Free GCAT Processing Speed Questions & Answers
Look at the shapes in the boxes across the top.
Do you see how they are related to each other?
Can you find the answer that goes in the empty box so the shapes in the next row will relate to each other in the same way as the shapes in the top row?
Abstract Reasoning - Next in Series Which block completes the following sequence:
The correct answer is D. The two black sections of the circle move around it clockwise in a different pattern: the section on the upper left side of the circle moves two sections each step. The second section (upper right side in the first frame) stays in the same spot for a step and then moves two sections in the next two steps. When the two sections land on the same spot, they appear as one, such as in the third frame. In the next frame of the sequence, the first section should appear on the upper right side of the circle, so answers (A), (B), and (E) can be ruled out. The second section should stay where it is, which leaves the answer (D).
Verbal Reasoning - Odd One Out.
In this type of cognitive question, you need to select the word that stands out in regard to its meaning.
Which word does not belong on this list?
The correct answer is archaic Archaic is a word used to describe something that belongs to an earlier period of time, while the other words are used to describe sad and gloomy states of mind or facial expressions.
Abstract Reasoning - Odd One Out
Choose the odd one out:
The correct answer is C. The logic: In all of the options except for option three, there is a vertical line which separates these boxes into two, equal, symmetrical halves which mirror one another. If these boxes were pieces of paper which were folded vertically, the items in the boxes would be matching and perfectly identical. The right and left halves are mirror-images of one another. This is not the case for option three. In option 3, there is no mirroring effect between the halves. Both hearts have to be either on the top or on the box's bottom for there to be symmetry. You have probably noticed that the amount, shape and color of the items are insignificant features and are simply distracters.
Logical Reasoning
Assumptions:
Most technicians work on the first floor.
All accountants work on the second floor.
No secretaries work on the third floor.
Conclusion: Rose, a technician, works on the third floor.
If the assumptions are true, is the conclusion:
According to the first assumption, most technicians work on the first floor. This means that there is at least one technician who does not work on the first floor. Thus, Rose may or may not work on the third floor. Therefore, the conclusion Cannot be determined based on the information
Parent: Say to your child - "Look at this puzzle." Point to the empty box and say, "Something is missing." Point to the answer choices and say, "Which of these answer choices goes here?" Point back to the empty box when you say "here."
Letter Series - What would be the next group of letters in the following series?
zone --> ynnd --> xmnc --> wlnb --> ?
Tip - at first glance, this type of cognitive ability question seems confusing. It is in fact no different than a number series! To help you solve these questions quickly, write down the ABC with a corresponding number beneath each letter (A-1, B-2 etc.). This will help you identify the pattern.
The pattern in this question is that all the letters move one letter backward in the alphabet except the letter "n" which stays constant. Therefore the answer is vkna.
Logical Reasoning - In the following question you will be presented with a fact and a pursuant conclusion. It is up to you to decide if the conclusion can be proven or not.
FACTS: If Jason is late to the meeting, Kevin will have to work late. Lois will not cook dinner for Kevin unless Kevin gets home from work on time. If Lois does not cook dinner for Kevin, Kevin will order pizza for dinner. Lois cooked dinner for Kevin.
CONCLUSION: Jason was late to the meeting.
The facts disprove the conclusion If Jason is late to the meeting then Kevin will not get home from work on time because he will have to work late. Lois will cook dinner for Kevin only if Kevin gets home from work on time Thus, if Lois cooked dinner for Kevin, Jason could not have come late to the meeting.
Numerical Reasoning - Word Problems
When a smartphone is connected to a charger the battery charge increases by 4.5% per minute.
When applications are in use the battery decreases by 3% per 2.5 minutes.
What is the percentage of charging rate per minute if the phone is connected to a charger while several applications are in use?
The correct answer is 3.3%. In order to tackle this question we will first need to understand that there are two opposite "forces" in this question - charging and discharging (i.e. application usage) of the battery. The charger works in a "positive direction" and the applications in a "negative direction". Now we can address the given information: Charger's work rate: 4.5/1 (4.5% charge per minute) Applications' work rate: -3/2.5 = -1.2/1 (1.2% discharge per minute) Thus, the total charging rate ("sum of forces"): 4.5/1 – 1.2/1 = 3.3/1, meaning: 3.3% per minute.
Abstract Reasoning - these types of cognitive questions require finding hidden patterns or rules in shapes. There are many types of abstract reasoning questions in cognitive tests, in which you need to pay attention to different elements. In the following question, you must pay attention to shape and movement.
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?
In this series, alternating vertical lines or vertical chains of circles are added to each figure, depending on the previous figure. The middle circle in the vertical chain is always black. Since the last figure in the series contained an additional vertical chain of circles, the next figure should include an additional vertical line. The figure appearing in answer option A is the only one that fits.
Verbal Reasoning - sentence completion. Choose the word that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank, best fits the meaning of the sentence. Electronic information and automated systems are essential to ____ all major federal operations.
The sentence refers to electronic information that is fundamental to (something) all major federal operations. The sentence's general idea implies that electronic information is essential to practically / nearly / almost all primary federal operations. Therefore, the only word accurately reflecting that meaning in the sentence's context is "virtually".