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1 / 52

The perimeter of the triangle is 28 centimeters. The lengths of two of the sides are 6 cm and 12 cm. What is the length of the third side?

a) 10 centimeters

b) 18 centimeters

c) 36 centimeters

d) 46 centimeters

2 / 52

The band One Day Fly came out with a new record. The following line graph shows the number of albums th band sold the last couple of months. Use the information to answer the questions. If the sales in September doubled, what would be the new total for September?

a) 100

b) 125

c) 150

d) 150

3 / 52

City X is north of City Y and northeast of City W. City Y is north of City Z and west of City A. City B is east of City A. Which city is northwest of City Z?

a) City W

b) City X

c) City A

d) City B

4 / 52

The teacher asked the students about their favorite pets. The following pictures show which pet each student liked the most. The picture shows: birds - 3, cats - 4, dogs - 3, fish - 4, rabbits - 6. How many more students like dogs than birds?

a) 0

b) 1

c) 2

d) 3

5 / 52

The price of Adidis shares fluctuates a lot. The following graph shows the
price per Adidis share per day. Use the information to answer the question. What was the ratio of the price per share on Tuesday to that on Thursday?

a) 1:02

b) 2:03

c) 3:07

d) 3:07

6 / 52

A 15 cc dosage must be increased by 20%. What is the new dosage?

a) 17 cc

b) 18 cc

c) 30 cc

d) 35 cc

7 / 52

How long will it take me to write a 500 words essay? I can type 4 words per minute.

a) 125 minutes

b) 100 minutes

c) 150 minutes

d) 200 minutes

8 / 52

We asked a group of 240 people about their favorite ice cream flavour. The bar graph
shows the flavours in percentages . Use the information to answer the question. How many respondents did not choose vanilla as their favorite flavor?

a) 180

b) 204

c) 210

d) 220

9 / 52

In a small country called ‘Holland’ the people love to get around on their bicycles. The following pictures represent the number of bicycles in this country. Each picture stands for 2 bicycles. How many more scooters are there compared to bicycles?

a) 8

b) 10

c) 20

d) 14

10 / 52

After school, Mia likes to visit her favourite juice stand to buy a drink. The stand sells four types of juice, which are available on different days. Mia does not like apple or lemon juice, but she will visit the stand if she can buy a drink that she likes. If today is Sunday, which juice can Mia buy?

a) Apple juice

b) Orange juice

c) Grape juice

d) Lemon juice

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You navigate the world with a calm demeanor, rarely ruffled by the emotional storms that sweep through others. While your friends and colleagues might get excited, frustrated, or heartbroken by various events, you tend to maintain a neutral perspective. This week highlights your even-keeled nature in a situation. Your team scores a last-minute victory in a crucial game. Your coworkers erupt in cheers, hugging and high-fiving each other. You offer a smile and congratulations, happy for the win but not swept up in the emotional frenzy. How often do you find yourself remaining calm and collected when others are experiencing strong emotions? Do you struggle to connect with others on an emotional level, or do you simply express your emotions in a more muted way?

a) I'm highly empathetic and easily swayed by the emotions of others. I frequently mirror their feelings.

b) I might not show it outwardly, but I do feel emotions similar to what others experience.

c) I can understand and acknowledge the emotions of others, but I express them less intensely.

d) I don't react much to events that trigger strong emotions in others. I prioritize logic and reason over emotional responses. This can sometimes be perceived as coldness, but it's simply my natural way of processing the world.

