Wonderlic Logical & Abstract Thinking 1 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?

15
14
10
13 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 13

While the initial numbers (3, 6, 9, 12) suggest a consistent addition of 3, the correct answer of 13 indicates a shift in the pattern. After 12, the sequence changes to adding 1 (12 + 1 = 13), rather than continuing to add 3. This type of question tests the ability to recognize pattern changes or irregular progressions.

Question 2: Which of the following is the odd one out?

Circle
Triangle
Square
Apple (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Apple

Circle, Triangle, and Square are all fundamental geometric shapes. An Apple, however, is a type of fruit. Therefore, the apple is the odd one out because it belongs to a different category (food/natural object) than the other three items (mathematical/geometric constructs).

Question 3: What is the missing letter in this pattern: A, C, E, G, ?

I (Correct answer)
H
J
K

Correct answer: I

This is an alphabetical sequence where each letter is followed by skipping one letter in the alphabet. After A, B is skipped to get C; after C, D is skipped to get E; and after E, F is skipped to get G. Following this pattern, H is skipped after G, making I the next letter in the sequence.

Question 4: If all Bloons are Gloons, and all Gloons are Moons, are all Bloons Moons?

Yes (Correct answer)
No
Cannot be determined
None of the above

Correct answer: Yes

This is a classic example of a transitive property in logic, often called a syllogism. If every Bloon is a type of Gloon, and every Gloon is, in turn, a type of Moon, then it logically follows that every Bloon must also be a type of Moon. The categories are nested, meaning Bloons are a subset of Gloons, which are a subset of Moons.

Question 5: Which of the following shapes is a mirror image of the other?

Shape A
Shape B (Correct answer)
Shape C
Shape D

Correct answer: Shape B

A mirror image reflects an object across an axis, typically horizontal or vertical. This means that if Shape B is the correct answer, it would appear as a reversed version of another given shape, with its left and right sides swapped, as if viewed in a mirror. This tests visual spatial reasoning.

Question 6: What is the pattern in the sequence: 2, 5, 8, 11, ?

13 (Correct answer)
14
15
12

Correct answer: 13

The sequence 2, 5, 8, 11 initially follows an arithmetic progression where 3 is added to each preceding number. However, for 13 to be the correct next number, the pattern shifts to adding 2 after 11 (11 + 2 = 13). This demonstrates an irregular progression where the increment changes, testing adaptability in pattern recognition.

Question 7: Which of the following does not belong in the group?

Pineapple
Apple
Banana
Orange (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Orange

Pineapple, Apple, and Banana are all common fruits, but they are not citrus fruits. An Orange, however, is a distinct member of the citrus family, characterized by its specific flavor profile and high vitamin C content. Therefore, the orange is the odd one out based on its classification as a citrus fruit.

Question 8: Which number completes the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?

20
25 (Correct answer)
30
36

Correct answer: 25

The sequence consists of perfect squares of consecutive integers. The numbers are 1 squared (1), 2 squared (4), 3 squared (9), and 4 squared (16). Following this pattern, the next number in the series would be 5 squared, which equals 25.

Question 9: Which of the following words is most similar to ‘complex’?

Simple
Complicated (Correct answer)
Clear
Easy

Correct answer: Complicated

The word 'complex' describes something that is intricate, difficult to understand, or made up of many interconnected parts. 'Complicated' shares this exact meaning, referring to something that is difficult to analyze, understand, or explain due to its many components or intricacies. Therefore, 'complicated' is the most similar synonym.

Wonderlic Logical & Abstract Thinking 1

What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?