Abstract Logical Matrix Tests
Logical reasoning tests that consist of abstract matrices are another form of psychometric tests that evaluate logical reasoning ability of an individual. Usually, these tests consist of abstract patterns that are presented in matrix grids. It will be your task to find relationship between abstract items to identify missing piece of information. A number of test takers find these tests more challenging than inductive reasoning or abstract reasoning tests nevertheless well structured approach and continued practice is the key to success. This tutorial presents two practice questions extracted from abstract logical matrix test to demonstrate the necessary.
As indicated above abstract logical matrix tests are challenging in nature and may present with complex patterns. Below you can try to work out question that comprises six squares. Your task will be to identify the missing square. Set your timer for 30 seconds and see whether you can find the missing piece. Note that only one of the six answer choices provided is correct. Mark your answer and once you are finished check the explanation to see whether you got it right. You may start working now.
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Which is the missing square?
How did it go? Have you marked the correct answer? The above question is certainly more challenging for number of test takers so don’t despair if you found it difficult. Have a look at the pattern once more and note that in each of the rows across and down any triangles that appear in the same position twice in the first two squares are cancelled out in the final squares and ones that remain alter their colour from black to white and vice versa. Hence, the correct answer must be C.
Remember, without constructive approach and practice you may find it difficult to answer these types of questions in your logical reasoning test. Hence structured preparation and continued practice over a period of time will allow you to gain necessary strategy to find complex patterns in test questions. Note that even the most difficult patterns in logical reasoning may present with relatively limited range of challenges.
Are you ready for next question? If yes then set your timer for 30 seconds and attempt to identify missing set within the time limit. If you will experience difficulties to find the missing set try to think strategically and take into consideration type, colour, position and arrangement of squares in the matrix. You may start working now.
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Which is the missing square?
Did you get the answer right? Note that A must be the correct answer as each row and column needs to contain each of the images. Always, inspect the horizontal and vertical rows to find the pattern.
As you can see logical reasoning questions that involve complex patterns presented in matrices are challenging in nature. To answer these types of questions quickly and correctly undertake as many tests as possible to equip yourself with test taking tactics and strategies. Good luck with your test preparation.