Abductive Reasoning Questions

Abductive Reasoning Questions

Abductive Reasoning Questions

1. A city's recycling rate has increased by 40%. What is the most likely cause?
The city implemented a new recycling education program
Fines for not recycling were introduced
The city provided free recycling bins
Landfill fees were increased
2. A man is seen carrying a briefcase into a restaurant. What is the most plausible explanation?
He is a businessperson going to a meeting
He is delivering something
He is on his way to work
He doesn’t want to leave his briefcase in the car
3. A restaurant chain's profits have increased despite no change in menu prices. What is the most probable cause?
They've reduced portion sizes
They've negotiated better deals with suppliers
They've improved operational efficiency
They've cut staff wages
4. Which of the following is an example of a compound machine?
Lever
Inclined plane
Scissors
Wedge
5. A driver is driving slowly on an empty road, and there is no visible obstruction. What is the most likely explanation?
The driver is unfamiliar with the area
The driver is cautious
The car is experiencing mechanical issues
The driver is lost
6. A bus driver stops at a green light and doesn’t proceed for several seconds. What is the most likely explanation?
The driver is distracted
The driver is waiting for pedestrians
The bus is experiencing mechanical problems
The driver is unfamiliar with the route
7. Which of the following is an example of a pulley system?
Crowbar
Scissors
Block and tackle
Inclined plane
8. The usually bustling town square is deserted. There are a few abandoned shopping bags on the ground and a half-eaten ice cream cone melting in the sun. What's the most likely explanation?
A sudden downpour of rain cleared the square.
It's a national holiday and everyone is home celebrating.
A power outage caused all the shops to close early.
Everyone left for a community event that started unexpectedly.
9. A country's literacy rate has increased dramatically. What is the most likely cause?
The government increased education funding
More libraries were built
A new teaching method was introduced
TV programs became more educational
10. Which of the following is not a type of bearing?
Ball bearing
Roller bearing
Bushing
Sprocket bearing
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