Aptitude Assessment Test

1. CACOPHONY : SOUND ::

Aroma : Smell

Flavor : Taste

Texture : Touch

Chaos : Order

2. A city implements a bike-sharing program. Within a year, air pollution levels decrease by 8%. What is the most probable connection between these events?

More people using bikes instead of cars

Decreased industrial activity

Implementation of stricter emission standards

Increased use of electric vehicles

3. A survey finds that people who practice regular self-reflection report better decision-making skills. Which of the following can be logically inferred?

Self-reflection is the only way to improve decision-making skills

People who don't practice self-reflection always make poor decisions

There may be a positive relationship between regular self-reflection and improved decision-making skills

All good decision-makers must practice daily self-reflection

4. In a race, Jack finished ahead of Mike, Luke finished behind Mike but ahead of Steve, and Tom finished behind Steve. Who finished last?

Mike

Luke

Steve

Tom

5. An economist argues that raising the minimum wage will lead to job losses, as businesses will be forced to lay off workers to maintain profitability. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken this argument?

Some businesses have already voluntarily raised their minimum wages

Higher wages lead to increased worker productivity and reduced turnover

The proposed minimum wage increase is gradual and implemented over several years

Other countries with higher minimum wages have lower unemployment rates

6. The ancient Greeks believed the Earth was the center of the universe. Therefore, the Earth must be the center of the universe. What type of fallacy is this?

Appeal to tradition

Appeal to authority

False cause

Slippery slope

7. Complete the series: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, ...?

486

487

488

489

8. If PATTERN is coded as 16-1-20-20-5-18-14, how is RECOGNITION coded?

18-5-3-15-7-14-9-20-9-15-14

17-4-2-14-6-13-8-19-8-14-13

19-6-4-16-8-15-10-21-10-16-15

20-7-5-17-9-16-11-22-11-17-16

9. All dolphins are mammals. Some mammals live in water. Therefore, some dolphins live in water. This argument is:

Valid

Sound

Invalid

Both valid and sound

10. KEYBOARD : COMPUTER :: STEERING WHEEL : ?

Driver

Road

Car

Turn