TalentLens - TalentLens Raven's Abstract Reasoning Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 3x3 matrix contains various shapes.
In each row, the third figure is determined by the combination of the first two figures.
Specifically, any line or shape that appears in either the first or second figure is carried over to the third figure.
Which of the following options correctly completes the matrix in the bottom-right position?

Accepted Answer

A figure containing a solid circle, a square, and a triangle.

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A figure containing a solid circle and a square.

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A figure containing only a solid circle.

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A figure containing only a square and a triangle.

Question 2

In a 3x3 matrix, each cell contains a primary shape with a small symbol inside it. Moving from left to right across each row, the primary shape rotates 90 degrees clockwise, and the internal symbol alternates between a star and a diamond. Moving from top to bottom down each column, the primary shape remains the same, but its fill pattern changes from solid to striped to hollow. What is the correct figure for the missing bottom-right cell?

Accepted Answer

A hollow, 'T' shape rotated 90 degrees clockwise with a diamond inside.

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A hollow, upright 'T' shape with a star inside.

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A striped, 'T' shape rotated 90 degrees clockwise with a star inside.

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A solid, 'T' shape rotated 180 degrees with a diamond inside.

Question 3

Which of the following principles is a core component of the reasoning required to solve Raven's Progressive Matrices?

Accepted Answer

Eductive ability, which is the capacity to make meaning out of complexity and perceive relationships.

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Linguistic analogy and vocabulary knowledge.

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Cultural-specific knowledge and historical context.

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Numerical calculation and algebraic manipulation.

Question 4

A test-taker is presented with a 3x3 matrix where each cell contains a number of circles. The rule is that for any row or column, the number of circles in the third cell is the difference between the number of circles in the first and second cells. If the top-left cell has 5 circles and the top-middle cell has 2 circles, how many circles are in the top-right cell?

Accepted Answer

3 circles

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7 circles

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2 circles

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5 circles

Question 5

In a typical Raven's Progressive Matrices test, how does the difficulty of the items change as the test-taker progresses?

Accepted Answer

The items are arranged in sets of increasing difficulty.

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The difficulty level is randomized throughout the test.

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The items become progressively easier to build confidence.

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The difficulty remains constant from start to finish.

Question 6

A 3x3 matrix is presented. The rule governing the matrix is 'distribution of three'. This means that each row and each column must contain exactly one of three specific features. In this matrix, the features are shape (circle, square, triangle), fill (solid, striped, clear), and size (small, medium, large). Given the visible cells, the missing bottom-right cell must complete both its row and its column. Which of the following options is the correct choice?

Accepted Answer

A large, solid square.

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A small, striped triangle.

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A medium, clear circle.

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A large, clear triangle.