PI Cognitive Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which number comes next in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___?
- 72
- 96 (Correct answer)
- 84
- 60
Correct answer: 96
Each term is doubled: 48 × 2 = 96.
Question 2: ARCHITECT is to BUILDING as COMPOSER is to:
- Orchestra
- Symphony (Correct answer)
- Conductor
- Instrument
Correct answer: Symphony
An architect creates a building; a composer creates a symphony.
Question 3: If all Blips are Blops, and some Blops are Blaps, which must be true?
- All Blips are Blaps
- Some Blips may be Blaps (Correct answer)
- No Blips are Blaps
- All Blaps are Blips
Correct answer: Some Blips may be Blaps
Since only some Blops are Blaps, only some Blips (which are all Blops) may be Blaps.
Question 4: A store sells items at a 25% markup over cost. If an item costs $80, what is the selling price?
- $95
- $100 (Correct answer)
- $105
- $110
Correct answer: $100
25% of $80 is $20, so $80 + $20 = $100.
Question 5: Which word is most OPPOSITE in meaning to VERBOSE?
- Eloquent
- Terse (Correct answer)
- Articulate
- Fluent
Correct answer: Terse
Verbose means using too many words; terse means using very few words.
Question 6: If a square has a perimeter of 36, what is its area?
- 72
- 81 (Correct answer)
- 64
- 49
Correct answer: 81
Each side = 36 ÷ 4 = 9, so area = 9² = 81.
Question 7: CANVAS is to PAINTER as STAGE is to:
- Director
- Script
- Performer (Correct answer)
- Audience
Correct answer: Performer
A canvas is the primary workspace of a painter; a stage is the primary workspace of a performer.
PI Cognitive Assessment 2
Which number comes next in the series: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___?