Free GCAT Processing Speed Questions & Answers

Question 1

Verbal Reasoning - sentence completion. Choose the word that, when inserted in the sentence to replace the blank, best fits the meaning of the sentence.

Electronic information and automated systems are essential to ____ all major federal operations.

Accepted Answer

Virtually

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Fundamentally

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Effectively

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Implicitly

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Approximately

Question 2

Abstract Reasoning - these types of cognitive questions require finding hidden patterns or rules in shapes. There are many types of abstract reasoning questions in cognitive tests, in which you need to pay attention to different elements. In the following question, you must pay attention to shape and movement.
Which of the following boxes should replace the question mark (?) to complete the pattern?

Accepted Answer

A

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B

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C

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D

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E

Question 3

Letter Series - What would be the next group of letters in the following series?
zone --> ynnd --> xmnc --> wlnb --> ?
Tip - at first glance, this type of cognitive ability question seems confusing. It is in fact no different than a number series! To help you solve these questions quickly, write down the ABC with a corresponding number beneath each letter (A-1, B-2 etc.). This will help you identify the pattern.

Accepted Answer

vkna

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vkmc

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anka

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vnna

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ajna

Question 4

Logical Reasoning - In the following question you will be presented with a fact and a pursuant conclusion. It is up to you to decide if the conclusion can be proven or not.
FACTS: If Jason is late to the meeting, Kevin will have to work late. Lois will not cook dinner for Kevin unless Kevin gets home from work on time. If Lois does not cook dinner for Kevin, Kevin will order pizza for dinner. Lois cooked dinner for Kevin.
CONCLUSION: Jason was late to the meeting.

Accepted Answer

The facts disprove the conclusion

Answer

The facts prove the conclusion

Answer

The facts neither prove nor disprove the conclusion

Question 5

Verbal Reasoning - Odd One Out.
In this type of cognitive question, you need to select the word that stands out in regard to its meaning.
Which word does not belong on this list?

Accepted Answer

Archaic

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Solemn

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Grave

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Mirthless

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Serious

Question 6

Abstract Reasoning - Odd One Out
Choose the odd one out:

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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B

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D

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E

Question 7

Numerical Reasoning - Word Problems When a smartphone is connected to a charger the battery charge increases by 4.5% per minute.
When applications are in use the battery decreases by 3% per 2.5 minutes.
What is the percentage of charging rate per minute if the phone is connected to a charger while several applications are in use?

Accepted Answer

3.3%

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2.6%

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2.8%

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3%

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3.6%

Question 8

Logical Reasoning
Assumptions:
Most technicians work on the first floor.
All accountants work on the second floor.
No secretaries work on the third floor.
Conclusion: Rose, a technician, works on the third floor.
If the assumptions are true, is the conclusion:

Accepted Answer

Cannot be determined based on the given information

Answer

Correct

Answer

Incorrect

Question 9

Abstract Reasoning - Next in Series

 Which block completes the following sequence:

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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B

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C

Answer

E

Question 10

Look at the shapes in the boxes across the top.
Do you see how they are related to each other?
Can you find the answer that goes in the empty box so the shapes in the next row will relate to each other in the same way as the shapes in the top row?

Accepted Answer

E

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A

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B

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C

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D