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How to prepare for recruitment and selection tests
General ability Aptitude and skills

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How to prepare for recruitment and selection tests

ACER Press

First published 2007 by ACER Press Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd 19 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell, Victoria, 3124 Copyright 2007 Australian Council for Educational Research All rights reserved. Except under the conditions described in the Copyright Act 1968 of Australia and subsequent amendments, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of the publishers. Items developed by Frank Palmer Edited by Liz Steele Cover and text design by Scooter Design Typeset by Mason Design Printed by Print Impressions National Library of Australia Cataloguing-in-Publication data: More practise now: how to prepare for recruitment and selection tests. ISBN 9780864317810. 1. Ability - Testing - Problems, exercises, etc. I. Australian Council for Educational Research. 153.94 Visit our website: www.acerpress.com.au

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INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE: WORD KNOWLEDGE iv 1 1 5 8 11 14 18 22 27 32 32 34 36 42 42 44 47 47 50 54 54 58 61 65 71 72 75 78 82 83 83 86

Question type 1: Choose the misfits Question type 2: Find the synonym Question type 3: Find the analogies Question type 4: Find the relationship Question type 5: Find the pair relationship Question type 6: Prove the sentence Question type 7: Proverbs
CHAPTER TWO: READING COMPREHENSION CHAPTER THREE: MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS

Question type 1: Simple arithmetic Question type 2: Word problems Question type 3: Problems presented in a unit
CHAPTER FOUR: NUMBER SEQUENCES AND PATTERNS

Question type 1: Number sequences Question type 2: Number squares and circles
CHAPTER FIVE: NON-VERBAL REASONING

Question type 1: Linear pattern sequences Question type 2: Framework patterns

CHAPTER SIX: SPATIALVISUAL REASONING

Question type 1: Transparent tiles Question type 2: Overlapping tiles Question type 3: Birds-eye view of real features
CHAPTER SEVEN: MECHANICAL REASONING APPENDIX ONE: SAMPLE TESTS

Verbal test Numerical test Non-verbal test

APPENDIX TWO: ANSWER SHEET APPENDIX THREE: ANSWERS

Answers for chapter questions Answers for sample tests

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More Practise Now is a companion to Practise Now!, the best-selling book that provides explanations and examples of items frequently encountered in selection and recruitment tests. More Practise Now builds on this valuable information with more practice items and sample tests spanning the wide range of item types typically found in these tests. The additional practice will help familiarise test-takers with test items, build their condence and improve their test-taking skills. Each chapter of More Practise Now covers a different kind of question and also includes: a short introduction to the item type several practice items of that type. Three short sample tests are included in Appendix One after the practice sections. Answers are provided for all questions in Appendix Two. Appendix Three is a sample answer sheet like those you will use when taking selection and recruitment tests. You can use this in conjunction with the sample tests. For detailed explanations of the item types, including worked examples, look in the corresponding chapter of Practise Now!.

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word knowledge
Word knowledge questions test your understanding of: vocabulary word meanings sentence comprehension synonyms antonyms proverbs.

Question Type 1: CHOOSE THE MISFITS

Each of these items will consist of a list of six words. Find two of them that are not like the others.

example
1 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box.
Four of these have something in common. You are looking for the two that are different.

A B C D E F

torrent deluge ood riot chop pelt

Read the instruction carefully. You are looking for two that do not fit.

Your answers are the two that do not belong with the others.

____ and ____

The answer to this example is D and E. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Choose the mists in Chapter One, page 7 of Practise Now!.

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Now practise on the following items.

1 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F oak elm rye eucalypt pine barley

HINT

Two are grains, while the others are trees.

____ and ____

2 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F oil petroleum grease hydrous fat humidity

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3 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F mysticism honour homage devotion inspiration reverence

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4 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F practice preparation improvise research spontaneous rehearsal

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5 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F paramount excess notable priority extreme supreme

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6 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F subordinate dependant increment annex supplement addition

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7 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F patchy consistent variable uniform sporadic random

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8 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F adverse disinclined reluctant difcult hesitant unwilling

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Question Type 2: FIND THE SYNONYM

This type of question tests your knowledge of synonyms, that is, words that have the same meaning.

example

1 Find the word that means most nearly the same as PALATIAL.

Choose one word from this list that has the closest meaning to the top one.

A B C D E

regal friendly smoky spacious palatable

You must find a word in the list that means the same as this one.

The answer to this example is D. For more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Find the synonym in Chapter One, page 9 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items.

1 Find the word that means most nearly the same as INTUITION. A B C D E perception impulse association reaction instinct

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2 Find the word that means most nearly the same as SEIZURE. A B C D E unconscious coma capture reversion restore

3 Find the word that means most nearly the same as DISCONTENT. A B C D E sentiment dissatisfaction sorrow unrest disappointment

4 Find the word that means most nearly the same as BESTOW. A B C D E inherit collect receive acquire give

5 Find the word that means most nearly the same as BIAS. A B C D E prejudice decision impartial arbitrate adjudicate

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6 Find the word that means most nearly the same as EXPERT. A B C D E reliability aptness dabbler professional novice

7 Find the word that means most nearly the same as ADAGE. A B C D E maxim erred unsound maximise minimise

8 Find the word that means most nearly the same as SAGE. A B C D E sanity scholar ignorant saga sagging

9 Find the word that means most nearly the same as LUCID. A B C D E enigmatic intuition rational fallable instinct

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Question Type 3: FIND THE ANALOGIES

This type of question tests your ability to see ways in which abstract ideas can be described in concrete things.

example

1 Which one would best suggest PERMANENCE?

Choose one of these concrete things that illustrates the idea.

A B C D E

a world tour a gentle wind a mossy rock a wagging tail a owing river

This word is the abstract idea.

The answer to this example is C. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Find the analogies in Chapter One, page 11 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items.

1 Which one would best suggest IMPOUNDED? A B C D E a gate confused a safety barrier conscated struck

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2 Which one would best suggest INFINITY? A B C D E stars in the universe a perfect snowake an ocean a map of the world the sun

3 Which one would best suggest DURABILITY? A B C D E sunshine on a beach new tyres a granite benchtop a diamond instant lawn

4 Which one would best suggest PRODUCTIVITY? A B C D E an SMS message an email a road repair crew a modern factory an exciting job

5 Which one would best suggest INFLUENCE? A B C D E shopping for clothes an acquaintance a newspaper article a role model a camping trip

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6 Which one would best suggest ASCENDANCY? A B C D E new glasses a new car a salesperson the largest company an auditor

7 Which one would best suggest MODERATION? A B C D E a dissipated life a big party a meal at home a hedonist cornucopia

8 Which one would best suggest HARMONY? A B C D E tribal celebration a rock concert a political party synchronised swimming a chess game

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Question Type 4: FIND THE RELATIONSHIP

This type of question tests your ability to make connections between words. You are given two related words and your task is to nd a word that relates to a given word in the same way as the two initial words.

example
These words are related to each other.

