NYC Logical and Deductive Reasoning 2

Question 1

All city inspectors must wear ID badges. Officer Chen is a city inspector. Which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Officer Chen must wear an ID badge

Answer

Since all city inspectors must wear ID badges and Officer Chen is a city inspector, she must wear one.

Question 2

A supervisor reviews complaints in this order: written, then phone, then in-person. If three complaints arrive simultaneously — one of each type — which is reviewed last?

Accepted Answer

In-person

Answer

In-person complaints are third in priority, so they are reviewed last.

Question 3

If no patrol officers work the night shift alone, and Rodriguez works the night shift, what must be true?

Accepted Answer

Rodriguez works with at least one other officer

Answer

Since no patrol officer works the night shift alone, Rodriguez must be accompanied by at least one other officer.

Question 4

Records show: whenever overtime is approved, staffing levels are below 80%. Staffing is currently at 85%. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Overtime will not be approved

Answer

Overtime is only approved when staffing is below 80%; at 85%, the condition is not met, so overtime will not be approved.

Question 5

Five applicants — F, G, H, I, J — are ranked 1–5 (1 = highest). G ranks higher than I. I ranks higher than J. H ranks lower than F but higher than G. Who ranks lowest?

Accepted Answer

J

Answer

The chain F > H > G > I > J places J in the lowest position.

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NYC Logical and Deductive Reasoning 2