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.

Answer

Explanation:
According to the data provided, service industry workers constitute 50% of Georgia's population. Furthermore, cola drinkers constitute 60% of Georgia's population. This means there is a definite overlap between service industry workers and cola drinkers (i.e. 50% + 60%= 110% > 100%). Therefore, some of Georgia's service industry employees definitely drink Coke (at least 10% of them).

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.

Answer

Explanation:
Remember that for questions of the type Identifying an Underlying Assumption of the argument, the correct answer will not appear in the passage. It is something that must be assumed to be true in order for the argument to be true. The argument in this passage is clearly the last sentence, beginning with the signal word Therefore: Therefore, when the supercomputers are completed, there will be a shortage of people who know how to make use of all this computing power. Before reading the answer choices, you know that you are looking for a sentence that will support the fact that there will be a shortage of sufficiently trained people.

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.

Answer

Explanation:
The man seems eager to take care of the matter outside and is reluctant to return to his car; this may lead Officer Denver to conclude that he does not want her to look inside his car.

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.

Answer

Explanation:
The first step you should take to solve the problem of unclear instructions from your supervisor would be:
You should ask the supervisor to repeat the unclear instructions.
This ensures that you have a clear understanding of what is expected of you and reduces the likelihood of making mistakes or not completing tasks correctly.

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.

Answer

Explanation:
This allows the officer to assess the situation from multiple perspectives and gather information about what led to the argument and the current state of affairs. It helps in understanding each person's perspective and ensures a thorough understanding of the situation before taking further action.

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FREE FBAT Reasoning Ability Questions and Answers