1 CLIPPERS are to WIND as ROWBOATS are to

A B C D E

oat glass team sail in oar

Mark the letter to show your answer. Find which word in the list makes a pair with the same relationship.

A B C D E

The answer to this example is E. For more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Find the relationship in Chapter One, page 14 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items.

1 NEEDLE is to THREAD as SPRINKLER is to A B C D E garden lawn water tree rain

HINT

The thread goes through the needle.

A B C D E

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2 HOPS is to BEER as WHEAT is to A B C D E corn barley oats bread soup

A B C D E

3 TYRE is to TRUCK as HULL is to A B C D E liner lorry wagon dinghy canoe

A B C D E

4 CLAY is to BRICK as SAND is to A B C D E beach sandstone quarry glass sandpit

HINT

Clay is used to make bricks.

A B C D E

5 ENTERTAINMENT is to AUDIENCE as WORK is to A B C D E commission employee plumbing manager planning

A B C D E

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6 PILOT is to AIRCRAFT as MANAGER is to A B C D E accountant director company boardroom parliament

A B C D E

7 WRITE is to STORY as PAINT is to A B C D E wall roller portrait print brush

A B C D E

8 SPORT is to ARENA as HOLIDAY is to A B C D E shing camping surng football resort

A B C D E

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Question Type 5: FIND THE PAIR RELATIONSHIP

This type of question tests your understanding about the relationships between pairs of words. You will see a pair of words that are related to each other. You must select a pair from the list that best reects a relationship similar to the rst pair of words.

example
Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between the pair of words in bold.
This pair of words has a relationship.

1 remote distant

A drive lever

B eliminate remove

C forget remember

D overcoat dress

Find the pair with the same relationship.

The answer to this example is B. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Find the pair relationships in Chapter One, page 18 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items.

1 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between disinterested and impartial. A gliding sailing B tepid cool C attractive attracted D walking strolling

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2 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between engine and heart. A clutch accelerator B computer brain C hammer chisel D screw screwdriver

HINT

Look for an object that symbolises a part of the body.

3 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between grain and wheat. A beef sheep B tofu milk C car bus D animal cat

4 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between devalue and regress. A compliant recalcitrant B bestow borrow C esteem disrepute D nirvana paradise

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5 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between ship and aeroplane. A pilot navigation B passengers crew C port starboard D cockpit ight deck

6 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between doe and fawn. A mare foal B heifer bull C joey buck D lamb calf

7 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between worker and manager. A student learner B farmer grazier C country state D tractor mower

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8 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between lover and affection. A Juliet Casanova B endearment attraction C courting wooing D sweetheart desire

9 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between baby and pensioner. A apprentice graduate B acorn tree C cell virus D kite jumbo jet

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Question Type 6: PROVE THE SENTENCE

This type of question includes a summary sentence followed by ve statements. You are to choose two statements that give all the evidence needed to prove the summary statement.

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1 Two of the following statements together prove that: JAMES WENT SURFING AT THE WEEKEND. The statements are: A Surng is Jamess favourite sport. B Jamess friends go surng every Saturday. C The waves were very good at the weekend. D James plays football with his friends on Sunday. E James joins his friends every time they go surng.
SUMMARY SENTENCE: Should be taken as true.

FIVE STATEMENTS: Find the two of them that prove the sentence.

____ and ____

Mark your answers clearly.

The answer to this example is B and E. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Prove the sentence in Chapter One, page 20 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items.

1 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that I ALWAYS TRAVEL TO WORK BY BICYCLE. A B C D E I ride my bicycle only on weekends. I drive my car only on Wednesdays and Fridays. I walk only on Mondays. I work only at weekends. I use public transport only on Tuesdays and Thursdays ____ and ____

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2 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that AUSTIN FLIES HIS PLANE FOR THE FUN OF IT. A B C D E Nick and Diana are farmers. The man who has a plane at Como Farm loves ying. A man keeps his plane next to Como Farm. The man who owns Como Farm is a keen pilot. Austin keeps his plane at Como Farm. ____ and ____

HINT

Draw a diagram to help you.

3 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that BILL ON THE HORSE OUR SOLO WON A GOLD MEDAL AT THE OLYMPICS. A B C D E Our Solos rider had a broken collarbone. The rider with the broken collarbone won a gold medal. Roycroft rode Our Solo in the Olympic Games. Bill with a broken collarbone won a gold medal at the Olympics. Our Solo won a gold medal for Australia. ____ and ____

4 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that HUGH IS JOANS GRANDSON. A B C D E Joan is related to Hugh. Anthea is Hughs daughter. Hugh is Austins son. Austin is Joans son. Antheas husband is Joans son. ____ and ____

HINT

Draw a family tree.

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5 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that TERRY STOLE $1.8 MILLION FROM KEN. A B C D E Ken had $1.8 million stolen by his business partner. Forged documents were used to steal money from his bank account. Terry is Kens only business partner. Terry was disbarred from practising because he stole money. Terry frequently stole small amounts of money from his business partners. ____ and ____

6 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that DAVID HAD HIS OPERATION YESTERDAY. A B C D E Davids surgeon did his only operation at St Vincents, on David. Davids surgeon was Dr Sayed. The nurse spent all day with David on Tuesday. He was in St Vincents hospital on Monday. Dr Sayed operated at St Vincents yesterday. ____ and ____

7 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that OSCAR LIKES MACHINERY. A B C D E David is married to Sonia. Oscar is Alahnas only brother. Alahnas brother likes machines. Davids daughter does not like machines. Sonias son loves machines. ____ and ____

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8 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that ANABEL LIVES IN SYDNEY. A B C D E Anabel ies home from Adelaide on Tuesdays. She never ies to Sydney from Perth. She ies direct to Perth every Monday. She always ies to Sydney from Adelaide. Anabel only ies to Perth and Adelaide. ____ and ____

9 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that CORY IS A TENTERFIELD TERRIER. A B C D E Breeders of Tentereld Terriers issue an Ownership Certicate. Bill breeds only Tentereld Terriers. Miniature Fox Terriers are ofcially called Tentereld Terriers. Corys breeder lives at Tentereld. Corys new owner has a certicate of ownership from Bill.

