CCAT - Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers

Question 1

OAR is to BOAT as _____ is to CAR.

Accepted Answer

Steering Wheel

Answer

The relationship is one of function or purpose. An OAR is used to steer or direct a BOAT. Similarly, a STEERING WHEEL is used to steer or direct a CAR. While a tire and engine are essential parts, they do not serve the primary function of steering.

Question 2

Which of the following word pairs has a 'part to whole' relationship?

Accepted Answer

Pupil : Eye

Answer

The relationship is 'part to whole'. A PUPIL is a part of the whole EYE. The other options represent different relationships: Doctor:Hospital is a person to workplace relationship, Happy:Sad is an antonym relationship, and Car:Drive is an object to function relationship.

Question 3

SCORCHING is to WARM as _____ is to GUST.

Accepted Answer

Typhoon

Answer

The analogy shows a relationship of degree or intensity. SCORCHING is a higher intensity of WARM. Similarly, a TYPHOON is a much higher intensity of a GUST of wind. A breeze is less intense, and wind and storm are related but don't fit the same 'degree of intensity' pattern as precisely.

Question 4

In a scenario where a manager is evaluating employee skills, she notes that one employee's ability to 'innovate' is analogous to another's ability to 'create'. She wants to find an analogous relationship for an employee who is 'diligent'. Which word best completes the analogy: INNOVATE is to CREATE as DILIGENT is to _____?

Accepted Answer

Conscientious

Answer

The relationship between INNOVATE and CREATE is that they are synonyms (words with similar meanings). The question asks to find a synonym for DILIGENT. CONSCIENTIOUS means wishing to do one's work well and thoroughly, which is a direct synonym for diligent. The other options are either antonyms or unrelated.

Question 5

SCALPEL is to SURGEON as _____ is to ASTRONOMER.

Accepted Answer

Telescope

Answer

This is a 'tool to user' or 'object to profession' relationship. A SCALPEL is the primary tool used by a SURGEON. A TELESCOPE is the primary tool used by an ASTRONOMER to perform their work.

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CCAT - Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Verbal Analogies Questions and Answers