Aptitude and Reasoning questions 1 / 36 A mother weighs 100 Kg and her son weighs 50 Kg. If the son is sitting 6 meters from the pivot, how many meters from the pivot should the mother sit to balance the seesaw. Select one of the following: 2 meters 10 meters 3 meters 4 meters 2 / 36 If a car and a bowling ball went off a 100-metre cliff at the same time, which would hit the ground first? No difference Bowling ball Car 3 / 36 In the circuit shown, how many switches need to be closed to light up one bulb? Two Four One Three 4 / 36 What is deductive reasoning? Making observations to draw conclusions Applying broad principles to specific situations Identifying inconsistencies in arguments Generating creative ideas 5 / 36 If gear X turns clockwise at a constant 10rpm. How does gear Y turns? Correct answer: Clockwise 3rpm Anticlockwise 4rpm Anticlockwise 5rpm Clockwise 5rpm 6 / 36 In what direction will gear 3 turns? Clockwise Both ways Does not move Anticlockwise 7 / 36 Which box follows the other in the order? D A B E C 8 / 36 Approximately how much force is required to lift up the weight? 180 lbs. 60 lbs. 45 lbs. 90 lbs. 9 / 36 If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10rpm. How does wheel Y turns? Clockwise faster Anticlockwise slower Anticlockwise faster Clockwise slower 10 / 36 How many bulbs will light up when the switch is closed 1 bulb 3 bulbs 2 bulbs 4 bulbs 11 / 36 You put the same amount of weight at the end of these two pendulums. If you let go of the two pendulums at the same time, which will swing faster? B A 12 / 36 You will see a series of shapes, letters below . Choose the correct shape, figure or letter that would follow the last shape or fill the blank space shown. B A C B 13 / 36 The diagram shows two fixed cogwheels which can only rotate around their own axis. A rack is inserted between the two cogwheels and is moved in the direction shown by the arrow. What are the directions of movement and velocities of the cogwheels? Different directions, different velocities Same direction, same velocities Same direction, different velocities Different directions, same velocities 14 / 36 You will see a series of shapes, numbers or letters below. Choose the correct shape, figure or letter that would follow the last shape or fill the blank space shown. C B D A 15 / 36 If the shopping trolley was moving in the direction of the big arrow and then you stopped it suddenly, which way would the bottle fall? Select one of the following: Direction A Does not fall Direction B Both Direction 16 / 36 You are presented with a sequence of five figures. From the answer choices, you have to determine the possible figure that best matches the next figure of the sequence A B C D 17 / 36 In which direction will the arm swing when the handle is moved as shown? Both Direction Direction A Direction B Neither Direction 18 / 36 Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight? 13 lbs. 16 lbs. 10 lbs. 12 lbs. 19 / 36 In which direction will the gear at the right turn? Do not know Anticlockwise Clockwise Does not move 20 / 36 You are presented with a sequence of figures. From the answer choices, you have to determine the possible figure that best matches the next figure of the sequence A B C D 21 / 36 Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful for general woodwork?  All above 3, 5, & 7 1, 6 & 9 4, 6, & 8 22 / 36 You will see a series of shapes, numbers or letters below on the left. Choose the correct shape, figure or letter that would follow the last shape or fill the blank space shown. A B D C 23 / 36 How much force (in kg) do we need to use to lift the 120 kg weight? 15kg 24kg 45kg 34kg 24 / 36 You are presented with a sequence of figures. From the answer choices, you have to determine the possible figure that best matches the missing figure in the sequence 3 1 4 2 25 / 36 Which box follows the other in the order? B C A D E 26 / 36 Which tool or combination of tools would be most useful to repair broken radio 1 & 9 4, 6, & 8 All above 1, 6 & 9 27 / 36 If bar Y moves left at a constant speed, how does bar X move? Right and same speed Left and faster Left and same speed Right and faster 28 / 36 Which is most suitable tool for assembling a friction fit wooden frame? 4 1 2 3 29 / 36 Two men are carrying a heavy box on a plank. Which man is carrying more of the load? Select one of the following: Man B Man A Both Man Don’t Know 30 / 36 You will see a series of shapes, numbers or letters below. Choose the correct shape, figure or letter that would follow the last shape or fill the blank space shown. C D E A B 31 / 36 Which box follows the other in the order? B A D E C 32 / 36 If gear A turns 5 times, how many times will gear B turn? 30 times 20 times 24 times 12 times 33 / 36 Approximately how much force is needed to lift the weight? Select one of the following: 9 lbs. 15 lbs. 14 lbs. 21 lbs. 34 / 36 Which is most suitable tool for breaking up concrete? 4 2 1 3 35 / 36 If drive wheel X rotates clockwise at a speed of 10rpm. How does wheel Y turn? Anticlockwise Anticlockwise faster Clockwise same Clockwise faster 36 / 36 Which cognitive skill involves the ability to recognize patterns and relationships between objects? Abstract reasoning Spatial visualization Analytical thinking Numerical reasoning Your score is Restart quiz