DAT Practice Test (Perceptual Ability)

Question 1

Examine the for INTERIOR angles and rank them in terms of degrees from SMALL TO LARGE for this question. Select the answer option with the correct ranking.

Accepted Answer

4 - 2 - 3 - 1

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2 - 4 - 3 - 1

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2 - 4 - 1 - 3

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4 - 2 - 1 - 3

Question 2

Select the appropriate TOP VIEW.

Accepted Answer

D)

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A)

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B)

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C)

Question 3

The goal is to fold this pattern into a three-dimensional figure. One of the four answer options is the correct figure. In each set, there is only one accurate figure. The flat design is seen on the outside of the folded shape. Choose the three-dimensional shape created when the flat pattern is folded.

Accepted Answer

C)

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A)

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B)

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D)

Question 4

A flat pattern is shown in this question. The goal is to fold this pattern into a three-dimensional figure. One of the four answer options is the correct figure. In each set, there is only one accurate figure. The flat pattern is seen on the outside of the folded shape. Choose the three-dimensional shape created when the flat pattern is folded.

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A)

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B)

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C)

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D)

Question 5

Select the appropriate FRONT VIEW.

Accepted Answer

B)

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A)

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C)

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D)

Question 6

Examine the for INTERIOR angles and rank them in terms of degrees from SMALL TO LARGE for this question. Select the answer option with the correct ranking.

Accepted Answer

3 - 4 - 1 - 2

Answer

3 - 4 - 2 - 1

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4 - 3 - 2 - 1

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4 - 3 - 1 - 2

Question 7

The question prompt shows a three-dimensional object, while the response choices show outlines of five apertures or openings. To begin, visualize how the object appears from all angles (rather than form a single direction as shown). Then, choose one of the five highlighted apertures as the opening through which the object could pass directly if the correct side was inserted first.

Accepted Answer

C)

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A)

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B)

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E)

Question 8

The question prompt shows a three-dimensional object, while the response choices show outlines of five apertures or openings. To begin, visualize how the object appears from all angles (rather than form a single direction as shown). Then, choose one of the five highlighted apertures as the opening through which the object could pass directly if the correct side was inserted first.

Accepted Answer

B)

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A)

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C)

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D)

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Question 9

Consider the image below, which was created by cementing together cubes of the same size. Each group was painted on all sides except the bottom on which it rests after it was cemented. Although not all cubes in the illustration are visible, the only ones that are hidden are those that are required to support other cubes.

How many of the cubes in the image have only one side painted?

Accepted Answer

2 cubes

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4 cubes

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5 cubes

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1 cube

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3 cubes

Question 10