Raven's Progressive Matrices Test Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield Raven's Progressive Matrices Test facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A matrix shows one separate shape per cell in row 1, two shapes in row 2, and three shapes in row 3. How many shapes appear in each cell of the missing row 3? → Three
2. One item in the store has a 20% price reduction. How much more must be added to the percentage to reach the original price? → 25
3. A matrix shows 8 elements in the first cell, with each subsequent cell losing 2 elements. What is the count in the 4th cell? → 2
4. In an RPM figure, a line at 135° is described as pointing in which direction? → Diagonal from upper-right to lower-left
5. In a matrix, identical shapes rotate 45° clockwise per column: 0° in column 1, 45° in column 2, and ___ in column 3? → 90°
6. 4-7 years. Mental/physical issues in older people. → CPM recommended group
7. We standardized quantified evaluation of a characteristic. → Psychometric test
8. Which of the following best describes a 'constant angle' pattern in Raven's Progressive Matrices? → All lines in the matrix share the same orientation
9. A 3×3 matrix uses decreasing quantities: Row 1: 9, 7, 5. Row 2: 7, 5, 3. Row 3: 5, 3, ?. What completes the matrix? → 1
10. A matrix has the following quantity pattern: Row 1: 1, 2, 4. Row 2: 2, 4, 8. Row 3: 4, 8, ?. What value belongs in the missing cell? → 16
11. An RPM matrix row has lines at 10°, 20°, and 40°. Which description best fits this sequence? → Geometric — each angle doubles
12. An RPM cell contains a line at 75°. The next cell shows the supplementary angle. What angle appears in the next cell? → 105°
13. Decide what number should be used in place of the question mark. 1, 3, 12, 60, 360, ? → 2520
14. Which of the following scenarios best describes a 'distribution of three values' rule as it applies to Raven's Progressive Matrices? → Each row must contain exactly one circle, one square, and one triangle.
15. In a matrix, outer shapes are always shaded black while inner shapes are always white. The missing figure shows a black pentagon — what does it contain inside? → A white inner pentagon
16. Which term describes lines in an RPM matrix that meet at exactly 90° angles? → Perpendicular lines
17. In an RPM matrix, when three shapes mutually overlap in a Venn-diagram arrangement, how many distinct non-overlapping regions are created in total? → 7 regions
18. A matrix has a no-repeat shading rule: no two cells in the same row share a shade. Row 3 shows black in column 1, white in column 2, and ___ in column 3? → Gray
19. A matrix shows quantities 5, 10, 20 in the first row and 3, 6, 12 in the second row. What single rule is common to both rows? → Doubling each cell value
20. The count of inner elements across a Raven's matrix row follows the sequence 1, 2, 4. Which mathematical relationship best describes this pattern? → Geometric progression — each term is multiplied by a constant ratio
21. Which of the following principles is fundamental to solving a continuous pattern progression problem in a Raven's Progressive Matrices test? → Recognizing a consistent, logical transformation across rows and columns.
22. A matrix has Row 1 quantities: 3, 5, 7 and Row 2 quantities: 6, 10, 14. What single pattern connects Row 1 to Row 2? → Row 2 doubles each Row 1 value
23. A Raven's matrix diagonal displays the values 1, 4, 9. This sequence is best classified as: → A sequence of perfect squares
24. Decide what number should be used in place of the question mark. → 26
25. Almost exclusively colored, with some black and white items. Answer: SPM presentation → FALSE
26. For adults 18 and older, it contains 48 things printed in black and white. → Advanced (APM)
27. A matrix shows a shading gradient darkening from right to left across all rows. The missing cell is in column 1. What shade does it display? → Dark
28. In a Raven's matrix, the top row contains 1 dot, the middle row contains 2 dots, and the bottom row contains 3 dots. What rule governs this pattern? → The number of dots increases by 1 each row
29. A matrix shows the quantity of black squares: Row 1: 1, 2, 3. Row 2: 4, 5, 6. Row 3: 7, 8, ?. What is the missing quantity? → 9
30. Decide what number should be used in place of the question mark. → 12