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HIDDEN FIGURES
Hidden figures questions require you to find given geometric shapes inside more elaborate and complicated figures.
Sometimes the answers will literally pop out at you. Other times, you might be left scratching your head without an
answer, or worse yet—you might be falling into a trap laid out by those sinister Hidden Figures question designers.
In the sample questions below, these are the basic figures you will be looking for:

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Question 1:

If nothing “pops out at you,” a good strategy is to analyze each given shape to see if it could possibly be hid-
ing inside the figure above.

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Too wide, Too big. Same height, Right height, Right height.
even if but too narrow. but it's just There it is!
rotated. not in there!

Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope. Yes!

Notice how the figure in question looks like two trapezoids reflected over each other. This would tempt some
unsuspecting test takers into picking choice c. However upon closer inspection, you can see that trapezoid c is
narrower than the trapezoids in the question. Always be careful to pick the shape that is the exact size. Also, when
dealing with polygons, make sure you are picking the figure with the correct number of sides.

Question 2:

Even if the question seems funky, run through your choices and reject all impossible answers.
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Too wide, Too big. Same height, Right height. Right height,
even if but bottom There it is! but otherwise
rotated. is too long to too big to be
fit in there. in there.

Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope.

Yes!

If you weren’t able to spot the cube inside the figure, you would still know that choice d was correct because
all of the other choices were eliminated.

20 PRACTICE QUESTIONS

a) b) c) d) e)

f) g) h) i) j)

When answering questions 1 through 10, refer to shapes a through j above. For each question, determine which let-
tered shape is hidden inside the figure. Lettered shapes may be used once, twice, or not at all.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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a) b) c) d) e)

f) g) h) i) j)

When answering questions 11 through 20, refer to shapes a through j above. For each question, determine which let-
tered shape is hidden inside the figure. Lettered shapes may be used once, twice, or not at all.

11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Use Figure J-1 for questions 21–25:

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21. The hidden figure in block 1 is _____. 24. The hidden figure in block 4 is _____.
a. A a. A
b. B b. B
c. C c. C
d. D d. D
e. E e. E

22. The hidden figure in block 2 is _____. 25. The hidden figure in block 5 is _____.
a. A a. A
b. B b. B
c. C c. C
d. D d. D
e. E e. E

23. The hidden figure in block 3 is _____.

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Use Figure J-2 for questions 26–30:

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26. The hidden figure in block 6 is _____. 29. The hidden figure in block 9 is _____.
a. A a. A
b. B b. B
c. C c. C
d. D d. D
e. E e. E

27. The hidden figure in block 7 is _____. 30. The hidden figure in block 10 is _____.
a. A a. A
b. B b. B
c. C c. C
d. D d. D
e. E e. E

28. The hidden figure in block 8 is _____.

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

HIDDEN FIGURES ANSWER EXPLANATIONS

1. j 6. c

7. a
2. e

8. d
3. h

9. b

4. g

10. f
5. i
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11. c 21. c

22. a
12. d

13. g 23. d

14. f 24. e

15. h 25. b

26. b
16. a

17. e 27. e

18. j 28. c

29. d
19. b

30. a
20. i
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ROTATED BLOCKS
Rotated Blocks questions require the ability to mentally spin a 3-D figure around and envision what it will look like
from this new angle. Since each face of the cube is labeled with a particular figure, sometimes it’s easier to spot a wrong
answer by focusing on the relative positions of these figures. The remaining choices will give you an idea of which way
to rotate the original block.

ROTATED BLOCKS INSTRUCTIONS

Solid
In this first set of exercises, you will be rotating solid three-dimensional blocks of various shapes in order to enhance
your ability to think in three-dimensions. For each numbered shape you will find four possible answers which
may represent that numbered shape rotated 360 degrees in any direction. Your task is to determine which of the
four choices is the only one that could be the original shape, rotated. You’ll want to pay close attention to detail
here in order to catch some of the small differences that may lead you to an incorrect answer. Some of the most
common mistakes are made when you overlook subtly placed extra lines or mirror images. They may appear cor-
rect at a glance but under closer examination are wrong. Study the images carefully and the answers will become
obvious.

c)
a) d)
b)

If you observed closely and looked for common mistakes, you should have found the correct answer to be c.

Patterned
In this set of exercises, there are numbered cubes with patterned faces and no pattern appears on more than one
side of the cube. For each numbered cube there are four possible answers that represent the cube turned in a dif-
ferent direction. Your task is to decide which of the answer cubes is the original cube rotated in any direction.
On this one you’ll need to be aware of tricky mirrored patterns and pay close attention to the position of the pat-
terns in relation to their adjacent faces. Then the answers will become clear.
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a. b. c. d.

