command the driver to keep their hands visible.

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Order the driver out of the vehicle and conduct a thorough search.

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Allow the driver to retrieve the documents but maintain a safe distance.

Question 7

While patrolling a local park, you notice a group of teenagers loitering near the playground after hours. They seem to be engaged in conversation but not causing any visible disturbance. What action should you take?

Accepted Answer

Inform your supervisor about the situation and seek guidance.

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Approach the group and ask them to leave the park immediately.

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Observe the group from a distance and wait for them to disperse on their own.

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Issue a warning to the group about loitering in the park after hours.

Question 8

While on patrol duty, you notice a parked car with a broken window in a dimly lit area. As you approach the vehicle, you observe a person inside, appearing to rummage through the contents. What action should you take first?

Accepted Answer

Call for backup and maintain a safe distance while observing the situation.

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Approach the vehicle and order the person to exit with their hands visible.

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Investigate the situation alone and confront the individual inside the vehicle.

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Ignore the situation and continue patrolling the area.

Question 9

During a routine traffic stop, the driver becomes verbally aggressive and refuses to comply with your instructions. Despite repeated warnings, the driver continues to escalate the situation. What should you do next?

Accepted Answer

Request backup and attempt to de-escalate the situation through verbal communication.

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Issue a citation and allow the driver to leave the scene.

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Use physical force to restrain the driver and place them under arrest.

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Ignore the driver's behavior and proceed with the traffic stop as usual.

Question 10

You receive a report of a potential burglary in progress at a residential property. Upon arrival, you notice a broken window at the rear of the house and hear sounds of movement from inside. What should be your immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Call for backup and secure the perimeter while awaiting additional officers.

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Enter the property alone to apprehend the suspect.

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Investigate the scene alone to assess the situation before calling for backup.

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Ignore the sounds and proceed to patrol other areas of the neighborhood.