Raven's Progressive Matrices Test Raven's Progressive Matrices Matrix Structure and Logic 2

Question 1

In a 3x3 RPM matrix, each row contains shapes with 1, 2, and 3 sides respectively. What principle is being tested?

Accepted Answer

Numerical quantity progression

Answer

Numerical quantity progression means each row or column increases a countable attribute by a fixed increment.

Question 2

A matrix shows shapes that alternate between filled and hollow across each row. What type of rule governs this pattern?

Accepted Answer

Binary alternation rule

Answer

A binary alternation rule means an attribute toggles between two states (e.g., filled/hollow) across cells.

Question 3

In a 3x3 matrix, the first column has large shapes, the second has medium, and the third has small. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Size progression by column

Answer

Size progression by column means the spatial scale of shapes decreases (or increases) uniformly across each column.

Question 4

A student notices that every shape in the bottom row is a mirror image of the shape in the top row of the same column. This relationship is called:

Accepted Answer

Vertical reflection

Answer

Vertical reflection means the shape is flipped across a horizontal axis, producing a mirror image relative to top and bottom.

Question 5

Which matrix feature indicates a 'distractor' answer choice in RPM?

Accepted Answer

An option that completes only part of the row rule

Answer

Distractor options are designed to complete one rule partially but violate another, making them tempting but incorrect.

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