VEA Logical Reasoning 2

Question 1

If A is greater than B, and B is greater than C, which is true?

Accepted Answer

A is greater than C

Answer

Transitive reasoning: A > B > C, so A must be greater than C.

Question 2

Which number does NOT belong in this group: 9, 15, 21, 27, 32?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

9, 15, 21, 27 are all multiples of 3; 32 is not divisible by 3.

Question 3

Every employee who completes the training receives a certificate. Jordan did not receive a certificate. What can you conclude?

Accepted Answer

Jordan did not complete the training

Answer

If completing training guarantees a certificate and Jordan has no certificate, Jordan did not complete the training.

Question 4

A schedule shows tasks listed Monday through Friday. Tasks run in alphabetical order each week. This week started with Task C. Which task ran on Wednesday?

Accepted Answer

Task E

Answer

Monday=C, Tuesday=D, Wednesday=E following alphabetical order.

Question 5

Which conclusion follows logically? Premise 1: If a machine overheats, it shuts down. Premise 2: Machine A has shut down.

Accepted Answer

Machine A may have overheated

Answer

A shutdown could mean overheating, but other causes are also possible, so 'may have' is the correct inference.

VEA - Virtual Entry Assessment Practice Test

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VEA Logical Reasoning 2