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Question Type 7: PROVERBS

This type of question tests your knowledge and understanding of proverbs.

example

1 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? Dont judge a book by its cover.

Find which one of these sayings has nearly the same meaning as the proverb.

A B C D

Prediction is a wise precaution. Illustrators dont read books. Appearances are often misleading. Choose carefully or waste your time.

This is a proverb. It is a saying that gives advice about life.

Write your answer.

The answer to this example is C. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Proverbs in Chapter One, page 23 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items.

1 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? A bad penny always turns up. A B C D Someone you do not want to see always comes along. Coin collectors always end up with lots of useless coins. No matter how you try to throw something away, it always returns. When you toss a badly balanced coin it always lands the same way up.

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2 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? A stitch in time saves nine. A B C D By sewing to a rhythm youll get more stitches done. Sew quickly and youll save time. A little maintenance prevents big breakages. By running too fast youll get a painful stitch.

3 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A B C D Get what you want regardless of the consequences. A hand-raised chicken is bigger than two wild ones. Aviary birds are twice as healthy as birds in the bush. Settle for what you have, instead of wanting more.

4 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? As ye sow, so shall ye reap. A B C D What you do to others will happen to you. Do good deeds and others will reap the benets. Plant wheat seeds in order to harvest wheat grains. If you sew with small stitches it will take a long time.

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5 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? Where theres a will theres a way. A B C D Dying without a will leaves trouble for a family. Determination achieves results. When youre lost, use willpower to nd your way. Make a wish and youll discover the right path.

6 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? A friend in need is a friend indeed. A B C D Friends with bad debts will trouble you for money. Someone needing a friend is the best friend. A friend who does good deeds will help you. The best friend you can have is one you can help.

7 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? A man is known by the company he keeps. A B C D Your reputation is made according to those with whom you mix. People gain their identity according to the company they work for. The people you spend most time with will know you the best. A person is known as successful from the company they own.

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8 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? A rolling stone gathers no moss. A B C D If you stay in one place too long youll grow mouldy. Keep moving to live an unencumbered life. Restless people dont stay long in one place. Nomads dont grow crops.

9 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? Discretion is the better part of valour. A B C D Its safer to take care than to be too brash. Keeping secrets takes strength. Have some discretion in the way you treat other people. You have the nal choice in how you live.

10 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? Man cannot live by bread alone. A B C D Simple foods lead to a boring, unexciting life. You need nourishing food. People need to drink wine to relax. People need love and spiritual sustenance.

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reading comprehension
Reading comprehension passages test your general reading ability. The passage, chart, table or graphic is provided followed by a set of questions. You must choose one answer for each question based on the material provided.

example
The basic materials in bricklaying are bricks and mortar. Bricks are usually made of clay, and mortar is usually made of water, sand and cement and/or lime. The purpose of mortar is to join separate bricks into one solid mass.

For the following questions, circle A, B, C or D.

Choose one of the endings to complete the sentence beginning to make a correct statement about the information in the passage.

1 Bricks are usually made of A clay. B wood. C metal. D plastic. 2 What are the basic materials in bricklaying? A glass and putty B bricks and mortar C pipes and adhesives D electrical components 3 Mortar is used to A decorate brick structures. B prevent bricks sticking together. C reduce the weight of brick structures. D join separate bricks into one solid mass.

This is the sentence beginning that needs to be finished. Read it carefully.

The answers are A, B, and D.

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For more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Chapter Two, pages 2630 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items.
This passage contains all of the information you need to answer the questions.

1 The great days of wool in Australia

Australias early land legislation developed as the continent was discovered and its resources explored. The unique character of the countrys early settlement governed the experimental nature of her landlords. The early governors had the power to make free grants of land and the rst of those were small and conned to the Sydney area, but with the growth of the pastoral industry, ofcers and ofcials began helping themselves to large blocks. The British government granted 400,000 hectares to the Australian Agricultural Company. In other colonies, 140,000 hectares was granted to the Van Diemens Land Company and another 100,000 hectares was granted to the promoters of the Swan River settlement in 1829. By 1831, when grants ended, probably 1.6 million hectares had been granted, most of it in very large holdings. By the time a way had been discovered over the Blue Mountains a boom was beginning and men were keen to move out with their ocks and herds from the crowded coastal plain. From 1828 wool was regularly exported to England and although the amounts were small, they were signicant of what was to follow. Australia was soon to become Britains most important supplier of wool and subsequently the worlds leading producer of ne Merino wool. The demand for grazing country became so great and Australias land laws lagged so far behind the demand that large areas of unsurveyed outback country were taken up by squatters who were unlicensed and technically trespassers. The situation was unsatisfactory all round, as the authorities did their best to restrict unlicensed grazing yet the squatter had no xed boundaries and no security of tenure. No wonder the squatter made no attempt to fence his lands nor to build himself a permanent homestead. The term squatter has been a mutable word in Australias history, changing its meaning often. At rst it was used disapprovingly to describe any ex-convict or criminal who squatted on unoccupied land, and unauthorised occupants surviving precariously in the wilderness. It took some years for the term to gain respectability. In a few years the wool trade had headed whaling and sealing as Australias main export business and almost everyone with ambition, respectable citizens, monied immigrants, and ex-ofcials wanted to invest in anything on four legs. In 1836 the rst Act was passed which allowed any man to legally occupy Crown lands, and from then on some of the most respectable and certainly the best heeled men in the colony were squatters. They were to become a class, ercely independent and animated by a dislike of city dwellers and government interference.

Source: The Great Days of Wool, by Joan Austin Palmer. Published by Rigby Publishers Ltd, Adelaide, 1980.

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For the following questions, circle A, B, C or D. 1.1 People could squat on unoccupied land because A there were large areas of unsurveyed outback country that was difcult to govern. B the authorities were unable to restrict unlicensed grazing. C early Australian land legislation was very strict. D squatters attempted to fence their land and build permanent homes. 1.2 Which of these choices is correct? A Fishing, whaling and sealing was once Australias largest business. B By law women were not permitted to take up land. C The discovery of a route over the Blue Mountains to the interior created an economic boom. D Many squatters illegally acquired land for nothing. 1.3 Which of these choices is correct? A Australias land laws were created and developed as the need arose. B Australia is still the largest exporter of Merino wool to Britain. C All people settling on granted government land were called squatters. D Australias early landlords experimented with the way they leased their houses to tenants.

