Cognitive Reasoning Practice

Candidate: A60368
Generated: 11/05/2024
Expiry: 11/11/2024
 Cognitive Reasoning Practice Report:
Introduction
About the Cognitive Reasoning Practice Test:
This test comprises of 34 questions which measure different aspects of cognition:

• Numerical Reasoning: Your ability to use, interpret and manipulate numbers and mathematical data.
• Verbal Reasoning: Your ability to analyse, interpret and understand written information.
• Spatial Relationship Reasoning (SRR): Your ability to see spatial patterns and move or rotate them in their mind to solve visual
problems.
• Abstract Reasoning: Your ability to recognise patterns and similarities between shapes and figures.
• Perceptual Speed and Accuracy (PSA): Your ability to work quickly and accurately to retrieve information from words,
numbers or pictures. increase in difficulty through three different levels: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced.
• Working Memory: Your ability to hold, retrieve and use information held in short term memory.

This test assesses your cognitive skills. People who do well on this test tend to be more able to hold, interpret and retrieve
information.

About the Cognitive Reasoning Practice Report:

This report presents:

• Your overall score as a percentage and a sten score.

• Your results for each sub-section as a percentage and an average reaction time.
• Which questions you answered correctly and the time it took you to answer each question.
• Revision Guidance to help you improve your performance.

Percentage Score:
Example Percentage Score Scale:
The percentage scores show the percentage of questions you
answered correctly throughout the test and within each sub-
section of the test.

Sten Score:
Your overall sten score is presented on a 1-10 scale. The block
colour on the scale represents your sten score and the two Example scale to present sten score:
shaded blocks either side indicate the range your score may
fluctuate if you were to retake the test.

Comparison Group:
To gain a full understanding of your performance on the test, your test score has been compared to that of a large group of
individuals who have taken these tests in the past. This is known as a comparison group.

Interpreting Stens:
Sten 1: higher score than about 1% of the comparison group
Sten 2: higher score than about 5% of the comparison group
Sten 3: higher score than about 10% of the comparison group
Sten 4: higher score than about 25% of the comparison group
Sten 5: higher score than about 40% of the comparison group
Sten 6: higher score than about 60% of the comparison group
Sten 7: higher score than about 75% of the comparison group
Sten 8: higher score than about 90% of the comparison group
Sten 9: higher score than about 95% of the comparison group
Sten 10: higher score than about 99% of the comparison group

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 Cognitive Reasoning Practice Report: Your
Results

Cognitive Reasoning Overall:

Your overall score is presented as a percentage and a sten score. Your percentage score shows the percentage of questions
you answered correctly. Your overall sten score shows how your score compares to the comparison group.

Cognitive Reasoning Overall Percentage:

Overall Sten:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cognitive Reasoning Levels:

Your percentage score for each level shows the percentage of questions you answered correctly for each subsection of
the test. The average reaction time (in seconds) shows the average amount of time you took to answer each question in
each sub-section.

Numerical Verbal
SRR:
Reasoning: Reasoning:

Abstract Working
PSA:
Reasoning: Memory:

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 PSA Overall:

This section provides additional results:

• PSA Score shows the percentage of correct answers you gained for PSA section.
• PSA Reaction Time shows the average number of seconds taken to answer each question in PSA section.
• PSA Overall uses your Score, your Reaction Time and how these compare to the comparison group to calculate an
Overall Percentage score for PSA section.

PSA Average
PSA Score: + Reaction Time 11.11s = PSA Overall:
(Seconds):

Average Reaction Time

Reaction Time: Section:
(Seconds):

Numerical Reasoning: 22.5s

Verbal Reasoning: 15.24s

SRR: 42.28s

Abstract: 59.81s

PSA: 11.11s

Working Memory: 11.2s

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 Question Results:

The table below outlines which of the questions you answered correctly and the time you spent (in seconds) answering
and reviewing each question.

Response
Question: Result: Time
(Seconds):

Numerical Reasoning:

Question 1 If 8x + 3 = 75, what is x? Correct 20.81s

Question 2: What is the missing number in this sequence: 3, 6, 12, ?, 48 Correct 10.07s

Question 3 What is 2/8th of 640? Correct 15.41s

Question 4 Calculate (146 - 83) / 7 Correct 13.71s

Question 5 Calculate how many lbs there are in 25 Kgs? (given 1 lb = 0.454kg) Correct 27.51s

Question 6 At 45 miles per hour how long does it take a car to travel 12 miles? Correct 47.52s

Verbal Reasoning:

Question 7 Select the group of letters that can be reordered to spell the word 'airport'
Correct 14.92s
Answer Options: 'r i p t o r a', 'r a p o r t l', 'p i t a o r o', 'a t I r a o p'

Question 8 What does km/h stand for? Correct 6.64s

Select the word that links or connects the other words together:
Question 9
Answer Options: Drink, Water, Tea, Coffee Correct 24.88s

Select the word most similar in meaning to "help"

Question 10 Correct 7.98s
Answer Options: Assist, Check, Review, Consider

Select the word that is the opposite of "heavy"

Question 11 Correct 12.98s
Answer Options: Light, Large, Small, Weight

Question 12 Olivia, Tim and Chris all run, Jessica and Olivia Swim, but Tim climbs instead.
Jessica and Chris hike and Olivia cycles, who takes part in the greatest number Correct 24.05s
of different sports?

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 SRR:

Question 13 Select the option that shows a reflection of this image in the red line. Correct 28.99s

Question 14 Select the matching rotated shape. Correct 53.12s

Question 15 Identify the cube that can be made from the pattern below. Incorrect 27.81s

Question 16 Starting on Kings Road with the library on your left, I walk to the first junction
on the left and turn onto this road. I follow this road and come to the second Correct 76.35s
junction on my right and turn onto this road. What amenities are on this road?

