Odessa Technologies Aptitude Test 2015
Analytical Reasoning
Problem 1 : If MOTHER is coded as UHKWRP, how will FATHER be written
Problem 2 : The six people in a party are walking in the following se-uence : The Brazilian is to the left of the German and to the right side of the French. The Australian is to the right of the German, but to the left of the Argentine, who is to the left of the Italian. Between whom is the Australian walking?
Problem 3 : A coal processing plant is the major employer in the DVC area in Jharkhand, but the environmental regulations will force it to close if continued with old polluting processes. To update the plant to use newer, cleaner technolgy is so expensive that the plant will close unless it receives the tax break it requested. In order to prevent a major unemployment hike in the area, the government is considering the plant's request. Which of the following would be most important for the Jharkhand govt. to consider.
Problem 4 : Motorists in Bangalore often complain that the tra con- gestion is much worse now than it was 10 years ago. No real trac measure was there backthen, but the motorists' complaints are certainly unwar- ranted. The highway capacity has tripled in 10 years, whereas the number of automobiles only doubled in the period. Which of the following, most seriously weakens the argument.
Problem 5 : A physically active lifestyle increases longevity. In the Hi- malayas, the average age at death is considerably higher than in any other part of India. A mountainous terrain makes even basic activities like walk-
ing realtively strenuous. This explains the longevity of people in Himalayas. Which of the following, would most weaken the argument.
Problem 6 : Though the waste of time or the expenditure on fashions is very large, yet fashions have come to stay. They will not go, come what may. However, what is now required is that strong exports should be made to displace the excessive craze for fashion from the minds of these youngsters. The passage best supports the statement that:
Problem 7 : The meteorological department has reported that a severe storm is likely to hit the city during the next forty-eight hours. Courses of Action: I. The administration should advise all the business and educational estab- lishments to
close down for two days. II. The administration should not make the information public as it could create panic among the residents of the city. III. The administration should activate its disaster management program to tackle any possible
emergency situation.
Problem 8 : Five cities all got more rain than usual this year. The five cities are: Last Stand, Mile City, New Town, Olliopolis, and Polberg. The cities are located in ve di erent areas of the country: the mountains, the forest, the coast,
The desert, and in a valley. The rainfall amounts were: 12 inches, 27 inches, 32 inches, 44 inches, and 65 inches.
The city in the desert got the least rain; the city in the forest got the most rain. New Town is in the mountains. Last Stand got more rain than Olliopolis. Mile City got more rain than Polberg, but less rain than New Town. Olliopolis got 44
inches of rain. The city in the mountains got 32 inches of rain; the city on the coast got 27 inches of rain. Which city got the most rain?
Problem 9 : Some men are educated. Educated persons prefer small fam- ilies. Conclusions: I. All small families are educated. II. Some men prefer small families.
Problem 10 : Four people witnessed a mugging. Each gave a di erent description of the mugger. Which description is probably right?
Problem 11 : I. Large number of people living in the low-lying areas has been evacuated during the last few days to safer places. II. The Government has rushed in relief supplies to the people living in the a selected areas.
Problem 12 : 'Considering that his ministry contains many hawala- tainted ministers, the Prime Minister has a
moral obligation to resign' : A Politician. I. The politician is not close to the Prime Minister. II. The politician would like to inculcate moral principles in politics.
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Problem 14 : It is appropriate to compensate someone if you have damaged his or her property in some way. This is called Restitution. Which situation below is the best example of Restitution?
Problem 15 : Here are some words translated from an artificial language. moolokarn means blue sky wilkospadi means bicycle race moolowilko means blue bicycle Which word could mean "racecar"?
Problem 16 : Today's workforce has a new set of social values. Ten years ago, a manager who was o ffered a promotion in a distant city would not have questioned the move. Today, a manager in that same situation might choose family happiness instead of career advancement. This paragraph best supports the statement that
Problem 17 : It is well known that the world urgently needs adequate distribution of food, so that everyone gets enough. Adequate distribution of medicine is just as urgent. Medical expertise and medical supplies need to be redistributed throughout the world so that people in emerging nations will have proper medical care. This paragraph best supports the statement that
Problem 18 : Giving children computers in grade school is a waste of money and teachers time. These children are too young to learn how to use computers e ectively and need to spend time on learning the basics, like arithmetic and reading. After all, a baby has to crawl before she can walk. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the speaker's argument?
Problem 19 : [18 continued] Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the speaker's argument?
Problem 20 : Mathematics allows us to expand our consciousness. Mathematics tells us about economic trends, patterns of disease, and the growth of populations. Math is good at exposing the truth, but it can also perpetuate
misunderstandings and untruths. Figures have the power to mislead people. This paragraph best supports the
statement that