12 / 52

The table shows the number of goals scored by four players in a soccer tournament. Jack scored 5 goals, Sarah scored 8 goals, Mike?, and Emily scored 7 goals. If the total number of goals scored by all players is 50, what percentage of the goals were scored by Mike?

a) 60%

b) 15%

c) 20%

d) 25%

13 / 52

If the code for MUSIC is NRXAL, what is SONG the code for?

a) SNGO

b) SNGO

c) SOAG

d) SNAG

e) SOGN

14 / 52

In a Book Store, a Book costs $2.99 , a Cassette costs $1.25, and a CD costs $2.50. How much would it cost for 3 books?

a) $8.97

b) $9.99

c) $7.50

d) $6.99

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A library is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm every day. Each librarian works for 7 hours with a 45-minute lunch break but no other breaks. There are two librarians working in the library. What is the maximum number of books that can be checked out from the library in a day?

a) 180

b) 210

c) 240

d) 270

16 / 52

Mister Clockhouse has a small but lovely organic apple orchard. The following picture graph shows the number of apples that he harvested during a couple of years. Each picture stand for 1 apple. How many apples were harvested in 2010?

a) 3

b) 6

c) 9

d) 12

17 / 52

You prioritize the comfort and satisfaction of others, readily adjusting your own plans and desires to accommodate their wishes. This can be a valuable trait, but it can also lead to resentment and a sense of losing yourself in the process of pleasing everyone. This week highlights your people-pleasing tendencies in a situation. It's movie night with your family. Your parents suggest a classic film they haven't seen in years, while your siblings push for a new action movie. Despite secretly wanting to watch a comedy, you readily agree to the classic film, eager to make everyone happy, even if it means sacrificing your personal preference. How often do you find yourself prioritizing the desires of others, even if it means sacrificing your own preferences or needs? Do you have healthy boundaries and feel comfortable expressing your own wishes, or do you struggle to say no and end up feeling resentful?

a) I prioritize my own needs and desires and feel comfortable expressing them. I collaborate with others to find mutually agreeable solutions.

b) I might go along with someone else's plan occasionally, but I can also voice my own preferences and negotiate compromises.

c) I often prioritize the wishes of others and struggle to say no. I'm working on establishing healthy boundaries and expressing my own needs more assertively.

d) I consistently put the needs of others before my own, even when it makes me unhappy. This can lead to resentment and a feeling of inauthenticity. I need to learn to prioritize my own well-being and communicate my needs effectively.

18 / 52

Alex wants to buy a pizza. He is currently waiting in line at Pizza Palace. Alex thinks, "Pizza Palace always takes 25 minutes to bake my favourite pizza. But Crispy Crust, just down the block, always takes 30 minutes. It takes less than five minutes to walk there – so I should head to Crispy Crust and then I’ll get my pizza sooner." Which sentence below shows that Alex has made a mistake?

a) Pizza Palace higher quality

b) Fashion Haven better reviews

c) Sweet Treats Bakery more

d) Tech World longer wait time

19 / 52

If O is the middle letter, how many letters are there before it?

a) 13

b) 12

c) 11

d) 14

e) 15

20 / 52

Find the value of ?

a) 9

b) 8

c) 7

d) 9

21 / 52

Divide the alphabet into two halves (11 letters each). What is the first letter in the second half?

a) M

b) A

c) B

d) C

e) D

22 / 52

At a party, there are a total of 200 guests. One-fifth of the guests are children and the rest are adults. If one-third of the adults are vegetarians, how many vegetarians are at the party?

a) 30

b) 40

c) 53

d) 60

23 / 52

What is 0.716 rounded to the nearest tenth?

a) 0.72

b) 0.7

c) 0.8

d) 1

24 / 52

Identify the right letter/s in place of the question mark in the following questions: E G J K O Q ? (a) S (b) R (c) U (d) V (e) T

a) S

b) R

c) U

d) V

e) T

25 / 52

The table shows the cost of dry-cleaning clothes. How much would it cost to dry clean 1 skirt, 2 blouses, and 1 coat?

a) $10.95

b) $8.95

c) $9.95

d) $7.95

26 / 52

Solve 12(84 - 5) - (3 × 54) =

a) 796

b) 54,000

c) 841

d) 786

27 / 52

If the code for CHAIR is KRDLS, what is SOFA the code for?

a) SOAF

b) SAOF

c) SFOA

d) SAFO

e) SOFA

28 / 52

The following pictures represent the food and beverage items a busy fast food restaurant in Tokyo sold in 30 minutes. Each picture stands for 12 sold items. ice cream- 3, fries- 4, burgers- 6, drinks- 3, hotdogs- 4. How many ice creams were sold compared to burgers?

