Civil Service Exams (Cs Logic And Data Abstract) – Page 5
#80.
Which figure completes the grid?
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Answer: B
#81.
Which figure completes the grid?
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Answer: C
#82.
Which figure is the odd one out?
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Answer: C
#83.
Which figure is the odd one out?
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Answer: D
#84.
Of the following two statements, both of which cannot be true, but both can also be false. Which
are these two statements ?
All machines make noise
Some machines are noisy
No machine makes noise
Some machines are not noisy
A
I and II
B
III and IV
C
I and III
D
II and IV
Answer: I and III
#85.
During the past year,
Josh saw more movies than Stephen.
Stephen saw fewer movies than Darren.
Thus, we can conclude that: Darren saw more movies than Josh.
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
N/A
Answer: Uncertain
#86.
If the fifth day of the month falls on a Thursday, what day of the week will precede the ninth day
of the month?
A
Monday
B
Thursday
C
Tuesday
D
Sunday
Answer: Sunday
#87.
There are eight poets, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H in respect of whom questions are being
asked in the examination. The first four are ancient poets and the last four are modern poets. The
question on ancient and modern poets is being asked in alternate years. Those who like H also like
G, those who like D like C also. The examiner who sets question is not likely to ask question on D
because he has written an article on him. But he likes D. Last year a question was asked on F.
Considering these facts, on whom the question is most likely to be asked this year ?
A
G
B
B
C
D
D
C
Answer: D
#88.
Four prisoners are about to be executed. Three are on one cell and the fourth is on another cell. The guard teases them, that there is a possibility for them to escape prison. That is, by answering his question correctly (without talking to each other), but if one of them is wrong they’ll be executed on the spot. He let the prisoners face the wall. C can only see the wall, B can only see the back of C, A can see the back of B and C and D is on the other side and can only see the wall. The guard took out four hats 2 colored white and 2 colored black, and he put them on the head of each prisoner (where each don’t know what color of hat is on their head). Then the guard asked them, to guess what color of hat they are wearing. Prisoner A said; “my goodness I don’t know what I’m wearing”. Who can guess his hat correctly?
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
Answer: B
#89.
When they heard news of the typhoon, Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans.
Instead of traveling to the island beach resort, they booked a room at a fancy new spa in the
mountains. Their plans were a bit more expensive, but they'd heard wonderful things about the
spa and they were relieved to find availability on such short notice.
A
Maya and Julian take beach vacations every year.
B
The spa is overpriced.
C
It is usually necessary to book at least six months in advance at the spa.
D
Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans because of the hurricane.
Answer: Maya and Julian decided to change their vacation plans because of the hurricane.
#90.
At the baseball game, Henry was sitting in seat 253. Marla was sitting to the right of Henry in seat
254. In the seat to the left of Henry was George. Inez was sitting to the left of George. Which seat is
Inez sitting in?
A
256
B
255
C
254
D
251
Answer: 251
#91.
All the tulips in Zoe's garden are white.
All the pansies in Zoe's garden are yellow.
All the flowers in Zoe's garden are either white or yellow.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
A
False
B
True
C
N/A
D
Uncertain
Answer: Uncertain
#92.
All the offices on the 9th floor have wall-to-wall carpeting.
No wall-to-wall carpeting is pink.
None of the offices on the 9th floor has pink wall-to-wall carpeting.
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is:
A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
N/A
Answer: True
#93.
Lorena is fairer than Crizelda. Crizelda is fairer than Marian. Therefore, _________.
A
Marian is fairer than Crizelda
B
Crizelda is fairer than Lorena
C
Lorena is fairer than Marian
D
Marian is the fairest among them
Answer: Lorena is fairer than Marian
#94.
Four friends in the sixth grade were sharing a pizza. They decided that the oldest friend would get
the extra piece. Randy is two months older than Greg, who is three months younger than Ned.
Kent is one month older than Greg. Who should get the extra piece of pizza?
A
Randy
B
Greg
C
Ned
D
Kent
Answer: Ned
#95.
Artists are generally whimsical. Some of them are frustrated. Frustrated people are prone to be
drug addicts. Based on these statements which of the following conclusions is true?
A
All drug addicts are artists
B
All frustrated people are drug addicts
C
Frustrated people are whimsical
D
Some artists may be drug addicts
Answer: Some artists may be drug addicts
#96.
Four people witnessed a robbery. Each gave a different description of the robber. Which
description is probably right?
A
He was tall, of average weight, and middle-aged.
B
He was tall, thin, and young.
C
He was average height, thin, and middle-ag
D
He was tall, thin, and middle-aged.
Answer: He was tall, thin, and middle-aged.
#97.
Erin is twelve years old. For three years, she has been asking her parents for a dog. Her parents
have told her that they believe a dog would not be happy in an apartment, but they have given
her permission to have a bird. Erin has not yet decided what kind of bird she would like to have.
A
Erin and her parents would like to move
B
Erin does not like birds.
C
Erin and her parents live in an apartment.
D
Erin’s parents like birds better than they like dogs.
Answer: Erin and her parents live in an apartment.
#98.
Based on the following statements, which is the correct conclusion drawn.
Only gentlemen can become members of the club.
Many of the members of the clubs are officers.
Some of the officers have been invited for dinner.
A
All the members of the club have been invited for dinner.
B
Only gentlemen have been invited for dinner
C
Some of the officers are not gentlemen.
D
All gentlemen are members of the club.
Answer: Only gentlemen have been invited for dinner
#99.
The high school math department needs to appoint a new chairperson, which will be based on
seniority. Ms. Tapia has less seniority than Mr.Bean, but more than Ms. Minchin. Mr. Yoso has more
seniority than Ms. Tapia, but less than Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean doesn't want the job. Who will be the
new math department chairperson?