Wonderlic Personnel Test Proverbs and Adages 3

Question 1

"Too many cooks spoil the broth" warns about what?

Accepted Answer

Too many people interfering in one task

Answer

When too many people contribute to one job, the result suffers.

Question 2

Which proverb means you should take advantage of opportunity quickly?

Accepted Answer

Strike while the iron is hot

Answer

Act while conditions are favorable, like a blacksmith works hot iron.

Question 3

"You can't judge a book by its cover" means what?

Accepted Answer

Appearances can be misleading

Answer

Outward appearance does not reliably reveal true value or character.

Question 4

Which adage advises against creating unnecessary trouble?

Accepted Answer

Let sleeping dogs lie

Answer

"Let sleeping dogs lie" means leave a settled situation alone.

Question 5

"Rome wasn't built in a day" teaches that what?

Accepted Answer

Great things take time

Answer

Important achievements require patience and sustained effort.

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