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Numerical Reasoning Test 

Numerical reasoning test aims to check mathematical abilities of an employee by requiring them to solve numerical problems. The concept of problems usually relates to the industry the company works in and includes data in the form of graphs or charts.

Sample Question:

What was the percentage of Insurance companies’ assets in the total assets of the financial system in the second quarter?

A) 34.48%

B) 28.26

C) 32.60%

D) 12.21%

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: 10 / (12+10+5+2)*100% = 34.48%. The correct answer is A.

Mathematics word problem

Math Word Problem questions are stated in the form of statements and candidates are asked to solve them and choose the correct answer from provided options.  

Sample Question:

Simon bought eight bananas for $0.96. How much would six bananas cost?

A. $0.64

B. $0.70

C. $0.72

D. $0.80

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: $0.96 is the price of 8 bananas so the price of 1 banana will be $0.12 and hence 6 bananas will cost $0.72. 

Averages 

These questions must be calculated using the mean's calculation formula because they relate to group data.

Sample Question:

6 students in a class scored 25, 23, 20, 16, 18 and 24 marks in a test out of 25. What is the average score of these students? 

A. 20

B. 21

C. 23

D. 24

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: Find the sum of all scores will be added and then divided by the total number of students. 

25 + 23 + 20 + 16 + 18 + 24 = 126

The average score of these students = 126 / 6 = 21
Hence correct answer is 21. 

Percentages 

Candidates are required to carefully comprehend the statement before calculating the percentage in accordance with the given scenario. 

 Sample Question:

A basketball team played 120 games and won 96 of them. What percentage of games did they lose?

A. 30%

B. 40%

C. 20%

D. 10%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: Firstly, let's find the number of games they lost. 

120 - 96 = 24. 

To find the percentage, we divide 24 by 120, multiply by 100

= 24/120 * 100 = 20%

Thus the total percent of matches they lost is 20%. 

Number sequences 

The candidates are given a series of number sequences and asked to identify the correct pattern according to the given scenario.

Sample Question:

What number comes next in this sequence? 

44,   53,   72,   65,   82,   91,   21,   ??

A. 12

B. 30

C. 14

D. 84

Correct Answer: B 

Explanation: 9 is added after several sequences hence 30 is the correct answer.

Verbal Reasoning test assesses the employee’s reading, understanding and analytical skills. It works in the following way: you are provided with a text, and there are four or five statements after it. You have to choose if the statement is true, false or there is not enough information to give an answer.

 Sample Question: 

In economics, money is a commodity, which is widely accepted by consumers. Money allows people to determine the economic value of goods and services they obtain and pay for them. During the recent years, the innovation in technologies entered the financial market and in the result those innovations, new payment instruments evolved. These new payments instruments include e-money and cryptocurrencies. The first cryptocurrency named Bitcoin was invented by a person with a pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. The creation of Bitcoin was Fert the crisis of 2008 and at that time, the trust in financial institutions reduced in a large extent. Therefore people started to use widely Bitcoin as an alternative dematerialised payment instrument, After all, Bitcoin became a hot topic for both people and financial regulators. The latter were upset because the risks arising from uncontrollability of cryptocurrencies.

Cryptocurrencies were used widely among people due to their independence from regulators of financial institutions.

A) False

B) True

C) There is not enough information

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: It is clear from the text that after the crisis, people did not trust the financial institutions and in this sense, Bitcoin was an alternative payment instrument. In addition, regulators were upset by the uncontrollability of cryptocurrencies. Putting together these facts, we can state that independence from regulators attracted people. Therefore, the correct answer is B)

Verbal comprehension

The candidates are given some comprehension passages to read and comprehend in order to complete the given questionsVerbal 

Sample Question:

Pedro goes either hunting or fishing every day. If it is snowing and windy, then Pedro goes hunting. If it is sunny and not windy, Pedro goes fishing. Sometimes it can snow and be sunny. 

Which of the following statements might be true:

A. If it is not sunny and it is snowing then Pedro goes hunting.

B. If it is windy and Pedro does not go hunting, then it is not snowing.

C. If it is windy and not sunny, then Pedro goes hunting.

D. If it is windy and sunny, then Pedro goes hunting.

E. If it is snowing and sunny then Pedro goes hunting

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: According to the short passage, Pedro goes hunting in snow and windy weather hence whenever the weather is not sunny he will go hunting. Thus, the correct answer is "if it is windy and not sunny, then Pedro goes hunting". 

Reading comprehension

There are seven species of deer living wild in Britain. The Red Deer and the Roe Deer are native species. Fallow Deer were introduced by the Romans and, since the seventeenth century, have been joined by three other non-native species: Sika, Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer the ancestors of which have escaped from parks. In addition, a herd of Reindeer was established in Scotland in 1952. Most of the Red Deer in Britain are found in Scotland, but there are significant wild populations in south-west and northwest England, East Anglia and the north Midlands. Red deer can interbreed with the introduced Japanese Sika deer and in some areas, hybrids are common.