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 Question 17 Select the shape that is different from the other 3 shapes. Correct 35.15s

Select the image that correctly displays where the radar contacts will cross if
Question 18 Correct 32.26s
they continue in the same direction.

Abstract Reasoning:

Question 19 Select the odd image that does not fit with the other images. Correct 49.66s

Question 20 Select the image that completes the sequence. Correct 45.45s

Question 21 Select the image that completes the comparison statement. Correct 48.72s

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 Question 22 Select the image that completes the grid. Correct 95.42s

PSA:
In the PSA section, your speed to answer each question is being measured. Listing the questions and answers below would provide
you with greater time to work out the answers to the questions, impacting your opportunity to practice this questions style through
future retakes. We have therefore noted the theme of the question below to help you to revise the approach to the questions, which
is likely to help you to improve your performance, the next time you complete.

Question 23 Select the sequence that exactly matches the one below. Incorrect 10.51s

Question 24 Select the Airspeed Indicator that shows a speed of 94 knots: Correct 10.23s

Question 25 Select the Compass that shows a heading of 29 degrees: Correct 13.66s

Question 26 How many airplanes are in the display? Correct 8.76s

Question 27 Find the number eight '8' symbol in the grid Correct 7.48s

Question 28 What is the Status and Shape Colour at grid number 28? Correct 16.02s

Working Memory:

In the Working Memory section, your ability to remember and recall information is measured. Listing the questions and answers below
would prevent you from using your memory to answer the questions and therefore impact your opportunity to practice this questions
style through future retakes. We have therefore noted the theme of the question below to help you to revise the approach to the
questions, which is likely to help you to improve your performance, the next time you complete.

Question 29 How many contacts are there on the radar image? Correct 24.83s

Question 30 Study the image of a collection of Dots and determine if the image in the
answer is:
A) Exactly the same
Correct 24.83s
B) The Dots are in the same place but 1 or more colours have been changed
C) One or more Dots have moved
D) If you are unsure then select Option D

Question 31 Select the option that is an exact match to the original sequence. Correct 7.4s

Question 32 Select the option that is an exact match to the original image. Correct 10.78s

Question 33 Select the option that displays the radar contacts in the same positions. Correct 7.31s

Question 34 Select the option that exactly matches the audio file. Correct 11.88s

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 Cognitive Reasoning Practice Report: Revision
Guidance
The revision guidance below is applicable to all results and outlines ways to improve your knowledge and understanding
of key cognitive areas.

Numerical Reasoning:
The Numerical Reasoning section requires a good understanding of mental arithmetic; the ability to accurately complete
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations. You may be required to complete more than one
calculation to work out the answer and therefore, practising holding numerical values in your head and using these for
subsequent calculations could be useful.

Revising algebra, will help to implement equations and use formula. Useful equations to review could be fuel
consumption and the relationship between speed, distance and time.

Distance, speed and time are related using the formula "distance = speed x time". By rearranging this formula, the other
two components can be represented as "speed = distance / time" and "time = distance / speed". To make it easier to
remember, imagine the three components are arranged in a triangle, with distance at the top, and speed and time next
to each other underneath. By covering the component you need to calculate, the formula to calculate it becomes
apparent - either multiplying two components next to each other, or dividing when one component is above another.

For fuel consumption questions, fuel, rate and time are related using the formula "fuel = rate x time". By rearranging this
formula, the other two components can be represented as "rate = fuel / time" and "time = fuel / rate". To make it easier
to remember, imagine the three components are arranged in a triangle, with fuel at the top, and rate and time next to
each other underneath. By covering the component you need to calculate, the formula to calculate it becomes apparent -
either multiplying two components next to each other, or dividing when one component is above another.

Verbal Reasoning:

A good understanding of vocabulary is required for the Verbal Reasoning section. Listening to the news or reading
newspapers can introduce you to new words and concepts within the English language. Referring to a dictionary and
thesaurus when unsure of the meaning of a word can help you to develop your vocabulary further.

Concepts can be referred to by abbreviations; remembering common abbreviations, anagrams and units of
measurements may help you interpret the concept and prevent any misunderstandings. You may be required to analyse
and evaluate text to work out a problems; familiarising yourself with example Verbal and Logical Reasoning questions can
help you to develop an approach to answer these questions.

Spatial Reasoning:

Using 3D objects to determine how they will appear when moved left or right, reflected and rotated can help your
understanding of these concepts. The more familiar your are with the concepts, the more likely you will be able to apply
these concepts in your mind.

You may find it useful to practice example Spatial Reasoning questions to help you become familiar with reviewing
objects and learning to pick up on unusual features and relationships between features to help you to identify how it will
appear when manipulated.

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 Abstract Reasoning:

For Abstract Reasoning questions it is useful if you are able to identify a pattern within the concept; Developing your
attention to detail can help you to identify these patterns and solve the problems. It is important to check that you have
reviewed all sections of the concept to ensure that all sections follow the pattern.

Perceptual Speed and Accuracy:

Practising example questions is likely to help your approach to these questions; the quicker your ability to review,
interpret and answer questions accurately will assist you in this area.

Keeping calm is likely to help prevent you from becoming overwhelmed and overloaded with the question hindering your
performance. You cannot change your answers in this section of the test, therefore you need to be confident with your
answer choice.

Working Memory:

Practising reviewing information quickly and accurately is likely to help you with the Working Memory questions.
Repeating the information to yourself and applying greater attention to detail to pick up prominent features could be
useful strategies to adopt.

For these questions you can review the information for a short amount of time and therefore it is important to remain
calm as becoming overwhelmed could distract you from identifying specific details. Becoming familiar with the ability to
review information in a short space of time is likely to help you develop your approach to these questions.

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