NYC Logical Reasoning 3

Question 1

Look at the pattern: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___. What is the next number?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

Each number doubles the previous one: 16 × 2 = 32.

Question 2

A filing system uses color-coded folders: red for personnel, blue for finance, green for legal. A new legal document arrives. Which folder should it go in?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Green folders are designated for legal documents per the color-coding system.

Question 3

If all reports submitted late are flagged, and Report #47 is flagged, what can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

Report #47 may or may not have been submitted late

Answer

Being flagged doesn't necessarily mean it was late — there could be other reasons for flagging; the rule only says late reports are flagged, not that flagged reports are late.

Question 4

Three candidates scored 88, 92, and 79 on a civil service exam. What is their average score?

Accepted Answer

87

Answer

(88 + 92 + 79) ÷ 3 = 259 ÷ 3 = 86.33, rounded to 86 — actually 259/3 = 86.33; closest answer is 86, but let's recheck: 88+92=180, 180+79=259, 259/3=86.33. The answer is 86.

Question 5

A supervisor states: 'Employees who are never late receive a commendation.' Davis has never been late. What follows?

Accepted Answer

Davis will definitely receive a commendation

Answer

The rule states employees who are never late receive a commendation, and Davis is never late, so Davis will receive a commendation.

NYC - Civil Service Exam Practice Test

NYC - Civil Service Exam Practice Test

NYC Logical Reasoning 3