ieGAT - IE Global Admissions Logical Shape Sequences Questions and Answers

Question 1

Observe the sequence of figures. A consistent set of transformations is applied in each step. Which of the answer choices correctly represents the next figure in the sequence?

**Sequence:**
1. A large square containing a small, black circle in the top-left quadrant and an arrow pointing upwards.
2. A large square containing a small, black circle in the top-right quadrant and an arrow pointing to the right.
3. A large square containing a small, black circle in the bottom-right quadrant and an arrow pointing downwards.

Accepted Answer

A large square containing a small, black circle in the bottom-left quadrant and an arrow pointing to the left.

Answer

A large square containing a small, black circle in the top-left quadrant and an arrow pointing to the left.

Answer

A large square containing a small, black circle in the bottom-left quadrant and an arrow pointing upwards.

Answer

A large square containing a small, black circle in the top-right quadrant and an arrow pointing downwards.

Question 2

A 3x3 matrix of figures is presented with one figure missing in the bottom-right position. Analyze the relationship between the figures in the rows and columns to determine the correct figure to complete the matrix.

**Matrix:**
- **Row 1:** [Empty Circle] [Cross (+) Symbol] [Circle with a Cross inside]
- **Row 2:** [Empty Square] [Horizontal line (-)] [Square with a Horizontal Line inside]
- **Row 3:** [Empty Pentagon] [Small solid dot (•)] [?]

Accepted Answer

An empty pentagon with a small solid dot inside.

Answer

An empty circle with a small solid dot inside.

Answer

A small solid dot inside a cross symbol.

Answer

An empty pentagon.

Question 3

Figure A is to Figure B in the same way that Figure C is to which of the answer choices?

- **Figure A:** A large square, containing a medium circle, which in turn contains a small triangle.
- **Figure B:** A medium circle containing a small triangle.

- **Figure C:** A large pentagon, containing a medium square, which in turn contains a small star.

Accepted Answer

A medium square containing a small star.

Answer

A large pentagon containing a medium square.

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A medium square containing a small pentagon.

Answer

A large star containing a medium square.

Question 4

Four of the five figures below follow a common logical rule. Which figure is the 'odd one out'?

A) A triangle (3 sides) with three small circles inside.
B) A square (4 sides) with four small dots inside.
C) A hexagon (6 sides) with six small squares inside.
D) A pentagon (5 sides) with four small triangles inside.

Accepted Answer

Figure D

Answer

Figure A

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Figure B

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Figure C

Question 5

A transparent square paper is folded along the dotted line as shown in Step 1. Then, two holes are punched through it as shown in Step 2. Which answer choice shows what the paper will look like when it is unfolded?

Accepted Answer

A square with two holes on the left side and two holes on the right side, mirrored vertically.

Answer

A square with two holes in the center.

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A square with four holes aligned vertically along the left edge.

Answer

A square with four holes forming a small square pattern in the top-left corner.

Question 6

All figures in Group 1 follow a specific rule that figures in Group 2 do not. Which of the answer choices belongs in Group 1?

- **Group 1:** A five-pointed star; A rectangle; The letter 'S'.
- **Group 2:** A scalene triangle; The letter 'F'; A semi-circle.

Accepted Answer

The number '8'

Answer

The letter 'P'

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A right-angled triangle

Answer

A crescent moon shape