The Analytical Ability Test is a crucial component of the Civil Service Professional Eligibility Examination in the Philippines. This test evaluates a candidate's capacity to understand and analyze information, make sound judgments, and solve problems efficiently. The test is designed to assess various cognitive skills that are essential for performing effectively in the civil service. The main components of the Analytical Ability Test include Word Association, Identifying Assumptions and Conclusions, and Logic. Each component focuses on different aspects of analytical thinking and reasoning.
Word Association
Word Association tests a candidate's verbal reasoning skills and their ability to recognize relationships between words. In this section, examinees are presented with pairs of words and are asked to identify the relationship between them. This could involve synonyms, antonyms, cause and effect, part to whole, and other types of associations. The objective is to assess how well candidates can understand the meaning of words and their interconnections.
For example, if given the word pair "doctor: patient," candidates need to identify that the relationship is one of service provider and recipient. This section helps evaluate a candidate's vocabulary, comprehension, and ability to think critically about word meanings and their associations.
Identifying Assumptions and Conclusions
This component of the test examines a candidate's ability to critically evaluate statements and arguments. Candidates are required to identify underlying assumptions in given statements and determine logical conclusions based on the provided information. This skill is essential for making informed decisions and developing logical reasoning.
For instance, a statement might be, "All engineers are good at mathematics." An assumption in this statement could be that proficiency in mathematics is a necessary skill for engineers. Candidates must discern such assumptions and conclusions, assessing the strength and validity of arguments presented.
Logic
The Logic section evaluates a candidate's ability to apply logical principles to solve problems. This often involves recognizing patterns, sequences, and relationships in given data. Candidates might be presented with puzzles, series, or logical statements where they must deduce the correct answers through logical reasoning.
For example, a logic problem might present a sequence of numbers and ask the candidate to determine the next number in the series. Alternatively, candidates might face syllogisms where they must draw valid conclusions from given premises. This section tests analytical thinking, pattern recognition, and deductive reasoning skills.
Welcome to our CSC Professional Eligibility Examination Reviewer! In this session, you'll have the opportunity to test your understanding of key concepts in Word Association, Identifying Assumptions and Conclusions, Logic. The quiz consists of multiple-choice questions covering various topics. Pay close attention to each question and select the best answer. After completing the exam, check the video below for the answer key and explanations.
A. Word Association
1. Word Association: Home : House :: Car : ?
A. Garage
B. Vehicle
C. Road
D. Drive
2. Word Association: Eat : Food :: Drink : ?
A. Water
B. Cup
C. Thirst
D. Beverage
3. Word Association: Tree : Forest :: Star : ?
A. Sky
B. Galaxy
C. Night
D. Light
4. Word Association: Pen : Write :: Brush : ?
A. Clean
B. Paint
C. Sweep
D. Draw
5. Word Association: Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?
A. School
B. Classroom
C. Student
D. Office
6. Word Association: Cat : Meow :: Dog : ?
A. Bark
B. Growl
C. Pet
D. Walk
7. Word Association: Sun : Day :: Moon : ?
A. Light
B. Night
C. Shine
D. Star
8. Word Association: Fish : Swim :: Bird : ?
A. Fly
B. Nest
C. Chirp
D. Wing
9. Word Association: Book : Read :: Knife : ?
A. Cut
B. Sharp
C. Blade
D. Fork
10. Word Association: Cry : Sadness :: Laugh : ?
A. Happiness
B. Loud
C. Joy
D. Smile
B. Identifying Assumptions and Conclusions
1. Statement: "All students in the school must wear uniforms."
Assumption:
A. Some students do not like wearing uniforms.
B. Wearing uniforms promotes equality among students.
C. Only students who wear uniforms can attend the school.
D. Uniforms are expensive.
2. Statement: "If it rains, the event will be canceled."
Conclusion:
A. The event was canceled because it rained.
B. The event will be held if it does not rain.
C. The event will be held indoors.
D. The event is very important.
3. Statement: "Healthy employees are more productive."
Assumption:
A. All employees want to be productive.
B. The company provides health benefits to employees.
C. Health directly impacts productivity.
D. Productivity is the only measure of employee performance.
4. Statement: "Books are a better source of knowledge than the internet."
Conclusion:
A. The internet is not a reliable source of knowledge.
B. Everyone should read more books.
C. Books provide more detailed and accurate information.
D. Books are always available.
5. Statement: "To improve road safety, the speed limit should be reduced."
Assumption:
A. High speed is the main cause of road accidents.
B. Drivers will follow the new speed limit.
C. Reducing speed limits will reduce traffic congestion.
D. Most drivers prefer lower speed limits.
6. Statement: "The company should invest in employee training programs."
Assumption:
A. Employee training programs are costly.
B. Employees are interested in training programs.
C. Training programs will improve employee performance.
D. The company has a large budget for training.
7. Statement: "Advertising on social media is more effective than traditional media."
Conclusion:
A. Social media reaches a larger audience than traditional media.
B. Companies should stop using traditional media for advertising.
C. Social media advertising generates higher sales.
D. Social media users are more likely to engage with ads.
8. Statement: "Increasing taxes on tobacco will reduce smoking rates."
Assumption:
A. Smokers are sensitive to price changes.
B. Tobacco companies will absorb the tax increase.
C. Smoking is a significant public health issue.
D. Taxes on tobacco are currently low.
9. Statement: "The new software will improve our data analysis capabilities."
Conclusion:
A. The current software is inadequate for data analysis.
B. Employees need training on the new software.
C. The new software is expensive.
D. Data analysis is a priority for the company.
10. Statement: "Hiring more staff will increase our productivity."
Assumption:
A. Current staff are overworked.
B. The company can afford to hire more staff.
C. More staff will be trained efficiently.
D. Productivity is currently low.
C. Logic
1. If all cats are animals and some animals are wild, which of the following is true?
A. Some cats are wild.
B. All animals are cats.
C. No cats are wild.
D. Some cats are not wild.
2. If A is taller than B, and B is taller than C, which of the following is true?
A. A is shorter than C.
B. C is taller than A.
C. A is taller than C.
D. B is taller than A.
3. If the statement "All flowers are beautiful" is true, which of the following is a logical conclusion?
A. Some flowers are not beautiful.
B. Only some flowers are beautiful.
C. No flowers are beautiful.
D. No flower is ugly.
4. If no students are late and all late people miss the bus, what can we conclude?
A. All students miss the bus.
B. No students miss the bus.
C. Some students miss the bus.
D. All students are late.
5. If it rains, the ground gets wet. If the ground is wet, the match will be canceled. It is raining. What can we conclude?
A. The match will be canceled.
B. The match will continue.
C. The ground is dry.
D. The match is in progress.
6. If A implies B, and B implies C, what can be concluded?
A. A implies C.
B. C implies A.
C. B implies A.
D. A does not imply C.
7. If some fruits are apples and all apples are red, which of the following is true?
A. Some fruits are not apples.
B. All fruits are red.
C. Some fruits are red.
D. No fruits are red.
8. If no birds can swim and some fish can fly, which of the following is true?
A. Some birds can fly.
B. Some fish cannot swim.
C. All birds can fly.
D. Some fish cannot fly.
9. If John is older than Mary and Mary is older than Sarah, which of the following is true?
A. John is younger than Sarah.
B. Sarah is older than John.
C. John is older than Sarah.
D. Sarah is older than Mary.
10. If no athletes are musicians and all musicians are artists, what can be concluded?
A. Some athletes are artists.
B. No athletes are artists.
C. All athletes are artists.
D. No artists are athletes.
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