Mettl Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which of the following calendar dates is logically impossible? → November 31, 2023
2. A train travels 240 miles at 60 mph, then 180 miles at 90 mph. What is its average speed for the whole trip? → 72 mph
3. Which statement best describes the relationship between IQ and EQ in workplace performance? → IQ is the threshold for entry, but EQ differentiates top performers
4. During a meeting, a colleague takes credit for your idea. How do you respond? → Politely clarify your contribution in the moment
5. What is the primary purpose of using bullet points in a professional report? → To present key information in a scannable, easy-to-read format
6. Which statement about delegation is TRUE in the context of time management? → Effective delegation frees time for higher-priority work while developing others' skills
7. Identify the FIGURE OF SPEECH in: 'The classroom was a zoo during the last period.' → Metaphor
8. Which word is spelled incorrectly in this sentence: 'The commitee reccomended approving the proposal.' → Both 'commitee' and 'reccomended'
9. A colleague from another culture communicates more indirectly than you are used to. An emotionally intelligent approach would be to: → Adjust your communication style and seek to understand their perspective
10. A line graph shows a company's profit trend: 2020=$10M, 2021=$12M, 2022=$9M, 2023=$15M. Which year had the steepest year-over-year increase? → 2022 to 2023
11. What is the missing number in the series: 5, 11, 23, 47, ? → 95
12. A bar chart shows sales (in units): Jan=200, Feb=250, Mar=300, Apr=350, May=400. What is the percentage increase in sales from January to May? → 100%
13. You are assigned two high-priority tasks with the same deadline. What is the best approach? → Inform your manager and ask for help prioritizing
14. Exactly one of these statements is true: (1) 2 + 2 = 5. (2) Rome is in Italy. (3) All birds can fly. Which is the single true statement? → Statement 2
15. A table shows quarterly revenue: Q1=$52,400 | Q2=$61,300 | Q3=$58,900 | Q4=$71,200. The annual total listed is $243,700. Is this correct? → No, the correct total is $243,800
16. Which of the following is a key limitation of personality assessments in hiring decisions? → Candidates may fake answers to match perceived ideal profiles
17. A figure rotates 45° clockwise at each step. After 4 steps from its original position, how many degrees has it rotated in total? → 180°
18. Passage: 'The negotiators reached an impasse; neither side was willing to make further concessions.' What is an 'impasse'? → A deadlock with no progress
19. A shopkeeper marks a product 40% above cost price and offers a 20% discount. What is his profit percentage? → 12%
20. A boat travels 30 km upstream in 5 hours and 30 km downstream in 3 hours. What is the speed of the current? → 2 km/h
21. Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'DILIGENT'. → Industrious
22. In a certain code, GARDEN is written as IBUFGO. How is FLOWER written in that code? → HNPXFS
23. Statement: 'No cats are dogs. Rex is a dog.' Conclusion: 'Rex is not a cat.' Is the conclusion valid? → Yes, it is valid
24. Two resistors of 6Ω and 3Ω are connected in parallel. What is the total resistance? → 2 Ω
25. Which pair shares the same relationship as ARCHITECT : BUILDING? → Sculptor : Statue
26. If all Blips are Blops, and no Blops are Blaps, which statement must be true? → No Blips are Blaps
27. Which option correctly uses a semicolon? → The results were positive; however, further testing is required.
28. Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? → She almost drove her children to school every day.
29. Two numbers are in the ratio 7:5. If their difference is 18, what is the larger number? → 63
30. A CEO argues: 'We've always done it this way, and the company has been profitable.' Which fallacy is this? → Appeal to tradition