NYC NYC Civil Service Spatial Orientation and Visualization Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

A building's main entrance faces east. A person exits through the main entrance and turns left. What direction are they now walking?

Accepted Answer

North

Answer

South

Answer

East

Answer

West

Question 2

On a street map, Avenue A runs north-south and 1st Street runs east-west. An officer starts at the intersection, walks north 3 blocks, then turns and walks west 4 blocks. How far is the officer from the starting point in a straight line?

Accepted Answer

5 blocks

Answer

3 blocks

Answer

4 blocks

Answer

7 blocks

Question 3

A diagram shows a folded piece of paper with a hole punched through all layers. When unfolded, where will the holes appear?

Accepted Answer

Symmetrically mirrored at the fold line

Answer

Only where the punch was made

Answer

Randomly distributed

Answer

Only on the top layer

Question 4

You are standing inside a room facing the window on the north wall. The door is to your right. Which wall contains the door?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

North

Answer

South

Answer

West

Question 5

A vehicle travels north for 6 miles, turns right and drives 8 miles, then stops. How far is the vehicle from its starting point?

Accepted Answer

10 miles

Answer

6 miles

Answer

8 miles

Answer

14 miles

Question 6

A person is facing southwest. After making a 180-degree turn, what direction are they facing?

Accepted Answer

Northeast

Answer

Northwest

Answer

Southeast

Answer

East