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Whichever type of test you are given, the questions are almost
always presented in multiple-choice format and have definite
correct and incorrect answers. As you proceed through the test,
the questions may become more difficult and you will usually find
that there are more questions than you can comfortably complete in
the time allowed. Very few people manage to finish these tests and
the object is simply to give as many correct answers as you can.
Your score is then compared with the results of a control group
which has taken the tests in the past. This control group could
consist of other graduates, current job holders or a sample of the
population as a whole. Your reasoning skills can then be assessed
in relation to this control group and judgments made about your
ability.
Sample Numerical Aptitude Test Questions
| Identify the missing number at the end of the series. |
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3, 11, 19, 27, ? |
33 |
35 |
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3, 6, 11, 18, ? |
24 |
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516, 497, 478, 459,
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436 |
440 |
438 |
452 |
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the missing number within the series. |
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33, ?, 19, 12, 5 |
31 |
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27 |
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11, 19, ?, 41, 55 |
31 |
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39 |
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98, 94, ?, 70, 38 |
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Identify the missing
number. |
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49 |
16 |
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36 |
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Identify the missing
number. |
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14 |
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34 |
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73 |
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56 |
45 |
55 |
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It costs a
manufacturer X dollars per component to make the first 1,000
components. All subsequent components cost X÷3 each. When X =
$1.50 How much will it cost to manufacture 4,000 components?
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$3,000 |
$4,000 |
$3,250 |
$4,500 |
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A train
traveling at 60 mph enters a tunnel that is 5 miles long. The
train is one mile long. How many minutes does it take for the
whole train to pass through the tunnel?
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In the Shelbyville
election, the Republican candidate received one and a half
times as many votes as the Democrat candidate. The Democrat
candidate received one third more votes than the Independent
candidate. 900 votes were cast for the Independent candidate.
How many votes were cast for the Republican candidate?
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1,400 |
1,600 |
1,000 |
1,800 |
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Anna and John both
drive to their new home 400 miles away. Anna drives the family
car at an average speed of 60 mph. John drives the removal
truck at an average speed of 50 mph. During the journey, Anna
stops for a total of 1 hour and 20 minutes, John stops for
half as long. What is the difference in minutes between their
arrival times?
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| Answers to sample numerical aptitude test questions. |
1) B |
2) D |
3) B |
4) B |
5) B |
6) C |
7) B |
8) D |
9) B |
10) E |
11)E |
12)C |
More information about numerical aptitude tests.
Sample Verbal Aptitude Test Questions
Glaciers begin to form where snow remains year-round and enough of
it accumulates to transform into ice. New layers of snow compress
the previous layers and this compression forces the icy snow to
re-crystallize, forming grains similar in size and shape to cane
sugar. Gradually the grains grow larger and the air pockets
between the grains get smaller, meaning that the snow slowly
becomes more dense. After about two winters, the snow turns into
firn, an intermediate state between snow and ice. Over time the
larger ice crystals become more compressed and even denser, this
is known as glacial ice. Glacial ice, because of its density and
ice crystals, often takes a bluish or even green hue.
1) Glaciers cannot form where snow does not remain all year
round.
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can't say |
2) Firn is less dense than snow but more dense than ice.
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can't say |
3) Glacial ice is always greenish or bluish in color.
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can't say |
4) Snow falls every year in areas where glaciers form.
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can't say |
5) The increase in density is caused by the grains becoming
smaller.
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can't say |
Answers to sample verbal aptitude questions 1) A 2) B 3) B 4) C 5) B
More information about verbal aptitude tests.
Sample Abstract Reasoning Test Questions
1) Which figure completes the statement?
Hint: Begin by comparing the top figures. Does each one contain
the same number of elements? If so, does each contain the same
elements? If so, the elements must have been moved in some way.
This is usually done by reflection or rotation. Answer = C
2) Which figure completes the series?
Hint: Begin by looking for a relationship between the figures
in the top row. If you think you have found one, then check that
the same relationship holds for the second row. Answer = C
3) Which figure completes the grid?
Hint: Check to see if each row and column contains one, and
only one, of each shape. If not, then divide the grid horizontally
and vertically. Are they reflections? If not, are individual rows
related in some way? What about individual columns? If not, divide
the grid into four groups of four squares? Is there a relationship
between these groups? Answer = A
More information about abstract reasoning tests.
Sample Spatial Aptitude Test Questions
1) Which group of shapes can be assembled to make the shape
shown?
2) Which pattern can be folded to make the cube
shown?
Answers to sample spatial ability questions 1) C 2) A
More information about spatial ability tests.
Sample Mechanical Aptitude Test Questions
1. How much force is required to lift the weight?
A) 40lbs |
B) 50lbs |
C) 60lbs |
D)70lbs |
Answer to sample mechanical aptitude question 1) C
More information about mechanical aptitude tests.
You may be asked to answer the questions
either on paper or using a PC or palm-top, as online testing is
becoming increasingly popular. The advantage of online testing is
that once the test is completed, an analysis of the results can be
calculated straight away. This means that the organization can
continue with the selection process with the results ‘in hand’
rather than keep you waiting or send you home and call you back in
at a later date. Another advantage is that you can take the test
at a recruitment agency or even in your own home. Online testing
is particularly suitable for initial screening as it is very
cost-effective.
Some of the advantages of online testing are:
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Increased cost-savings
- no printed material is needed.
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Increased security -
test data can be easily encrypted.
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Increased speed -
scoring and interpretation are done immediately.
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Increased
standardization – question presentation is uniform.
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