Raven's Progressive Matrices Test Raven's Progressive Matrices Mixed 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a matrix pattern, the total number of small elements inside each shape equals the row number (row 1 = 1 element, row 2 = 2 elements, row 3 = 3 elements). The missing cell is in row 3. How many internal elements should the missing shape contain?
- 1
- 2
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
Correct answer: 3
The rule ties the count of internal elements directly to the row number, so row 3 requires 3 elements.
Question 2: Which test set in the Standard Progressive Matrices (SPM) is considered the most difficult?
- Set A
- Set B
- Set D
- Set E (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Set E
Set E contains the most complex abstract reasoning items in the SPM, requiring multi-rule deduction.
Question 3: A matrix shows shapes that alternate between filled and outlined versions across columns. In column 1 shapes are filled, column 2 shapes are outlined, column 3 shapes are filled. The shapes across rows are: circle, triangle, hexagon. The bottom-right cell should be:
- An outlined hexagon
- A filled circle
- A filled hexagon (Correct answer)
- An outlined triangle
Correct answer: A filled hexagon
Row 3 uses hexagons and column 3 uses filled shapes, so the answer is a filled hexagon.
Question 4: In the Advanced Progressive Matrices (APM), what is the standard time limit for Set II under timed conditions?
- 20 minutes
- 40 minutes (Correct answer)
- 60 minutes
- No time limit
Correct answer: 40 minutes
The APM Set II is standardly administered with a 40-minute time limit under timed testing conditions.
Question 5: A 3×3 matrix shows a pattern where each shape is overlaid with a second shape. Row 1: circle+square, circle+triangle, circle+pentagon. Row 2: square+circle, square+triangle, square+pentagon. Row 3: triangle+circle, triangle+square, ?
- Triangle+triangle
- Pentagon+triangle
- Triangle+pentagon (Correct answer)
- Circle+pentagon
Correct answer: Triangle+pentagon
Row 3 uses triangle as the base shape, and column 3 uses pentagon as the overlay, giving triangle+pentagon.
Question 6: Which of the following is NOT a type of rule commonly found in Raven's matrices items?
- Addition/subtraction of elements
- Rotation and reflection
- Alphabetical ordering of letters (Correct answer)
- Progression in size or number
Correct answer: Alphabetical ordering of letters
RPM items are non-verbal and abstract; alphabetical ordering of letters is a verbal/crystallized ability not tested.
Question 7: In a matrix, a square is divided into 4 quadrants. Moving left to right across each row, one additional quadrant is shaded. Row 1: 0 shaded, 1 shaded, 2 shaded. Row 2: 1 shaded, 2 shaded, 3 shaded. Row 3: 2 shaded, 3 shaded, ?
- 2 quadrants shaded
- 3 quadrants shaded
- 4 quadrants shaded (Correct answer)
- 0 quadrants shaded
Correct answer: 4 quadrants shaded
The pattern adds one shaded quadrant per column, and row 3 column 3 continues to 4 fully shaded quadrants.
Raven's Progressive Matrices Test Raven's Progressive Matrices Mixed 3
In a matrix pattern, the total number of small elements inside each shape equals the row number (row 1 = 1 element, row 2 = 2 elements, row 3 = 3 elements).
The missing cell is in row 3.
How many internal elements should the missing shape contain?