Korn Ferry Assessment Verbal and Logical Reasoning Questions and Answers

Question 1

All employees who attended the optional advanced training received a promotion.
David did not attend the training.
Therefore, David did not receive a promotion.
Which of the following best describes the flaw in this reasoning?

Accepted Answer

It assumes that only those who attended the training could receive a promotion.

Answer

It fails to consider whether David was eligible for the training.

Answer

It draws a conclusion about a specific individual from a general premise.

Answer

It confuses optional training with mandatory requirements.

Question 2

Which number logically follows in this sequence? 4, 9, 20, 43, 90, ...

Accepted Answer

185

Answer

182

Answer

176

Answer

191

Question 3

A project manager states: 'To boost team productivity, we will be implementing a four-day work week.' Which of the following is a necessary assumption for this statement to be logically sound?

Accepted Answer

The current five-day work week is hindering productivity.

Answer

Employees will work the same total number of hours in four days.

Answer

All team members have voted in favor of the new schedule.

Answer

The company's competitors are also using a four-day work week.

Question 4

THERMOMETER is to TEMPERATURE as ODOMETER is to:

Accepted Answer

DISTANCE

Answer

SPEED

Answer

PRESSURE

Answer

TIME

Question 5

Four project proposals (A, B, C, D) are being reviewed. The following conditions apply: If B is selected, then C must also be selected. A and D cannot both be selected. If D is selected, then B is not selected. If C is selected, which of the following MUST be true?

Accepted Answer

D is not selected.

Answer

A is selected.

Answer

B is selected.

Answer

Both A and B are selected.

Question 6

Which of the following words is the odd one out?

Accepted Answer

Delegate

Answer

Analyze

Answer

Evaluate

Answer

Synthesize

All employees who attended the optional advanced training received a promotion.David did not attend the training.Therefore, David did not receive a promotion.Which of the following best describes the flaw in this reasoning?

All employees who attended the optional advanced training received a promotion.
David did not attend the training.
Therefore, David did not receive a promotion.
Which of the following best describes the flaw in this reasoning?