a) 1 sold items

b) 2 sold items

c) 3 sold items

d) 4 sold items

29 / 52

Melodious is to harsh as pleasant is to ?

a) Unpleasant

b) Beautiful

c) Noisy

d) nose

30 / 52

Some people argue that retribution is the purpose of
punishment of a person convicted of a crime, and
that therefore the punishment must in some direct
way fit the crime. Another view, the deterrence theory,
promotes punishment in order to discourage
commission of future crimes. In this view, punishment
need not relate directly to the crime committed.
However, punishment must necessarily be
uniform and consistently applied, in order for the
members of the public to understand how they
would be punished if they committed a crime. According to the passage, what would a person who believes in the deterrence theory likely support?

a) allowing television broadcasts of court proceedings.

b) non-unanimous jury verdicts.

c) early release of prisoners because of prison overcrowding.

d) a broad definition of the insanity defense.

31 / 52

For a math assignment a group of students had to draw their favorite shaps. The following pictures represent their choices. How many more triangles were drawn compared to hexagons?

a) 0

b) 1

c) 2

d) 3

32 / 52

Whenever Jack tosses a fair coin, which of the following statements are correct? If the coin lands on heads, then the probability of getting heads again in the next toss is 0.5.

a) True

b) False

c) Can't say

d) Depends on toss

33 / 52

A farmer harvests his potato crop once a year. The following line graph shows the
tonnes of potato he harvested per year. Use the information to answer the questions. How much did the farmer earn on potatoes in 2013 if he gets $0.65 per kilogram?

a) $7,500

b) $9,750

c) $10,000

d) $9,750

34 / 52

Every year the forest rangers in the jungles of India count the number of wild elephants in their park and put their findings in a line graph. Use the information to answer the question. How many more elephants were counted in 2012 than in 2014?

a) 0

b) 10

c) 20

d) 30

35 / 52

What does "oblivious" most nearly mean?

a) ignorant

b) visible

c) sinister

d) aware

36 / 52

Which of these comes next in the pattern sequence?

a) A

b) B

c) C

37 / 52

Find the ODD one in the group

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

e) E

38 / 52

Which of the following are examples of plastic deformation?

a) a car crash

b) squeezing a ball of silly putty

c) crushing a soft drink can

d) all of the above

39 / 52

What is the better buy? 2 pair of socks for $6 or 100 pair of socks for $200

a) 5 phones for $200

b) 12 phones for $500

c) 2 pair of socks for $6

d) 100 pair of socks for $200

40 / 52

Which of the following contains fiber?

a) raspberries

b) chicken breast

c) steak

d) butter

41 / 52

Emily is 8 years older than her brother Jack. Jack was 28 years old when their daughter Lily was born. If Lily is now 5 years old, how old is her mother Emily?

a) 35

b) 41

c) 37

d) 38

42 / 52

If Z is the last letter, how many letters are there in total?

a) 26

b) 24

c) 25

d) 27

e) 23

43 / 52

A survey was done among a group of primary students about their favorite thing to do on a lazy Sunday. The survey represents their answers. Each student had to choose 1 favorite activity. Doing Nothing: 10, Going to Cinema: 9, Reading a Book: 6, Going to the Park: 3, Meeting Friends: 12. How many students do not prefer going to the park?

a) 20

b) 37

c) 18

d) 16

44 / 52

A clerk can process 26 forms per hour. If 5,600
forms must be processed in an 8-hour day, how
many clerks must you hire for that day?

