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. You find a single, muddy paw print on your kitchen floor. Your dog, who usually stays indoors, is nowhere to be seen. What's the most likely explanation?
Someone left the back door open and the dog got out.
The dog learned to open the door handle and snuck out.
There's another animal inside the house, mistakable for your dog.
The dog disappeared and someone planted a fake paw print.
3. A friend who is always on time for social events is 45 minutes late. They finally arrive, flustered and apologetic, without their phone. What's the most likely explanation?
They completely forgot about the event.
They ran into unexpected transportation problems.
They decided to go for a walk and lost track of time.
They were caught up in an important work meeting.
4. What does a manometer measure?
Temperature
Pressure
Humidity
Velocity
5. Which of the following is an example of a pulley system?
Crowbar
Scissors
Block and tackle
Inclined plane
6. What does a dynamometer measure?
Speed
Power
Pressure
Temperature
7. Which of the following is not a type of bearing?
Ball bearing
Roller bearing
Bushing
Sprocket bearing
8. A local park has seen an increase in visitors over the past month. What is the most plausible reason?
The weather has been nicer
A new attraction was added to the park
Other entertainment options have become more expensive
There's been an increase in tourism
9. A company's customer complaints have decreased by 25%. What is the most probable reason?
The company improved its product quality
Customers have lower expectations
The company is ignoring complaints
Fewer people are buying the product
10. A company's employee retention rate has improved dramatically. What is the most probable cause?
The company increased salaries
The job market has worsened
The company introduced better work-life balance policies
The company threatened to outsource jobs
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