Hogan Cognitive Ability Flashcards
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A sequence of letters: A, C, F, J, O, ___. What comes next?
Answer: U
The gaps between letters are +2, +3, +4, +5, +6; O is the 15th letter, so next is the 21st letter = U.
Which word is most SIMILAR in meaning to 'Tenacious'?
Answer: Persistent
'Tenacious' means holding firm or persevering, which is closest in meaning to 'persistent.'
A rectangle's length is three times its width. If its perimeter is 96 cm, what is its area?
Answer: 432 cm²
2(3w + w) = 96 → w = 12, l = 36; area = 12 × 36 = 432 cm².
Some scientists are professors. All professors attend conferences. Which must be true?
Answer: Some scientists attend conferences
Since some scientists are professors, and all professors attend conferences, some scientists must attend conferences.
CLOCK is to TIME as THERMOMETER is to:
Answer: Temperature
A clock measures time; a thermometer measures temperature.
A worker earns $18/hour and works 45 hours in a week, with overtime (above 40 hours) paid at 1.5× the regular rate. What is the total weekly pay?
Answer: $855
Regular: 40 × $18 = $720; overtime: 5 × $27 = $135; total = $855.
Compared to the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), the HCAT primarily differs because it:
Answer: Assesses cognitive speed and problem-solving rather than personality traits
The HCAT is a cognitive ability test (timed, right/wrong answers), while the HPI is a self-report personality inventory.