Revelian Verbal Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers

Question 1

All employees who attend the optional training session are eligible for a promotion.
Sarah is an employee who is eligible for a promotion.
Therefore, Sarah must have attended the optional training session.
Which of the following statements identifies the flaw in the reasoning above?

Accepted Answer

It confuses a necessary condition with a sufficient condition.

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It assumes that only employees who attend the training are eligible for promotion.

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It fails to consider that Sarah might be a new employee.

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It assumes that all employees want to be promoted.

Question 2

A recent study showed that cities with a higher number of public parks per capita have lower rates of respiratory illness. The conclusion drawn was that the presence of public parks improves air quality, leading to better respiratory health. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

Cities with more public parks also tend to have stricter industrial air pollution regulations.

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The study did not differentiate between different types of respiratory illnesses.

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The study was conducted over a single year, which may not account for seasonal variations in air quality.

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Many residents of the cities with fewer parks reported that they regularly exercise indoors.

Question 3

Read the following passage and determine the primary assumption made by the author: 'Our company's 'Flexi-Time' policy, which allows employees to set their own work schedules, has been a resounding success. Since its implementation, overall team productivity has increased by 15%. Therefore, to further boost our company's output, we should extend this policy to all departments.'

Accepted Answer

The 15% increase in productivity is directly and solely caused by the 'Flexi-Time' policy.

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Employees in all departments are equally capable of managing their own schedules.

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All employees prefer a flexible work schedule over a traditional one.

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Other companies that have implemented similar policies have also seen productivity gains.

Question 4

Which of the following is the best example of deductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

All squares are rectangles. All rectangles have four sides. Therefore, all squares have four sides.

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Every time it has rained in the past, my car has gotten wet. It is raining now, so my car will get wet.

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The first three books in the series were mysteries. Therefore, the fourth book will also be a mystery.

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Team A has won its last five games. Therefore, Team A will win its next game.

Question 5

Statement 1: Some managers are leaders. Statement 2: All leaders are effective communicators. If the above statements are true, which of the following conclusions must also be true?

Accepted Answer

Some managers are effective communicators.

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All managers are effective communicators.

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All effective communicators are leaders.

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No managers are effective communicators.

Question 6

A marketing manager stated, 'Our new advertising campaign for the 'Energize' sports drink has been highly effective. Sales have increased by 25% in the regions where the new ads were launched.' Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the manager's argument?

Accepted Answer

Sales of other sports drinks in the same regions have remained flat or declined during the same period.

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The company's main competitor recently recalled one of their popular drinks.

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The 'Energize' drink was recently reformulated with a new flavor.

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The advertising campaign has won several industry awards for creativity.