CAT Mock Test 11

If x/5 = 7, x equals: If x/5 = 7, x equals:

3 Mark(s)

35 35
30 30
25 25
40 40

An article argues that “short-term metrics can incentivize myopic decisions.” The main idea is: An article argues that “short-term metrics can incentivize myopic decisions.” The main idea is:

3 Mark(s)

Overemphasis on short-term measures can harm long-term outcomes
Metrics always improve decisions Metrics always improve decisions
Long-term planning is impossible Long-term planning is impossible
Myopia improves productivity Myopia improves productivity

A paragraph notes that transparency builds trust, but excessive disclosure can overwhelm stakeholders. Best summary? A paragraph notes that transparency builds trust, but excessive disclosure can overwhelm stakeholders. Best summary?

3 Mark(s)

Transparency improves trust but too much information can be counterproductive
Disclosure always helps decision-making Disclosure always helps decision-making
Trust requires secrecy Trust requires secrecy
Stakeholders prefer less information Stakeholders prefer less information

In a class of 60 students, 35 like Maths, 25 like Science, and 15 like both. How many like neither? In a class of 60 students, 35 like Maths, 25 like Science, and 15 like both. How many like neither?

3 Mark(s)

15 15
10 10
20 20
5 5

Probability of getting a tail when a fair coin is tossed is: Probability of getting a tail when a fair coin is tossed is:

3 Mark(s)

1/2 1/2
1/3 1/3
1/4 1/4
2/3 2/3

Divide ₹1,200 in the ratio 2:3. The smaller share is: Divide ₹1,200 in the ratio 2:3. The smaller share is:

3 Mark(s)

₹480 ₹480
₹500 ₹500
₹400 ₹400
₹450 ₹450

Is y divisible by 8? I. y is divisible by 4. II. y is divisible by 2. Is y divisible by 8? I. y is divisible by 4. II. y is divisible by 2.

3 Mark(s)

Neither sufficient Neither sufficient
I alone sufficient I alone sufficient
II alone sufficient II alone sufficient
Both together sufficient Both together sufficient

Calling a viewpoint “provocative but defensible” suggests the author is: Calling a viewpoint “provocative but defensible” suggests the author is:

3 Mark(s)

Open-minded yet discerning Open-minded yet discerning
Completely dismissive Completely dismissive
Angry Angry
Indifferent Indifferent

A passage states that “regulation often lags innovation, creating gray zones.” What inference best follows? A passage states that “regulation often lags innovation, creating gray zones.” What inference best follows?

3 Mark(s)

New technologies may operate without clear legal guidance initially
Regulation always prevents innovation Regulation always prevents innovation
Gray zones eliminate all risks Gray zones eliminate all risks
Innovation stops until laws are written Innovation stops until laws are written

Five people sit in a line. P is left of Q, and R is right of Q. Who must be in the middle? Five people sit in a line. P is left of Q, and R is right of Q. Who must be in the middle?

3 Mark(s)

Q Q
P P
R R
Cannot be determined Cannot be determined

A runner covers 12 km in 1 hour 30 minutes. Speed is: A runner covers 12 km in 1 hour 30 minutes. Speed is:

3 Mark(s)

8 km/h 8 km/h
6 km/h 6 km/h
9 km/h 9 km/h
10 km/h 10 km/h

Solve: 2x − 10 = 0 Solve: 2x − 10 = 0

3 Mark(s)

x=5 x=5
x=10 x=10
x=−5 x=−5
x=0 x=0

A population falls from 10,000 to 8,500. Percentage decrease is: A population falls from 10,000 to 8,500. Percentage decrease is:

3 Mark(s)

15% 15%
20% 20%
12.5% 12.5%
10% 10%

The smallest prime number greater than 50 is: The smallest prime number greater than 50 is:

3 Mark(s)

53 53
51 51
52 52
55 55

Among X, Y, Z: X is taller than Y; Z is shorter than Y. Who is tallest? Among X, Y, Z: X is taller than Y; Z is shorter than Y. Who is tallest?

3 Mark(s)

X X
Y Y
Z Z
Cannot be determined Cannot be determined

The area of a rectangle is 96 cm² and its length is 12 cm. Breadth is: The area of a rectangle is 96 cm² and its length is 12 cm. Breadth is:

3 Mark(s)

8 cm 8 cm
6 cm 6 cm
10 cm 10 cm
4 cm 4 cm

A can complete a work in 18 days, B in 9 days. Together they take: A can complete a work in 18 days, B in 9 days. Together they take:

3 Mark(s)

6 days 6 days
9 days 9 days
12 days 12 days
4.5 days 4.5 days

LCM of 8 and 12 is: LCM of 8 and 12 is:

3 Mark(s)

24 24
12 12
48 48
36 36

If 20% of a number is 64, the number is: If 20% of a number is 64, the number is:

3 Mark(s)

320 320
300 300
280 280
360 360

The word “mitigate” most nearly means: The word “mitigate” most nearly means:

3 Mark(s)

Reduce severity Reduce severity
Intensify Intensify
Ignore Ignore
Delay Delay

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