NPOST Logical Reasoning and Judgment 3

Question 1

A series follows the pattern 2, 4, 8, 16, ... What is the next number?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

24

Answer

20

Answer

18

Question 2

Statement: 'If the door was locked, the intruder used a key.' The door was locked but no key was used. What does this reveal?

Accepted Answer

The original statement is false or incomplete

Answer

The intruder is innocent

Answer

No intrusion happened

Answer

The door was actually open

Question 3

You receive conflicting reports: Dispatcher says incident is at 5th Street; caller says 5th Avenue. Most logical first step?

Accepted Answer

Confirm the exact location before responding

Answer

Respond only to 5th Street

Answer

Respond only to 5th Avenue

Answer

Cancel the response

Question 4

Which conclusion is the strongest given: 'Every reported theft this month occurred at night'?

Accepted Answer

Nighttime patrols may reduce reported thefts

Answer

Thefts never happen in daylight anywhere

Answer

All thieves are nocturnal by nature

Answer

Daytime is completely safe

Question 5

In a lineup, the witness is certain the suspect had a scar on the LEFT cheek. A mirror photo was used. Where is the scar in reality?

Accepted Answer

The right cheek

Answer

The left cheek

Answer

Both cheeks

Answer

Neither cheek

Question 6

If no answer to a radio call could mean equipment failure OR officer in danger, the prudent assumption is:

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a possible emergency and verify safety

Answer

Assume only equipment failure

Answer

Ignore until the next shift

Answer

Cancel the officer's assignment

Question 7

Sequence of letters: A, C, E, G, ... What comes next?

Accepted Answer

I

Answer

H

Answer

J

Answer

F