PSEE Logical Reasoning 2

Question 1

All public servants must complete annual training. Marie is a public servant. Which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Marie must complete annual training.

Answer

If all public servants must complete annual training and Marie is a public servant, she must complete it.

Question 2

No classified documents may leave the building. The file marked 'Top Secret' is a classified document. What follows logically?

Accepted Answer

The Top Secret file may not leave the building.

Answer

The universal rule 'no classified documents may leave' applies to the Top Secret file.

Question 3

If an employee works overtime, they receive a pay supplement. Jean did not receive a pay supplement. What can be concluded?

Accepted Answer

Jean did not work overtime.

Answer

By contrapositive: if no supplement, then no overtime. Jean did not get a supplement, so Jean did not work overtime.

Question 4

A committee has 5 members: Ana, Ben, Carlos, Diana, and Eve. Ana and Ben cannot serve together. If Ana is on the committee, who is excluded?

Accepted Answer

Ben

Answer

Ana and Ben cannot serve together. If Ana is included, Ben must be excluded.

Question 5

Some managers are certified trainers. All certified trainers attend the annual conference. Which statement must be true?

Accepted Answer

Some managers attend the annual conference.

Answer

Some managers are certified trainers, and all certified trainers attend the conference, so some managers attend the conference.

PSEE - Public Service Entrance Exam Practice Test