Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test

Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test

Format: Question → Options → Correct Answer → Detailed Explanation

• What is 25% of 320?
• 64
• 80

C. 100

• 85

Answer: B

Explanation: 25% = 1/4. So, 320 ÷ 4 = 80.

• Rearrange the letters in “RESCUE” to form a new word. Which of the

following is correct?

A. SECURE

B. RECURE

C. CURSEE

D. CERUSE

Answer: A

Explanation: "SECURE" is a valid word using all letters of “RESCUE.”

• Which number is next in the sequence? 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
• 20
• 24
• 32
• 36

Answer: C

Explanation: Each number doubles: 2×2=4, 4×2=8, 8×2=16, 16×2=32. 1 / 3

• If all bloops are razzies and all razzies are lazzies, then all bloops are

definitely:

• Lazzies
• Bloopers
• Razzies
• Uncertain

Answer: A

Explanation: Transitive logic: if A = B and B = C, then A = C.

5. Find the missing number: 3, 6, 9, ?, 15

• 10
• 11
• 12
• 13

Answer: C

Explanation: Pattern increases by 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15.

• A train travels 60 miles in 1.5 hours. What is its average speed?
• 30 mph
• 40 mph
• 45 mph
• 60 mph

Answer: C

Explanation: Speed = distance ÷ time → 60 ÷ 1.5 = 40 mph.

7. Choose the word that is different: 2 / 3

• Dog
• Cat
• Car
• Mouse

Answer: C

Explanation: Car is an object; the rest are animals.

• What is the opposite of “ascend”?
• Soar
• Fall
• Climb
• Rise

Answer: B

Explanation: “Ascend” means to go up; its opposite is “fall.”

• If 5 workers build a wall in 10 days, how long will 10 workers take?
• 2 days
• 5 days
• 10 days
• 20 days

Answer: B

Explanation: More workers = less time. Double the workers → half the time → 5 days.

• Choose the analogy: HAND is to ARM as FOOT is to:
• Shoe
• Toe
• Leg
• Knee
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