FREE NSA Matrix Questions and Answers

Question 1

Consider the matrix below, and identify which of the shapes below it fits in the missing square:

Accepted Answer

F

Answer

Explanation:
The third image in the first two rows is the combination of the first two images in each row. Thus, the third image in the bottom row must be the combination of the first two images in the bottom row.

Question 2

Consider the matrix below, and identify which of the shapes below it fits in the missing square:

Accepted Answer

F

Answer

Explanation:
The third image in the first two rows is the result of adding a second copy of the pattern in the first image in the first two rows. Thus, the third image in the bottom row must be the result of adding a second copy of the pattern in the first image in the bottom row.

Question 3

In the item below, try to visualize the shape that would complete the matrix, based on the pattern(s) of shapes.

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

Explanation:
Option A is correct because it’s a triangle with dotted lines that is rotated 45 degrees compared to the triangle that is in the middle column of the bottom row.

Question 4

In the item below, try to visualize the shape that would complete the matrix, based on the pattern(s) of shapes.

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

Explanation:
Option A is correct because it contains a bold, wide arrow pointing to the upper right to complete the first set of shapes, as well as a medium-sized rectangle with dotted lines to complete the second set of shapes.

Question 5

In the item below, try to visualize the shape that would complete the matrix, based on the pattern(s) of shapes.

Accepted Answer

C

Answer

Explanation:
Option C is the correct answer because it contains all five of these shapes. (Just like in the middle row, the two hearts that are in the left column completely overlap with the same two hearts in the center column.)

NSA - National Security Agency Practice Test

NSA - National Security Agency Practice Test

FREE NSA Matrix Questions and Answers