Hogan Assessment Hogan Cognitive Ability 5

Question 1

A sequence of letters: A, C, F, J, O, ___. What comes next?

Accepted Answer

U

Answer

The gaps between letters are +2, +3, +4, +5, +6; O is the 15th letter, so next is the 21st letter = U.

Question 2

Which word is most SIMILAR in meaning to 'Tenacious'?

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

'Tenacious' means holding firm or persevering, which is closest in meaning to 'persistent.'

Question 3

A rectangle's length is three times its width. If its perimeter is 96 cm, what is its area?

Accepted Answer

432 cm²

Answer

2(3w + w) = 96 → w = 12, l = 36; area = 12 × 36 = 432 cm².

Question 4

Some scientists are professors. All professors attend conferences. Which must be true?

Accepted Answer

Some scientists attend conferences

Answer

Since some scientists are professors, and all professors attend conferences, some scientists must attend conferences.

Question 5

CLOCK is to TIME as THERMOMETER is to:

Accepted Answer

Temperature

Answer

A clock measures time; a thermometer measures temperature.

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