If you have figured correctly, you’ll see the answer is d. It is the original block turned once clockwise. Then
the circle faces forward. Next, it is turned on its side so that the diamond moves from the top to the right side.

30 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
1. a) b) c) d)

2. a)
b) c) d)

3. a) b)
c) d)

4. a)
b) c) d)

5. a) c)
b) d)
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6. a) b) c) d)

7. a) b) c) d)

8. a) b) c) d)

9. a) b) c) d)

10. a) b) c) d)

11. a) c) d)
b)
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12. d)
b) c)
a)

13. a) b)
c) d)

14. a) c)
b) d)

15. a)
c)
b) d)

16.

a. b. c. d.

17.

a. b. c. d.
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18.

a. b. c. d.
19.

a. b. c. d.

20.

a. b. c. d.

21.

22.
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23.

24.

25.

26.
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27.

28.

29.

30.
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ROTATED BLOCKS ANSWER EXPLANATIONS

1. b 9. a

2. c
10. c

3. a
11. b

4. d
12. a

5. b
13. c

6. c
14. c
7. d

15. b
8. b
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Back

Top

Left Front Right

Side Side

Bottom

16. c. The original cube has been turned once clockwise to move the cres-
cent-moon shape to the front and reveal a new right side.

17. b. The original cube has been turned clockwise once to move the circle
pattern to the front and reveal a new right side, then turned once away
to move the circle to the top and reveal the bottom as the new front.

18. d. The original cube has been turned once onto its right side to move the
top to the right side and reveal a new top pattern.
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19. b. The original cube has been turned once onto its right side to move
what was the top to the right side and reveal a new top pattern.

20. d. The original cube has been turned 180 degrees (clockwise or counter-
clockwise).

21. a 26. d
22. a 27. b
23. e 28. c
24. c 29. a
25. c 30. b
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SPATIAL ANALYSIS
Spatial Analysis questions deal with the ability to take several separate spatial views and mentally combine them into
a 3-D solid. Usually you are presented with a front view, a side view, and a top view. Always refer back to the three
views to make sure the dimensions are correct. Scrutinize the answer choices for errors in dimensions when resorting
to process of elimination.

SPATIAL ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS

You’re going to be given two types of questions in this exercise that involve taking a two dimensional diagram of
an object and picturing it in three dimensions. Then you’ll have to reverse the process and go from 3D to 2D.
This type of visualization will be extremely useful if you intend to enter the fields of Drafting or Architecture.
In this first sample you’ll see the three views of a three-dimensional object (top, front, and side) as you would
see them if you were to look at them from the top, front, or side. Next, take a look at the first sample and try to
find the answer.

top a. b. c. d.

side front

The answer to this sample question is b, and here’s why. The straight square in b corresponds to the square
in the two-dimensional view that represents the front. Then the two skewed rectangles that are connected to the
square correspond to the two evenly proportioned rectangles in the two-dimensional view that represent the top
and the side. That gives you a complete three-dimensional object.
The second sample gives you a three-dimensional object with four choices. Of these four choices, three are
the correct two-dimensional views that would represent the top, front, and side. The fourth is incorrect. Identify
the response that would be INCORRECT.

a. b. c. d.

If you figured correctly, your answer should be b. The reason is simple. This answer choice adds an extra
line that would not be visible in 2-D. Most spatial analysis questions are tricky, so take your time and make care-
ful observations.
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30 PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1.

a. b. c. d.
top

side front

2.

top a. b. c. d.

front side

3.

a. b. c. d.
top

front side

4.
top
a. b. c. d.

front side

5.
a. b. c. d.
top

front side
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6.
a. b. c. d.

top

front side

7.
a. b. c. d.

top

front side

8.
a. c.
b. d.

top

front side

9.

a. b. c. d.

top

front side

10.
a. b. c. d.

top

front side
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11.
a. b. c. d.

top

front side

12.
a. b. c. d.
top

front side

13.
a. d.
b. c.
top

front side

14.
a. c.
b. d.

top

front side

15. a. b. c. d.

top

front side

16.
a. b. c. d.

top

front side
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17.
a. c.
b.
d.

top

front side

18.
a. b. c. d.

top

front side

19. a. c.
b. d.

top

front side

20.
a. b. c. d.

top

front side

21.

a. b. c. d.
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22.

a. b. c. d.

23.

a. b. c. d.

