TSA TSA Problem Solving & Decision Making 3

Question 1

When solving a TSA 'necessary reinterpretation' question, you are required to:

Accepted Answer

Find a completely new way to frame or understand the information given

Answer

Rewrite the passage in simpler language

Answer

Identify grammar mistakes in the problem statement

Answer

Calculate a new mathematical average

Question 2

Three meetings need to be held — A (1 hr), B (2 hrs), and C (1.5 hrs) — with no overlaps. What is the minimum total time required?

Accepted Answer

4.5 hours

Answer

3.5 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

5 hours

Question 3

A box contains 4 red balls and 6 blue balls. If one ball is drawn at random, what is the probability it is red?

Accepted Answer

2/5

Answer

1/3

Answer

3/5

Answer

1/4

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'lateral thinking' as a problem-solving approach?

Accepted Answer

Using creative, indirect, and unexpected approaches to overcome problems

Answer

Following a step-by-step logical sequence to the solution

Answer

Applying mathematical formulas systematically

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Checking all possible solutions through exhaustive enumeration

Question 5

In a logic grid puzzle typical of TSA problem solving, the primary tool used to eliminate options is:

Accepted Answer

Systematic use of given clues to rule out impossible combinations

Answer

Trial and error without recording results

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Guessing based on intuition

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Averaging numerical values to find the answer

Question 6

If a number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%, what happens to the original value?

Accepted Answer

It decreases by 4%

Answer

It returns to the original value

Answer

It increases by 4%

Answer

It decreases by 2%