New Jersey Civil Service Exam Logical and Deductive Reasoning 2

Question 1

All county clerks must complete ethics training. Maria is a county clerk. Which conclusion is logically valid?

Accepted Answer

Maria must complete ethics training

Answer

Since all county clerks must complete ethics training and Maria is a county clerk, Maria must complete ethics training.

Question 2

A supervisor notices that every time workload increases, employee errors increase. This week workload decreased. What can the supervisor logically conclude?

Accepted Answer

No certain conclusion about errors can be drawn

Answer

Knowing that increased workload causes increased errors does not tell us what happens when workload decreases — the relationship may not be reversible.

Question 3

If a civil service applicant scores below 70, they are disqualified. James scored 72. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

James is not disqualified based on the score

Answer

James scored 72, which is above 70, so he is not disqualified under this rule.

Question 4

No parking violations were issued on holidays. Ticket #4821 was issued on a holiday. What can be deduced?

Accepted Answer

Ticket #4821 must be an error

Answer

Since no parking violations are issued on holidays, ticket #4821 issued on a holiday must be an error.

Question 5

Statement: 'Some inspectors are also licensed engineers.' Which of the following is a valid conclusion?

Accepted Answer

At least one inspector is a licensed engineer

Answer

'Some' means at least one, so at least one inspector is a licensed engineer.

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New Jersey Civil Service Exam Logical and Deductive Reasoning 2