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2 Opportunities for our company

There appears to be an opportunity for this company to provide training to the local labour force and the mining industry throughout the subject country. This opportunity could be coupled with the provision of well-trained contract or hire labour. A threat to the company at the moment is that Australian TAFE colleges are providing specialist trade training. The company does not seem to have taken advantage of in-country local language-based training. Nationalism in the subject country is easily underestimated and perhaps was used against the companys interests by the organisation which represented us there. Australian companies, with staff speaking only English, do not easily gain a foothold in that country. The mining industry marketplace, although well known and well understood by our company, is a small segment of that countrys economy, and we have put all our eggs in one basket. Political events which closed a number of very large mines in neighbouring countries have underlined the dangers of selling to one market sector or to one particularly large mining company. The subject country uses large numbers of civilian passenger vehicles with only basic support systems and little or no advanced technical expertise. This segment is being targeted by other, competing Australian companies and is an obvious opportunity for our auto division with its new products and services. This is a possible export opportunity as an outgrowth of the companys supply to the mining industry.

For the following questions, circle A, B, C or D. 2.1 The purpose of this passage is to A ensure that the local company representing the companys interests do so to the best of their ability. B present opportunities for building the business in another country. C demonstrate the need for more specialist trade training. D demonstrate the need to work with politicians in the country who have corruptly closed several large mines down. 2.2 Which of these choices is correct? A Their experience in training mine workers in the foreign country means that it can easily provide training products and services to operators of civilian passenger vehicles. B This company believes that having only one or two large customers is a risky strategy. C This company is from another (foreign) country and it competes with the TAFE colleges within Australia. D This company will sell civilian passenger vehicles to the foreign country.

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3 Safety equipment on board sailing boats

It is vital to ensure proper safety precautions are adhered to on board boats. All sailors must wear some form of buoyancy gear. A variety of buoyancy equipment is available that is worn on top of all other clothing. There are two main types of equipment: buoyancy aids which give some support in the water and lifejackets which give total support in the water and will turn an unconscious person into a oating position face up in the water. Lifejackets are either inated automatically by pulling a cord attached to a gas cylinder, or by mouth. They are worn deated when sailing. Most racing or inland sailors will wear buoyancy aids, while open sea sailors tend to prefer lifejackets. It is important that the buoyancy gear chosen complies with standard safety requirements. On larger sailing boats, safety harnesses may also be necessary. These are designed to keep the sailor attached to the boat via a lifeline and are typically worn whilst working on deck. The lifeline has a quick release clip that is attached to the harness. The harness is generally held in place by adjustable shoulder straps. Coloured strips are typically xed to the harness to aid identication at night or in foul weather. A more effective means of attracting attention during storms can be achieved through the use of a are. Usage of ares should be limited to open sea emergency situations. In addition to buoyancy gear and safety harnesses, special attention should also be given to ensuring that sailors have the most appropriate footwear. Boots or shoes can be chosen, but they must be at and have non-slip soles that provide maximum contact with the surface. Contact with the deck is enhanced by choosing shoes with continuous, shallow tread. Footwear with appropriate soles prevents slippage during wet conditions or on sloping decks.

For the following questions, circle A, B, C or D. 3.1 Sailors who do not race or sail inland A prefer buoyancy aids over life jackets. B prefer life jackets over buoyancy aids. C wear buoyancy aids deated while sailing. D check their gear regularly for compliance with safety standards. 3.2 In rough seas A at non-slip shoes should be worn. B coloured strips on harnesses provide the best form of identication. C ares assist with attracting attention in inland sailing. D sailors safety is decreased through the use of a lifeline.

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mathematical problems
Mathematical problems test your knowledge of basic mathematics (for example arithmetic) and your ability to solve real-world numerical problems. You should not use a calculator for these problems.

Question Type 1: SIMPLE ARITHMETIC

For this question type, you are given a calculation and a set of answers from which to choose.

example
1 78 + 59 = ? A 137 B 136
Check the calculation you need to do. You have five choices for the answer. Only one is correct.

C 127

D 126

E None of these

The answer to this question is A. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Simple Arithmetic in Chapter Three, page 35 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D.

1 134 97 = ? A 37 B 33 C 43 D 73 E None of these

2 436 49 = ? A 21264 B 21354 C 20364 D 21264 E None of these

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3 53 28 = ? A 1384 B 1584 C 1484 D 1474 E None of these

4 12=? 4 3 A 1/6 B 1/3 C 1/12 D 3/6 E None of these

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5 25% of 25% of 400 = ? A 50 B 20 C 100 D 25

First calculate 25% of 400. Then calculate 25% of that.

E None of these

6 40% of 50% of 800 = ? A 400 B 160 C 16 D 80 E None of these

7 81 A 8 B 9 C 7 D 6561 E None of these

8 If 14 = 7x, then x = A 7 B 2 C 10 D 1 E None of these

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Question Type 2: WORD PROBLEMS

These questions test your ability to solve mathematical problems described in words. You are given a description of a context that contains all the information you need. You are to work out the answer to the problem.

example
1 Grant competed in a 400 m swimming race. He won the rst 100 m lap in 55 seconds. Each of the three remaining laps took him two seconds longer than the previous lap to swim. How long did Grant take altogether? A B C D E Two minutes 26 seconds Two minutes 32 seconds Three minutes 46 seconds Three minutes 52 seconds None of these

The answer to this example is D. For more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Word problems in Chapter Three, page 37 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the items below, circling A, B, C or D.

1 A car travels 90 km in one and a half hours. What was the average speed? A 50 km/h B 60 km/h C 120 km/h D 90 km/h E None of these

2 An aeroplane travels 1200 km in three hours. What was the average speed? A 200 km/h B 400 km/h C 350 km/h D 800 km/h E None of these

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3 A ship travels 3600 km at an average speed of 30 km/h. How long did it take? A 4 days B 121 hrs C 60 hrs D 5 days E None of these

4 A buyer rejected ve out of every eight bullocks offered to him for sale, and he subsequently purchased 60 of them. How many were originally for sale? A 160 B 120 C 400 D 80 E None of these

5 A tiler needs to pave a oor measuring 4.75 m by 8 m. What is the oor area? A 30 m2 B 39 m2 C 38 m2 D 40 m2 E None of these

HINT

5% 3800 lph will show how much more fuel engine one uses in an hour compared to engine two.

