GMA Mirror Images and Embedded Figures 4

Question 1

A figure shows the letter 'S' mirrored in a vertical plane. Which of the following best represents its appearance?

Accepted Answer

Backward S

Answer

The vertical mirror of 'S' produces a backward (horizontally flipped) S, which resembles a reversed S.

Question 2

An analog clock shows 9:15. Its mirror image (vertical mirror) shows:

Accepted Answer

3:45

Answer

Mirroring a clock: the 9 maps to 3 and the minute hand showing 15 min maps to 45 min, giving 3:45.

Question 3

Which of these embedded figure scenarios is HARDEST for most test-takers?

Accepted Answer

Target shape is rotated within the complex figure

Answer

A rotated target shape is hardest because it requires mental rotation in addition to distinguishing the shape from surrounding lines.

Question 4

A cross (+) shape is placed in front of a vertical mirror. The reflection will look like:

Accepted Answer

A plus sign (+)

Answer

A cross has bilateral (left-right) symmetry, so its vertical mirror reflection is identical to the original.

Question 5

In an embedded figures test, background lines that cross through the target shape serve primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Disrupt the perceptual grouping of the target shape's edges

Answer

Crossing lines break the visual continuity of the target shape's boundaries, making it harder to segregate from the background.

(GMA) General Mental Ability Practice Test