CAT4 Figure Analysis 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In a figure classification item, three shapes are all shaded triangles and one is an unshaded triangle. Which feature makes the odd one out different?
- The shading (fill) (Correct answer)
- The number of sides
- The shape type
- The rotation angle
Correct answer: The shading (fill)
All are triangles, so only the fill differs, making the unshaded one the odd shape.
Question 2: A figure analogy shows: small square is to large square as small circle is to ___?
- Large circle (Correct answer)
- Small triangle
- Large square
- Small circle
Correct answer: Large circle
The relationship is 'made larger,' so the small circle becomes a large circle.
Question 3: Four figures show dots: 1 dot, 2 dots, 3 dots, and 4 dots. What rule governs this series?
- Add one dot each step (Correct answer)
- Double the dots each step
- Subtract one dot each step
- Dots stay constant
Correct answer: Add one dot each step
Each figure adds exactly one dot, increasing by one each time.
Question 4: In figure classification, you must pick the shape that does NOT belong. Three shapes have a line of symmetry and one does not. The correct answer is the shape that:
- Lacks a line of symmetry (Correct answer)
- Has the most sides
- Is the smallest
- Is shaded
Correct answer: Lacks a line of symmetry
The grouping rule is symmetry, so the asymmetrical shape is the odd one out.
Question 5: An arrow points up, then right, then down. Following a clockwise rotation pattern, where should the next arrow point?
- Left (Correct answer)
- Up
- Right
- Down
Correct answer: Left
Up, right, down, then left completes the 90-degree clockwise rotation sequence.
Question 6: A figure shows a star inside a circle. Its matching analogy partner shows a star inside a square. The transformation is:
- The outer shape changed (Correct answer)
- The inner shape changed
- Both shapes were shaded
- The figure was rotated
Correct answer: The outer shape changed
Only the surrounding outer shape changed from circle to square.
Question 7: Which of these is the best strategy for figure analysis questions under time pressure?
- Identify the rule, then check options (Correct answer)
- Pick the first plausible answer
- Always choose the shaded figure
- Skip without reading
Correct answer: Identify the rule, then check options
Finding the underlying rule before scanning answers leads to accurate, efficient choices.
CAT4 Figure Analysis 2
In a figure classification item, three shapes are all shaded triangles and one is an unshaded triangle.
Which feature makes the odd one out different?