6 A pilot calculates that the number one engine uses 5% more fuel than number two engine, which burns 3800 litres an hour. Approximately how much more fuel would the number one engine burn on a three and a half hour ight?

A 182 litres

B 319 litres

C 380 litres

D 665 litres

E None of these

7 Each of the four engines on an aeroplane burns 820 litres of fuel per hour. Approximately how many litres of fuel will the aeroplane burn during a 3 hour, 30 minute ight? A 11,480 litres B 9,600 litres C 12,800 litres D 3,200 litres E None of these

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Question Type 3: PROBLEMS PRESENTED IN A UNIT

Problems presented in a unit commonly contain three to ve questions about the information.

example

Cost of Hurricanes
30 25 20

$Bn

15 10 5 0 Andrew Hugo Floyd Fran Opal Frederic

Figure 3.1 Cost of hurricanes in Florida 1 Which of these options is incorrect? A Hurricane Floyds cost was about 1/4 of the total cost. B Andrews cost was about 9/16ths of the total. C Opals cost was about 1/16th of the total. D Frederics cost was about 1/24th of the total.

The answer to this example is A. For a worked example, see Problems presented in a unit in Chapter Three, page 40 of Practise Now!.

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Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D.

2004 2005

Freight In (1) and Out (2) of Australia

500.0 400.0 300.0 200.0 100.0 0.0 1 2

Figure 3.2 Freight into and out of Australia 2004 and 2005 1 From this graph, which of the following options is correct? A There is a 12% difference between exports in 2004 and 2005. B The rate of increase in freight imports from 2004 to 2005 was 45%. C More freight was imported than exported in 2005. D More freight was exported than imported in 2004.

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1944 Tank Production

35000 30000 25000 Tanks 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 Countries Russia Germany USA Great Britain

Figure 3.3 Tank production In 1944 during World War Two, the German army was in retreat from the Russians, and the Americans and the British invaded France and Italy. This attack on German troops on the Western, Eastern and Southern Fronts, nally led to Germanys defeat by the Allies in 1945. The graph shows 1944 tank production by the major combatants, excluding Japan. 2 According to this graph, which option is correct? A Russia was able to make more tanks than the other countries because it started large-scale manufacturing years earlier. B Germany lost the war because it couldnt keep up production against the Allies. C Britain manufactured about 1/6th as many tanks as Russia in 1944. D Britain probably had a smaller army than the USA so needed fewer tanks.

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Net Exports
200 150 100

$Billion

50 0 -50 -100 -150 Canada France Italy Japan Britain United States

Figure 3.4 Net exports

HINT

Net exports = exports imports

3 According to this graph, which of the following is the most accurate conclusion? A Frances exports are only one tenth of those of Japan. B The USA would need to double its exports in order to match Japans exports. C Canadas net exports are four times those of Britain. D The USA imports more than it exports.

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Defence Spending in 1937

80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

Fr an ce

Br

itis h

er m

Em

Figure 3.5 Defence spending in 1937 4 Referring to the graph, which of the following statements is most accurate? A Japan spent more than the British Empire on defence. B Germany spent a bit less than three times the amount on defence than the British Empire. C The USA spent more than $2bn. D The USSR spent about $5bn.

US SR

Income ($bn) % Spent on Defence

Ja pa n

an y

US A

Ita ly

pi

re

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Temperature of Ice Cores

50.0 48.0 46.0

Temp (degrees -C)

44.0 42.0 40.0 38.0 36.0 34.0 32.0 30.0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

YBP Index

Year Index 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Years Before Present (x1000)

Figure 3.6 Temperature of ice cores To nd the relevant YBP date, you must look along the Year Index (referred to on the graph); the YBP date is immediately below that. (Yrs 1000) 5 Referring to the graph, which of the following is most accurate? A The largest range in temperature occurred when it increased by 15.5 between 525,000 YBP. B The temperature changed by 40 between 1520,000 YBP. C The temperature changed by 4.5 between 3035,000 YBP. D The temperature changed more than 14 between 525,000 YBP.

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number sequences and patterns

These questions test your ability to analyse number sequences and patterns to find rules and relationships, and then apply these rules and relationships to identify missing numbers.

Question Type 1: NUMBER SEQUENCES

This type of question tests your ability to nd patterns in the number sequence.

Constant differences

example
1 Find the missing number in the following sequence. 5 8 11 ? 17 20

The answer to this item is 14. For a more a detailed explanation and a worked example, see Number sequences in Chapter Four, page 48 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D.

1 Find the missing number/s in the following sequence. 3 ? 9 12 15 18 A 7, 22 B 6, 21 C 6, 22 D 7, 21

24

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2 Find the missing number/s in the following sequence. 2 4 ? 16 32 ? A 16, 32 B 16, 64 C 8, 64 D 8, 70

128

256

3 Find the missing number in the following sequence. 3 9 ? 81 243 A 27 B 72 C 63 D 18

4 Find the missing number/s in the following sequence. 5 10 20 35 ? 80 A 45, 90 B 50, 90 C 55, 100 D 55, 110

145

5 Find the missing number/s in the following sequence. 1 3 6 ? 15 21 A 12, 30 B 12, 36 C 10, 36 D 12, 31

28

6 Find the missing number in the following sequence. 4 16 ? 256 A 64 B 33 C 36 D 40

7 Find the missing number/s in the following sequence. 73 ? 55 ? 37 28 A 65, 45 B 63, 44 C 64, 46 D 65, 47

19

10

8 Find the missing number/s in the following sequence. 3 12 15 ? 42 69 A 25, 109 B 24, 112 C 28, 109 D 27, 111

180

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Question Type 2: NUMBER SQUARES AND CIRCLES

This type of question also tests your ability to nd number patterns and relationships, but in a grid or a circle format.

example
1 Find the numbers that should be in the squares with the question marks.

3 9 15

7 ? 19

11 17 ?

The two missing numbers are 13 and 23. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Number squares in Chapter Four, page 53 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D.

1 Find the numbers that should be in the areas with the question marks. 12 6 1 2 10 4 12 3 5 ? ? C 10 A 6 6 D 6 11 B 4 6 4 4

HINT

Divide outer numbers by inner numbers to get the number on the opposite side.

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2 Find the numbers that should be in the areas with the question marks.

2 9 3

6 42 8

HINT

Find a pattern for multiplying or dividing numbers in each quadrant.

