TIBCO CCAT Assessment 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word does NOT belong with the others? ABSCOND, FLEE, DEPART, LINGER
- ABSCOND
- FLEE
- DEPART
- LINGER (Correct answer)
Correct answer: LINGER
ABSCOND, FLEE, and DEPART all mean to leave quickly; LINGER means to stay or delay.
Question 2: If x + y = 14 and x - y = 4, what is the value of x² - y²?
- 56 (Correct answer)
- 48
- 72
- 28
Correct answer: 56
x² - y² = (x+y)(x-y) = 14 × 4 = 56.
Question 3: A map uses a scale of 1 cm = 50 km. Two cities are 7.5 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance?
- 300 km
- 325 km
- 375 km (Correct answer)
- 350 km
Correct answer: 375 km
7.5 cm × 50 km/cm = 375 km.
Question 4: IMPEDE : FACILITATE :: OBSCURE : ___
- HIDE
- CLARIFY (Correct answer)
- DARKEN
- COVER
Correct answer: CLARIFY
IMPEDE (block) is the opposite of FACILITATE (help); OBSCURE (make unclear) is the opposite of CLARIFY.
Question 5: In a logical sequence, if A > B, B > D, and C > A, which is the smallest?
- A
- B
- C
- D (Correct answer)
Correct answer: D
The order is C > A > B > D, making D the smallest.
Question 6: A salesperson earns a base salary of $2,000/month plus a 5% commission on sales. If they earn $3,500 in a month, what were their total sales?
- $20,000
- $35,000
- $30,000 (Correct answer)
- $25,000
Correct answer: $30,000
Commission = $3,500 - $2,000 = $1,500; Sales = $1,500 ÷ 0.05 = $30,000.
Question 7: Which sentence uses the word INFER correctly?
- The professor will infer her students with new knowledge.
- From the clues, the detective was able to infer the suspect's motive. (Correct answer)
- Please infer your conclusions in the report heading.
- She inferred the chart to the audience during the presentation.
Correct answer: From the clues, the detective was able to infer the suspect's motive.
INFER means to deduce or conclude from evidence; using clues to determine a motive is the correct usage.
TIBCO CCAT Assessment 5
Which word does NOT belong with the others? ABSCOND, FLEE, DEPART, LINGER