Question: All of the red deer in Britain are found in Scotland.

A. True

B. False

C. Cannot Say

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The red deer's seven species are present in Britain and not all the species hence the given statement is false.

Analogies 

Analogies basically derive the relationship in two things in correspondence to other things. 

Sample Question: 

Medicine is to illness as the law is to -------

A. Anarchy

B. Discipline

C. Treason

D. Etiquette

Correct Answer: B 

Explanation: Medicine is used to cure the illness hence the law is used for maintaining the discipline. 

Antonyms

Antonyms describe the opposite words. Candidates have to choose the exact opposite of the provided word from the list given below.

Sample Question: 

What is the antonym of ‘narrow’?

A. Long

B. Straight

C. Curvy

D. Broad

Correct Answer: D 

Explanation: The antonym of narrow is broad. 

Synonyms 

Synonyms describe the same meaning words. Candidates have to choose the exact same meaning of the provided word from the list given below.

Sample Question: 

Which word does not have a similar meaning to – 'outcome?'

A. Affect

B. Result

C. Upshot

D. Effect

Correct Answer: B 

Explanation: The similar meaning of outcome is result. 

Mechanical Reasoning Tests are used in case of specialized jobs that require mechanical, engineering or electrical knowledge. 

Sample Question: 

Water is spilling from a barrel towards the bottom. What happens to the speed of the water pouring out of the hole when the water level drops.

A) It stays the same

B) It decreases

C) It increases

D) It stops coming out

E) It's impossible to say.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The speed at which the water leaves the bucket through the hole is related to the applied pressure to it. There is a higher amount of water trying to go through the hole, when the barrel is full. More pressure is exerted because the volume of water equals to the mass of water. This means more pressure, more speed. As water leaves the barrel through the hole, the volume reduces, same with the mass and the pressure also falls.

 You will be provided with a series of patterns, with one missing item labelled as “?”. The patterns are made up of graphical objects like symbols and shapes. You will be provided with multiple options to choose your answer from. You have to recognize the logic that governs the pattern and select the correct answer on the basis of that logic.

The sample question below will acquaint you with the type of questions you may expect in this test.

Sample Question 1:

Which of the given shapes is not the rotation of the original?

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The shape at option B is not the rotation of the original. The original shape flips vertically to form the new shape after rotating 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Sample Question 2:

Correct Answer:

Explanation: The sequence consists of two shapes or symbols, arrow and triangle. The arrow rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from one item to the next. The triangle doesn’t change its position from the first item to the second, but changes corner position in a counterclockwise direction from the second item to the third, and then third to the fourth. It doesn’t change between the fourth and fifth items, and changes corners from the fifth to the sixth item again, and so on. That is, the triangle skips one item and changes its position in the next two items. Following this logic, the correct answer should have an upward pointing arrow and the triangle should be in the bottom right corner.

Deductive reasoning tests are based on incomplete or unstructured information. You have to put together the data to find the right solution or find causal links.

Sample Question:

Chris has a business trip 16th - 18th

Alice works on Tuesday to Friday

Daniel is on vacation 14th - 18th

Bob works on Tuesday

Josh works on Tuesdays and Fridays, except 1st

8th is a holiday.

Arrange a meeting ensuring the presence of all colleagues.

A) 15th, 22nd and 29th

B) 1st and 22nd

C) 22nd and 29th

D) It is not possible to arrange a meeting

Correct Answer: C

Inductive reasoning test is a type of aptitude test that requires the employee to demonstrate a detail – oriented approach. The test provides a series of shapes, figures or images and requires finding a general rule, logical sequence or deciding what image fits in a gap.

Sample Question: 

Complete the pattern below.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation: We can notice from the sequence of images that the rectangles move clockwise and the triangle moves counterclockwise. The correct answer is D).

 Diagrammatic reasoning tests are a type of aptitude test that assesses a person's ability to understand and analyse visual information and solve problems using diagrams. The candidate must recognize the underlying pattern or relationships among the diagrams in order to answer the questions on these tests, which frequently consist of a series of diagrams that are connected in some way.

Sample Question:

Which set does the figure belong to?

Correct Answer: A

Explanation: Set A: There are two shaded circles, one unshaded circle and one crossed circle.

Set B: There are two crossed circles, one unshaded circle and one shaded  circle.

Figure: There are two shaded circles, one unshaded circle and one crossed circle.

Logical reasoning test is an aptitude test that evaluates a person's capacity for logical thought and problem-solving is the logical reasoning test. These tests frequently begin with a number of statements or arguments, followed by a number of questions that must be answered in light of the information presented.

Sample Question:

Question: Select the answer that completes the logical sequence matrix.