5 20 4 5 30 6 3 ?? ? 12

4 C ?

6 42 7

D 4 6 7

3 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 6 B 9 C 14 D 5

5 6 7

6 7 8

7 8 ?

4 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 16
HINT

8 12 16

11 16 21

14 20 ?

B 25

C 26

D 34

Follow the horizontal and vertical sequence of adding numbers.

5 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 24 B 26 C 4 D 144

3 4 12

6 2 12

18 8 ?

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6 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 12 B 39 C 180 D 360

4 5 20

6 3 18

24 15 ?

7 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 220 B 90 C 260 D 132

44 66 88

88 ? 176

176 264 352

8 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 36 B 48 C 52 D 56

132 96 60

120 84 48

108 72 ?

9 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 264 B 224 C 132 D 88

88 264 1056

44 132 528

22 66 ?

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non-verbal reasoning
Non-verbal, or abstract, reasoning questions are designed to test your ability to discover visual patterns. To calculate the correct answer, first look carefully at the diagram to identify the rules and relationships. Then apply the rules and relationships to identify the next figure in the sequence or the missing part.

Question Type 1: LINEAR PATTERN SEQUENCES

In this type of question you are asked to work out the relationships between gures and choose the next gure in the sequence from a set of four choices.

example
1 Find the next gure in the sequence.

? 1 2 3 4

The answer is B. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Linear pattern sequences in Chapter Five, page 56 of Practise Now!.

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Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D. 1

X
W W

X W X

A
W

HINT

Flip arrow across and down.

4

HINT

A B

C D

Move items in the top right and bottom left corners in an anticlockwise direction.

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5
~v

S ~
v

v ~ S

8

HINT

Lines cancel out figures that they cross over.

o 6

o
n

o 6
A
n

C
o

o 6

S ~ v

A
S ~ B

C
v D

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Question Type 2: FRAMEWORK PATTERNS

This type of question tests your ability to recognise patterns in the framework of shapes. You need to identify the rules for the pattern and then apply these to the missing part in the framework.

example
1 Find the missing part.

The answer is A. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Frameworks patterns in Chapter Five, page 60 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D.

Make sure that there is a different combination in each quadrant.

HINT

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A
?

C D

HINT

Look for a figure different from those already used.

o
C

D B

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HINT

Look for common elements in each quadrant.

o' j b v
?

j v o C

r
?

r
A

m
C D

A C

r
B

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spatialvisual reasoning
Spatial-visual reasoning questions test your ability to visualise objects in space using pictures or diagrams.

Question Type 1: TRANSPARENT TILES

For this type of question, you need to recognise how three transparent tiles would look when they are stacked one on top of the other and ipped over from left to right. Note that white shapes on a pattern are transparent but shaded shapes are not. Also note that one square has a double border to help identify it when it is flipped over from left to right.

Tile 1

Tile 2

Tile 3

First the tiles are stacked.

TILE 1 TILE 2 TILE 3

Then the pile is flipped over from left to right.

TILE 3 TILE 2 TILE 1

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example
1 Of the four alternatives (labelled A, B, C, and D), which shows correctly how the stack would look after turning it over from left to right?

Tile 1

Tile 2

Tile 3

Tile 1 A B C D

The answer to this example is A. For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Transparent tiles in Chapter Six, page 64 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D.

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A 4

HINT

When turned over, black shapes will cover other smaller shapes and white shapes will appear on top.

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A 7

n
! ! !
A B C D

! !!

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Question Type 2: OVERLAPPING TILES

For this type of question a set of overlapping tiles is presented. The tiles are not transparent so you need to imagine what the set of tiles will look like when they are ipped over from left to right.

example
1 Choose one of the four alternatives (labelled A, B, C and D) which shows how the gure would look after turning it over from left to right.

Start C D

The answer to this example is C.

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For a more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Overlapping tiles in Chapter Six, page 68 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items, circling A, B, C or D. 1

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A
HINT

Consider the transparency of the separate tiles.

A
HINT

Assume that each piece is a square.

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Question Type 3: BIRDS-EYE VIEW OF REAL FEATURES

This type of question tests your ability to visualise different perspectives using pictures, maps or diagrams that show a birds-eye view. You are given a picture or diagram from one point of view and you are asked to identify the same picture or diagram from a different view.

example
1 Which picture best represents the island from a different point of view? A C

B D

The answer to this example is A.

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For more detailed explanation and a worked example, see Birds-eye view in Chapter Six, page 70 of Practise Now!. Now practise on the following items. 1 Which picture best represents this island from a birds-eye view?

2 Which gure best represents the picture from a different point of view?

HINT

Rotate and slant the diagram.

3 Which gure best represents this object from a different point of view?

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4 Which gure best represents this object from a different point of view?

5 Which gure best represents a cross-section of the object?

6 Which map best represents the layout of the town?

A
HINT

Rotate the view until consistent with the kink in the road.

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7 Which gure best represents the layout from a different point of view? A

HINT

Some blocks may be obscured from view by the taller blocks in front.

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mechanical reasoning
Mechanical reasoning questions test your ability to perceive and understand relationships between components within a mechanism. In particular, mechanical reasoning tests assess your: understanding of basic principles of physics in general, and mechanics in particular; ability to visualise the movement of objects through space (threedimensional spatial ability); and most importantly understanding of causeeffect relationships between mechanical components.

Example 1 Fixed pivot Y

Fixed pivot

X When the handle X is moved to the right as shown on the diagram, which direction with the end Y move? A move back and forward B move to the right C move to the left D stay still The answer to this example is C.

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Example 2 Wheels and belts

A belt is looped around three wheels as shown. If wheel A is moved in a clockwise direction, what direction will wheel C move in? A it will stay still B clockwise C anticlockwise D either way The answer to this example is B.

For more detailed explanations and worked examples, see Practise Now!: Mechanical Reasoning Supplement. Now practise on the following items.

1 Kg

1 Kg

1 How much force is required to move weight Y compared to weight X? A more B less C the same D depends on the speed

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2 Which is true? A B will move in an anti-clockwise direction. B The force required to lift the weight is more than 6000kg. C When pulled, the weight will slant upwards. D The force required to lift the weight is less than 6000kg.

