MRAB Spatial Reasoning 3

Question 1

A meter reader walks north 4 blocks, east 3 blocks, south 4 blocks, and west 3 blocks. Where are they relative to their starting point?

Accepted Answer

Back at the starting point

Answer

3 blocks east

Answer

4 blocks north

Answer

3 blocks west

Question 2

Which of the following spatial skills is MOST directly tested by the MRAB exam?

Accepted Answer

Understanding spatial relationships and map reading for route navigation

Answer

Architectural drafting

Answer

GPS satellite navigation programming

Answer

3D computer modeling

Question 3

A figure shows a cross-shaped floor plan. How many corners (right angles) does the perimeter of a cross shape have?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

4

Answer

8

Answer

16

Question 4

A route book lists meter locations as: A=NW corner, B=NE corner, C=SE corner, D=SW corner of the same block. Reading them in alphabetical order, what shape does the path trace?

Accepted Answer

A clockwise square loop

Answer

A straight line

Answer

A Z pattern

Answer

A cross

Question 5

A meter reader is told the meter box is '10 feet east and 5 feet north of the front door.' If they are standing at the front door facing the house, they should walk:

Accepted Answer

10 feet to their right and 5 feet forward

Answer

10 feet to their left and 5 feet forward

Answer

10 feet to their right and 5 feet backward

Answer

10 feet forward and 5 feet to the left

Question 6

Which of the following is the best indicator that a meter reader has strong spatial reasoning skills?

Accepted Answer

They can visualize a route in their head and navigate without constantly checking a map

Answer

They can type quickly

Answer

They are good at arithmetic

Answer

They can memorize long lists of numbers