a) 26 clerks

b) 24 clerks

c) 25 clerks

d) 27 clerks

45 / 52

Use the alphabet series A to Z as a guide to decode and find the answer to each question. Example: If the code for PIG is NJE, what is DVL the code for? (a) FKM (b) AVE (c) BZK (d) FCL (e) HNM

a) FKM

b) AVE

c) BZK

d) FCL

e) HNM

46 / 52

You struggle to maintain focus, with even minor distractions pulling you away from your tasks. This can make it difficult to complete projects efficiently and can lead to feelings of frustration and inefficiency. This week highlights your focus challenges in a situation. Determined to finish your research paper, you settle into the library with all your notes and resources. However, a notification pops up on your phone. Intrigued, you check your social media and get sucked into a scrolling vortex. Hours later, you realize you've made minimal progress on the paper, sidetracked by a series of unimportant online distractions. How often do you find yourself getting sidetracked by minor distractions, hindering your ability to focus on tasks? Are you able to develop strategies to stay on track, or do you frequently get pulled off course by irrelevant stimuli?

a) I excel at maintaining focus and rarely get distracted, even in noisy or stimulating environments.

b) I might occasionally get distracted by something interesting, but I can usually refocus quickly.

c) I struggle with distractions sometimes, but I use techniques like time management and putting my phone away to stay on track.

d) I'm easily pulled off task by even minor distractions. This can make it challenging to complete tasks efficiently. I'm actively working on developing strategies to improve my focus and minimize distractions.

47 / 52

The following picture graph shows the total savings of a group of kids in 2022. Each picture stands for a saving of $1. The survey represents their answers. Peter: 5, Maria: 7, Mike: 4, John: 5, Ronny: 3. How many more dollars do Maria and John have together compared to Mike and Ronny together?

a) 3

b) 6

c) 5

d) 4

48 / 52

The following line graph shows the rental price of a jet ski per hour.
Use the information to answer the questions. How much will it cost you to rent a jet ski for half an hour?

a) 15 dollars

b) 22.50 dollars

c) 30 dollars

d) 37.50 dollars

49 / 52

Rachel spun a wheel and it landed on yellow. She spun it again and it landed on blue. What is the probability it will land on green on her third spin?

a) It is certain it will land on green.

b) It is most probable it will land on green.

c) The chance it lands on green is 1 in 3.

d) The chance it lands on green is 1 in 4.

50 / 52

In a beautiful country called ‘Down Under’ you can find a lot of strange animals such as the kangaroo. The following pictures represent the population of ‘roos’ in this country. Each picture represents 4 million animals. How many female roos are there?

a) 7

b) 8

c) 15

d) 32 million animals

51 / 52

What word can be placed in the brackets so that it forms another word or phrase when tacked on to the end of the first word, and another word or phrase when placed in front of the second word? SAND ( ) WORK

a) BOARD

b) CAST

c) PAPER

d) WITCH

e) STONE

52 / 52

How long is needed to produce 9,000 cars? A factory can produce 200 cars per day.

a) 30 days

b) 40 days

c) 45 days

d) 50 days

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What Is the British Army Aptitude Test?

The British Army Recruitment Battery (BARB) test, also known as the Army Cognitive Test (ACT), is a vital computer-based psychometric exam for those pursuing a career in the armed services. Conducted at a test center, the BARB test evaluates a range of skills, including numerical fluency, verbal aptitude, and orientation abilities. Your performance on this test will determine your eligibility for various roles within the army, making thorough preparation crucial. Excelling in this test can significantly enhance the opportunities available to you. The test’s stringent time constraints and challenging questions are designed to assess your critical thinking and ability to remain calm under pressure—essential traits for any army role.

What to Expect in the British Army Cognitive Test

The cognitive exam consists of five sections, each designed to evaluate different critical areas, helping to determine the roles and responsibilities best suited to you in the armed forces.

British Army Error Detection Test

This section tests your ability to quickly process information and identify errors. You’ll memorize different combinations of symbols or images and then answer questions to detect any errors. Your mental agility is tested here. You’ll memorize a series of rules and use them to solve various problems, showcasing your reaction under pressure, memory strength, and logical thinking.

British Army Number Fluency Test

This section assesses your numerical ability and memory. You’ll memorize a mathematical rule and apply it to numerical challenges.

British Army Word Rules Test

In this part, you’ll identify the rule governing different combinations of three words, giving an insight into your literacy and communication skills.