Answer: If you look at the columns, you will see that the first two columns include 2 pairs of parallel lines and 1 pair of intersecting lines. In the third column intersecting lines are absent, so the correct answer is C.

Critical thinking tests assess your ability to analyze and evaluate information; think logically and make informed decisions. 

These tests frequently include a number of questions or scenarios that call for the test-taker to use critical thinking abilities in order to find an answer or draw a conclusion.

Sample Question 1: 

A group of friends are trying to decide which movie to watch. One person suggests a romantic comedy, another suggests an action movie, and a third suggests a horror film. Which of the following is the best way for the group to come to a decision?

A. The group leader makes the decision for everyone.

B. The group takes a vote and the majority wins.

C. The group discusses the pros and cons of each option and makes a decision based on the information.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation: The group discusses the pros and cons of each option and makes a decision based on the information. This approach allows all members of the group to contribute to the decision-making process and ensures that the final decision is based on a thorough consideration of the options.

Sample Question 2: 

A company has been experiencing declining sales for the past year. The CEO proposes implementing a new marketing campaign to increase sales. What is the best way for the company to evaluate the effectiveness of the campaign?

A. The company tracks sales data over the next year to see if there is an increase.

B. The company surveys customers to ask if the campaign influenced their purchasing decision.

C. The company compares its sales data to that of other companies in the same industry.

Correct Answer: A.

Explanation: The company tracks sales data over the next year to see if there is an increase. This approach allows the company to directly measure the impact of the marketing campaign on sales, and to adjust the campaign as needed based on the results.

Sample Question 3: 

A political candidate is running for office on a platform of improving education in the community. What is the best way for the candidate to gain the support of voters on this issue?

A. The candidate makes promises about what they will do if they are elected.

B. The candidate explains the current problems with the education system and offers specific solutions.

C. The candidate shares personal stories about their own experiences with education.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The candidate explains the current problems with the education system and offers specific solutions. This approach shows that the candidate has a thorough understanding of the issues and is able to propose concrete solutions, which can help to gain the support of voters.

This test evaluates your ability to mentally rotate images of symbols and other shapes quickly and precisely.

You will see two symbols presented in pairs; some pairs are mirror images, while others have the same symbol with one rotated. You must choose the number of choices that includes a matching pair. 

Sample Question 1:

How many options contain a matching pair?

 Correct Answer: 1

Explanation: The pair of symbols in the first box is the same, except that they have been rotated. The numbers in the second box are different from the first pair, as they are mirrored, so they are not the same. So the correct answer is one matching pair.

Situational Judgment Test measures the ability of a candidate to select the most efficient action in different scenarios and situations taking place in the workplace and relating to their position. In this way, the employer assesses whether you fit the role you are applying for and your overall performance.

During the SJT assessment, you will be provided with different scenarios that relate to the position you are applying for. You must make judgments based on each situation and select one from the given choices. The questions are grouped by the types of responses they require.

• What is the most and least effective action from the provided list?
• What will be your most and least likely actions in the presented situation?
• Rate the given responses according to the presented situation.

Sample Question 1:

The company hired a new employee and assigned you as his or her supervisor. He/she was given a probationary period of three months, and he/she worked hard during this duration. However, due to sudden changes in the economic climate and financial losses incurred by the company, the board has decided to dismiss several employees, including him/her. The employee needs to be told about the board's decision. How would you proceed?

A. You understand and respect the board’s decision and will email the employee to inform him/her about the dismissal.

B. You invite the employee to an in-person meeting to inform him/her about the dismissal and the reasons behind the board’s decision.

C. You try to convince the board to deliver an explanation to the dismissed employees so that it doesn’t make you look bad.

D. You do or say nothing. You wait for the employee to ask you about the decision and then you disclose the news of his/her dismissal. 

Correct Answer:

There is no right or wrong answer. However, do think about the employee while choosing the answer.

Sample Question 2:

You are working as a Graduate Trainee for ABC Company, a manufacturer of single-use eco-friendly tableware for the European market.

You are on a rotational placement programme. You will spend 6 months in different departments of the organization to understand all the linkages in the firm, and after the rotational program, you will be assessed for a permanent managerial position in the Finance unit. At this moment, you are spending your rotational period in the HR department. 

Situation 1:

Your main task in the HR department is to review the procurement of recruitment services by your organization. You must evaluate the best value vendor and place a 12-month contract with them. 

You are going to have a meeting with the team consisting of three members: from the Finance, HR, and Procurement divisions. You have produced a list of three companies, and you know that the colleague from Finance favors the vendor A for its low price, the colleague from Procurement favors the vendor B because of their old warm relationships, and the colleague from HR supports the vendor C as they are the “gold standard” in the sector. 

You must make the final decision during this one-hour meeting.

Review the responses given in the table below and choose which one you think to be the “most effective” response to the situation and the “least effective” response to the situation.