B A D

C E

3 When cog A turns in the direction of the arrow, which cogs turn clockwise? A A, C and D B A, C and E C A, C and F D A, C, D and F

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4 What is occurring here? A The cog turns clockwise, rotating the worm gear in the direction of the arrow. B The top of the worm gear, rotating towards you in the direction of the arrow, turns the cog clockwise. C The top of the worm gear, rotating towards you in the direction of the arrow, turns the cog anticlockwise. D The cog turns anticlockwise, rotating the top of the worm gear towards you in the direction of the arrow.
HINT

Weight A distance from the fulcrum = weight B distance from the fulcrum.

1 Kg

1m

2m

5 How much mass needs to be applied at the arrow to retain the balance? A 2 kg B 1 kg C 0.75 kg D 0.5 kg

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10 Kg

20 Kg

1m

2m

3m

6 Where must the fulcrum be placed in order to achieve balance? A 1m B 1.5 m C 1.75 m D 2m

7 Pulley X turns clockwise at 500 rpm. At what speed and in which direction is pulley Y turning? A Clockwise and faster B Clockwise and same speed C Clockwise and slower D Anticlockwise and slower

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Cylinder

Piston

8 When the piston is moved further into the airtight cylinder it compresses the trapped air. What is the compression ratio when the leading edge of piston reaches the dotted line? A 2:1 B 4:1 C 7:1 D 8:1

HINT

Valves can close off the supply of water to a pipe.

10 11

18

20 21 22

26 29

1 2

12

X
HINT

5 3 6

1314 15 19 16 17 23 24 25

27

30 31

Water pressure will be spread evenly across the number of outlets.

28

32

9 Water can ow into pipe X at 3000 litres per minute (lpm). If valves 2, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 28 are closed, approximately how much water should ow out of Y? A 3000 lpm B None C 1000 lpm D 1500 lpm

71

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sample tests
Read the following instructions
This test contains multiple-choice questions which assess your verbal, numerical and non-verbal reasoning abilities. The test has three parts: Part 1: Verbal 15 minutes 10 questions Part 2: Numerical 15 minutes 8 questions Part 3: Non-verbal 10 minutes 10 questions Please time yourself for each section and stop when the time is up. You can then proceed to the next part until you nish all the parts. You will obtain the best possible score in each part if you observe these points: Work through the questions in the order in which they are given. Do not spend too much time on any one question; if necessary, go on to the next question and come back to the difcult ones later. Answer all questions even if you are not sure which is the right answer. Marks will not be deducted for wrong answers. Make sure you mark the letter you have chosen in the correct place on your answer sheet. (Sample answer sheet on page 82 can be photocopied and used to record your answers.) Each question has a number of answers, represented by the letters A, B, C and D. You must choose one answer from these alternatives. Having done so, you should mark your answer sheet by shading in the oval containing the letter corresponding to your choice. If you wish to change your answer, erase it completely and shade in the oval corresponding to your new answer. Instructions for marking your answers are also on the answer sheet.

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VERBAL TEST
1 Four of the following are alike in some way. Write the letters of the other two in the box. A B C D E F prudent diplomatic cautious individual careful separate

____ and ____

2 Find the word that means most nearly the same as NOTION. A B C D E empathy vagary supposition supplement supplant

3 Find the word that means most nearly the same as ASCEND. A B C D E prevail descend climb pervade ascertain

4 Which one would best suggest REGULARITY? A B C D E normal driving to the shopping centre changing seasons an endangered species a sporting event

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5 ILLEGAL is to POLICE officer as DRIP is to A B C D E squirt rain drop stream plumber

A B C D E

6 Select the pair that best reects the relationship similar to that between static and growth. A cruising waxing B fatten accelerate C mushrooming mitigating D advance culminate

7 Which TWO of the following statements together prove that THEA AND MATHILDE ARE SISTERS. A B C D E Theas Mum is Nella. Kate is Mathildes aunt. Tom is Mathildes Dad. Mathildes aunt is Cristy. Nella, Theas Mum, is married to Tom.

____ and ____

8 Which alternative has a similar meaning to this proverb? Make hay while the sun shines. A B C D Get things done while you can. Have fun at every available opportunity. Farmers should take advantage of good weather. Hay should be made only in daytime.

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Bonding adhesives for different materials

Find the type of plastic you are bonding in the left-hand column, then look along the top of the table for the material to which you are bonding. The most suitable adhesives are listed in order of bond quality. To themselves Acrylics (Perspex, Plexiglass) Foam plastic To wood To metal To rubber To glass

Use acrylic base adhesives only e.g., Perspex cement

Contact cement (1) Latex adhesive

Contact cement (1) Latex adhesive Natural latex Contact cement (1)

Contact cement (1) Latex adhesive Natural latex Contact cement (1)

Contact cement (1) Latex adhesive Natural latex Contact cement (1)

Contact cement (1) Latex adhesive Natural latex Contact cement (1) Contact cement Epoxy

Foam latex

Natural latex Contact cement (1)

Laminates

Contact cement Epoxy (2)

Contact cement Urethane Contact cement Latex adhesive Contact cement Urethane

Contact cement Epoxy Contact cement Latex adhesive Contact cement Epoxy

Contact cement

Polystyrene

Contact cement (3) Latex adhesive

Contact cement Latex adhesive Contact cement Urethane

Contact cement Latex adhesive Contact cement Epoxy

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

PVC adhesive Contact cement (4)

Notes: (1) Solvents of some contact cements can damage polyurethane. Test the adhesive on a small piece of scrap material before using. (2) Epoxies can be used for small jobs, but would be too expensive for large areas. (3) Contact cements are appropriate on polystyrene if there is a large bonding surface. (4) Contact cements can cause wrinkling and staining on PVC. Test on scrap material before using.

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9 What is the most suitable adhesive for two small pieces of polystyrene? A contact cement B latex adhesive C natural latex D urethane 10 Which is true for PVC? A Contact cements work well on all PVC materials. B Epoxy should be used to glue a large piece of PVC to a large piece of glass. C Urethane can be used to adhere PVC to wood and metal. D None of the above.

