Psychometric Test Psychometric (Reading) 5

Question 1

A passage states: 'No applicant without a license was hired.' Jordan was hired, so Jordan:

Accepted Answer

Has a license

Answer

Since unlicensed applicants were never hired, a hired person must have a license.

Question 2

The word 'plausible' in a passage most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Reasonable and believable

Answer

'Plausible' describes something that seems reasonable or credible.

Question 3

If an author 'qualifies' a statement, they:

Accepted Answer

Add a condition or limit to it

Answer

To qualify a statement is to limit or modify it with conditions.

Question 4

A passage notes a finding was 'preliminary.' This indicates the finding is:

Accepted Answer

Early and subject to change

Answer

'Preliminary' means it is an early result not yet final.

Question 5

Reading: 'Critics praised the design; users, however, found it impractical.' This shows:

Accepted Answer

A difference between critic and user opinions

Answer

'However' contrasts critics' praise with users' practical complaints.

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