Logical reasoning tests are a form of psychometric test that assess your ability to interpret information and apply that knowledge to come to a conclusion. Typically, no prior knowledge is required for a logical reasoning test, since it evaluates your ability to use logic to solve a problem. There are several types of logical reasoning tests, each assessing a slightly different skill: Inductive reasoning: requires you to look for rules between the shapes or diagrams, and use this to determine the next item in the sequence, or the missing item from the sequence. Deductive reasoning: requires you to analyse information, and use this to make the correct logical conclusions. Diagrammatic reasoning: presents you with a series of diagrams and symbols, and requires you to identify a rule and apply this to reach the right conclusion. Abstract reasoning: similar to diagrammatic and inductive reasoning, abstract reasoning presents you with visual sequences, from which you will need to infer rules to identify the next item or missing item. Critical reasoning: You will be given a passage of information, and will be required to use logical thinking skills to evaluate it and make a judgement. Although no existing knowledge is required for logical reasoning tests, practicing sample questions will improve your ability to tackle these tests. Why not practice with some free sample questions below? And don’t forget to review your answers with the solutions at the bottom, to see how each answer is reached.
The bottom boxes create a rule that has to be applied in the box directly above them. Select which of options A to F corresponds to the rule below the box with the question mark.
Which of the boxes comes next in the sequence?
Is the inferred statement true, false, or impossible to deduce, based on the statement below?
Statement : The UK Government has published data that shows 82% of people under the age of 30 are not homeowners. A charity that helps homeless people has published data that shows 48% of people that are considered homeless are under 30.
Inferred statement: The lack of affordable housing on the sales market is the reason why so many under-30s are homeless.
Answer: B
Solution: The first thing you can identify is that the triangle is alternatively flipping vertically, ruling out C and D. The only difference between A and B is the size of the square.
To maintain a sequential pattern, B must be correct: the square grows in size and then shrinks as it progresses along the sequence.
Answer: C) Mark
Solution: Given what we have learned, it is reasonable to assume that Mark is the culprit. The facts about Maggie and Susan might help in forming a deductive argument, but in this context they are inconsequential. Mark’s pattern of behaviour indicates that he is guilty.
Answer: E
Solution: The simple rule in this question is that the number of grey arrows in the box below must equal the number of black shaded shapes in the box above. There are three grey arrows below the missing box, so the correct answer must contain three black shapes.
Answer: A
Solution: The arrows change direction from pointing up, to down, to right, then to left with each turn. Circles increase by one with each turn.
In the fifth box the arrow is pointing up and there are five circles, so the next box must have the arrow pointing down, and have six circles.
Answer: Impossible to deduce
Solution: The statement does not provide enough information to judge if the inferred statement is correct or not.
If you’re looking for more about getting to grips with logical reasoning tests, check out our articles on 10 tips for passing logical tests, and 10 ways to prepare for a logical reasoning test.
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