NUMERICAL TEST
11 76 + 85 = ? A 141 B 152 C 151 D 161 E None of these

12 If 2 = 0.48, then x = x 3 A 0.24 B 144 C 0.62 D 2 E None of these

13 Three lengths of plastic sheeting, each measuring 49.6 m, 87.7 m and 77.8 m, are cut from a 300 m long roll. What percentage of the roll was in the three removed lengths? A 28.3% B 71.7% C 21.5% D 72.7% E None of these

14 A oor measuring 3.6 m by 5.0 m needs to be covered with tiles. Each tile has an area of 20 cm2. How many tiles will be required? A 180 B 360 C 120 D 9000 E None of these

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Cost of Hurricanes
30 25 20

$Bn

15 10 5 0 Andrew Hugo Floyd Fran Opal Frederic

15 Which of the statements below isnt/arent supported by the graph? (i) One of the hurricanes was bigger than Andrew but cost less in property damage. (ii) One of the hurricanes occurred in the same place as Andrew. (iii) Frederics cost of damage amounted to less than 10% of the total. A (i) and (iii) B (i) and (ii) C (iii) D (ii) and (iii)

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Activities
8% 8% 25%

Sleep 17% School Job Entertainment Meals 25% 17% Homework

Weekly activities of a student 16 This pie chart records the weekly activities of a student. Which option is correct? A 40 hours a week is spent sleeping. B Work takes up 29 hours per week. C This person eats for 16 hours per week. D 65 hours are spent on homework each month.

17 Find the missing number/s in the following sequence. 110 76 ? 86 90 ? A 81, 85 B 82, 86 C 79, 89 D 100, 96

80

106

18 Find the number that should be in the square with the question mark. A 12 B 11 C 77 D 14

130 90 50

117 ? 37

104 64 24

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NON-VERBAL TEST
19 Find the next gure in the sequence and circle your answer below. w

w w ?

A
w

w B w

20 Find the missing part. Circle your answer.

21 Of the four alternatives (labeled A, B, C, and D), which shows correctly how the stack would look after turning it over from left to right? Circle your answer.

<
A B C D

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22 Of the four alternatives (labeled A, B, C, and D), which shows correctly how the stack would look after turning it over from left to right? Circle your answer.

n n n n n
A B C D 23 Choose one of the four alternatives which shows how the gure would look after turning it over from left to right.

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24 Choose one of the four alternatives (labeled A, B, C and D) which shows how the gure would look after turning it over from left to right.

25 Which picture best represents the oor plan of this house?

26 Which of the four alternatives (A, B, C and D) best ts into the missing area?

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C B D

27 When cog A turns in the direction of the arrow, which cogs turn clockwise? (i) A and C (ii) A and E (iii) F A B C D (i) (i) and (ii) (i), (ii) and (iii) (i) and (iii)

Each Control Rod moves "away" from or "towards" you.

Control Rod

Control Rod
or

Control Cable Movement

28 The control rods X and Y move only away or towards you. When the control cable is moved to the right how do control rods X and Y move? A X moves away from you. B Y moves away from you. C X moves towards you. D Y moves towards you.

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answer sheet
Sample Test OMR Vocational Selection Test
Name: Organisation: Date:
Day Month Year Print name in boxes here, then mark oval corresponding to the letter in each column. Example:

FAMILY NAME

INITS

A B C

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

EADE
A B C D E A B C D E A B C D E A B C D E A B C D E

D E F G H I J K L

SEX TEST FORM

A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 E 5 F 6 G 7 H 8 I 9 J 10 M F

DATE OF BIRTH
Day Month Year

OFFICE USE ONLY

M N O P

1 1 1

2 2 2

3 3 3

4 4 4

5 5 5

6 6 6

7 7 7

8 8 8

9 9 9

0 1 2 3

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

19 20

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Q R S T U V W X Y Z

ORGANISATION

0 0

INSTRUCTIONS Use a soft pencil, preferably 2B. Do not use blue/black or red pens. Completely erase any errors or stray marks.
Please MARK LIKE THIS: NOT LIKE THIS:

CANDIDATE'S SIGNATURE

Practice examples:
P1
A B C D E

P2

P3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

A A A A A

B B B B B

C C C C C

D D D D D

E E E E E

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

A A A A A

B B B B B

C C C C C

D D D D D

E E E E E

41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

A A A A A

B B B B B

C C C C C

D D D D D

E E E E E

61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

A A A A A

B B B B B

C C C C C

D D D D D

E E E E E

81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100

A A A A A

B B B B B

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CHAPTER ONE: WORD KNOWLEDGE
Choose the mists 1 C F 2 D F 3 A E 4 C E 5 B E 6 A B 7 B D 8 A D Find the synonym 1 E 2 C 3 B 4 E 5 A 6 D 7 A 8 B 9 C Find the analogies 1 A 2 A 3 D 4 D 5 6 7 8 D D C D Prove the sentence 1 A D 2 B E 3 A D 4 C D 5 A C 6 A E 7 B C 8 A D 9 B E Proverbs 1 A 2 C 3 D 4 A 5 B 6 D 7 A 8 B 9 A 10 D

Find the relationship 1 C 2 D 3 A 4 D 5 B 6 C 7 C 8 E Find the pair relationship 1 D 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 D 6 A 7 C 8 D 9 B

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CHAPTER TWO: READING COMPREHENSION

1.1 1.2 1.3 A D A 2.1 2.2 3.1 B B B 3.2 A

CHAPTER THREE: MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS

Simple arithmetic 1 A 2 E 3 C 4 A 5 D 6 B 7 B 8 B Word problems 1 B 2 B 3 D 4 A 5 C 6 D 7 A Problems presented in a unit 1 C 2 C 3 C 4 D 5 D

CHAPTER FOUR: NUMBER SEQUENCES AND PATTERNS

Number sequences 1 B 2 C 3 A 4 D 5 C 6 A 7 C 8 D Number squares 1 C 2 C 3 B 4 C 5 D 6 D 7 D 8 A 9 A

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CHAPTER FIVE: NON-VERBAL REASONING

Linear pattern sequences 1 C 2 D 3 B 4 D 5 B 6 A 7 A 8 A Framework patterns 1 B 2 D 3 B 4 D 5 C 6 B 7 A 8 A

CHAPTER SIX: SPATIALVISUAL REASONING

Transparent tiles 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 A 5 C 6 D 7 C 8 D Overlapping tiles 1 B 2 A 3 D 4 B 5 A 6 C 7 B Birds eye view 1 D 2 A 3 C 4 C 5 A 6 B 7 C

CHAPTER SEVEN: MECHANICAL REASONING

1 2 3 B D D 4 5 6 B D D 7 8 9 B D D

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ANSWERS FOR SAMPLE TESTS

Verbal test 1 D F 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 E 6 A 7 C E 8 A 9 B 10 D Numerical test 11 D 12 E 13 B 14 D 15 B 16 B 17 D 18 C Non-verbal test 19 A 20 D 21 A 22 D 23 C 24 D 25 A 26 C 27 D 28 C

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