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

Marie may complete annual training.

Answer

Marie completed training last year.

Answer

Marie teaches the annual training.

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 Top Secret file may be emailed externally.

Answer

The Top Secret file must leave the building.

Answer

The Top Secret file can be declassified at the door.

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

Jean worked overtime.

Answer

Jean refused the supplement.

Answer

Jean was absent that day.

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

Carlos

Answer

Diana

Answer

Eve

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

All managers attend the annual conference.

Answer

No managers attend the annual conference.

Answer

All trainers are managers.

Question 6

Four files — W, X, Y, Z — must be processed in order. Y must be processed before Z. X must be processed before Y. W must be processed last. What is the correct order?

Accepted Answer

X, Y, Z, W

Answer

Y, X, Z, W

Answer

Z, X, Y, W

Answer

X, Z, Y, W