British Army Orientation Test

In this part, you’ll identify the rule governing different combinations of three words, giving an insight into your literacy and communication skills.

British Army Deductive Reasoning Test

Deductive reasoning is crucial for any army recruit. You’ll process information and draw logical conclusions from it, often by reading statements about different relationships and making deductions. Read our Strategy to Problem- Solve Analytical tests

Additional British Army Aptitude Tests

British Army Technical Selection Test

Necessary for technical roles, this test covers technical skills, from basic calculations to data interpretation, typically at GCSE level. Practice numerical reasoning questions to prepare. The Technical Selection Test (TST) was introduced in June 1995 to assess the mathematical capabilities of applicants for the Army’s technical corps. Since its inception, several validation studies have been conducted, establishing the cutoff scores detailed below for trades requiring a specific TST level, with a maximum score of 55 points achievable. In 2009, four new versions of the TST were developed, validated, and implemented to facilitate test rotation at Assessment Centres and enhance security measures.
Who Takes the Test?
Candidates eligible for technical trades must complete the British Army’s Technical Selection Test (TST) at the Army Development and Selection Centre (ADSC) to determine their suitability for technical training. This requirement applies to candidates interested in technical trades within:
The Corps of Royal Engineers (RE)
The Royal Corps of Signals (RCS)
The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME)
The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) as an Ammunition Technician
TST or BARB Test
The TST is administered in addition to the BARB Test.
Outline of the TST
The TST consists of 55 multiple-choice questions across 28 question types, to be completed in 45 minutes. A calculator is provided for use during the test.
Whole Number Division (2)
Decimal Addition (1)
Decimal Subtraction (1)
Decimal Multiplication (2)
Decimal Division (2)
Fraction Addition (1)
Fraction Subtraction (1)
Fraction Multiplication (2)
Fraction Division (2)
Fraction Conversion (2)
Metric Unit Conversion (2)
Averages (2)
Ratios (2)
Proportion/Scale (2)
Percentages (2)
Arithmetic Progression (2)
Standard Form (2)
Significant Figures (2)
Volume (1)
Simultaneous Equations (3)
Factorisation (3)
Area (2)
Angles (2)
Transposition (1)
Graphical Interpretation (2)
Prefixes (2)
Indices (4)
Precedence (2)
These questions assess mathematical skills similar to those found in GCSE textbooks.
TST Scores by Trade
Scores range from 0 to 55 based on correct answers. Minimum score requirements vary by trade category. Candidates are encouraged to achieve the highest possible score to qualify for their desired role. Specific trades require the TST and their minimum score requirements are expected.

British Army Numeracy Test

Mandatory if you lack A-C/9-4 GCSEs or equivalent in maths, this section evaluates your basic mathematical skills. Read our Strategy to Ace the Numeracy And Mathematical Tests

British Army Literacy Test

Essential for those without A-C/9-4 GCSEs or equivalent in English, this section assesses your grammar, punctuation, and reading and writing skills. Refresh your basics before taking this test.

Top Tips to Pass British Army Aptitude Tests

-Practice, Practice, Practice: Regular practice of past tests and question types improves speed, accuracy, and confidence.
-Test Your Memory: Many questions require memorization of key information. Memory games can strengthen your mental capacity for the test.
-Focus on Speed and Accuracy: Balance speed and accuracy by timing practice tests and reviewing mistakes to improve.
-Find What Works for You: Develop personal strategies for solving problems, whether through mnemonic devices or other techniques.
-Read Questions Carefully: Avoid mistakes by thoroughly reading each question, even when pressed for time.
By following these tips and thoroughly preparing, you’ll enhance your chances of success in the British Army Aptitude Tests.

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What Is the British Army Aptitude Test?

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British Army Error Detection Test

British Army Number Fluency Test

British Army Word Rules Test

British Army Orientation Test

British Army Deductive Reasoning Test

Additional British Army Aptitude Tests

British Army Technical Selection Test

British Army Numeracy Test

British Army Literacy Test

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