24.

a. b. c. d.

25.

a. b. c. d.

26.

a. b. c. d.

27.

a. c.
b. d.

28.

c.
a. b. d.
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29.

b. c.
a.
d.

30.

a. b. c. d.

SPATIAL ANALYSIS ANSWER EXPLANATIONS

1. 4.
top
top c. b.

side front
front side
2.
5.
top a. top b.

front side
front side

3.
6.
a. c.
top
top

front side
front side
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7. a.
12.
b.

top top

front side
front side
8.
13. a.
a.

top top

front side

front side
9.
14.
d. a.

top
top

front side front side

10.
15.

a.

top

11. front side

c.

16.
top c.

top
front side

front side
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17. 23.
d.

top
b.

front side 24.

18.
a.
d.

top 25.

front side
d.

19. b. 26.

top
b.

27.
front side

20.
d. d.

28.
top

b.

front side 29.

21.

d. a.

22. 30.

a.
d.
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UNDERSTANDING PATTERNS
These pattern questions are designed to test your capacity to transform 2-D into 3-D and vice versa. You should be
able to mentally fold up a 2-dimensional pattern into a 3-dimensional solid. Sometimes this is trickier than others.
In such cases, process of elimination is your best friend. Figure out how many faces will be present in the folded prod-
uct, and cross off inappropriate answers accordingly. Next, analyze the shape and placement of each face.

Other questions will present you with a patterned 3-D figure and ask you to mentally squash it flat into a
2-D representation. Again, counting up the number of faces can help you eliminate wrong answers. Next, look
at the relative positions of the patterned shapes upon folding. Let’s look at some examples below.

UNDERSTANDING PATTERNS INSTRUCTIONS

In this first sample question you will see an unfolded cardboard pattern. The solid lines represent the shape of
the different parts and the dashed lines represent fold lines. For each unfolded pattern there are four choices that
could possibly represent the pattern folded into a three-dimensional shape.

c. d.
a. b.

Here’s a brief description of what the sample question would look like in three dimensions. Picture the image
as it might look folded up to visualize the answer. The square in the center of the unfolded pattern represents
the base of the pyramid with the four surrounding triangles representing the four sides of the pyramid. Since
there are no other lines to represent any shapes, other than the ones described, then c can be the only possible
answer.
The second sample uses the reverse of the principle set up in the first sample and uses cubes with patterned
sides instead of solid shapes as a starting point. In this exercise you will take a three-dimensional cube with pat-
terned faces (not necessarily every side will have a pattern on it) and decide which of the four possible answers
represents an unfolded cube. To find the answer to this question, it is a good idea to first study the cube and observe
the shape of the patterns and their placement on the face of the cube. Once you feel you have a good grasp of the
cube, compare it to the possible answers. Look for the position of the symbols and where they would sit if
the pattern were folded up.
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a. b. c. d.

If you study the cube carefully you should see that c is the only possible answer. The front of the cube bears
a crescent-moon shape, the top bears an upside down v-shape and the side bears a black circle. Answer choice c
uses the crescent-moon shape as its front. If you fold all the other sides around it, they fall into place and give
you the original cube.

30 PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1.

a. b. d.
c.

2.

a. b. d.
c.

3.

c. d.
a. b.
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4.

a. b. d.
c.

5.

a. b. c. d.

6.

a. b. c. d.

7.

a. b. c. d.

8.

a. b. c. d.
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9.

a. b. c. d.

10.

a. b. c. d.

11.

a. b. c. d.

12.

a. b. c. d.

13.

a. b. c. d.
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14.

a. b. c. d.

15.

a. b. c. d.

16.

a. b. c. d.

17.

c.
a. b. d.
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18.

a. b. c. d.

19.

a. b. c. d.

20.

a. b. c. d.

21.

a. b. c. d.
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22.

a. b. c. d.

23.

a. b. c. d.

24.

a. b. c. d.

25.

a. b. c. d.
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26.

a. b. c. d.

27.

a. b. c. d.

28.

a. b. c. d.

29.

a. b. c. d.
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30.

a. b. c. d.

UNDERSTANDING PATTERNS ANSWER EXPLANATIONS

1. 5.

b.
b.

2. 6.

a.
b.

3. 7.

d.
b.

8.
4.

a.
d.
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9. 15.

d.

b.

10. 16.

d.
c.

11.

17.

a.
b.

12.

18.

c.

b.
13.

19.

a.

14.
c.

a.
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20. 25.
a.

d.

21. 26.

b. a.

22.
27.
c.
b.

23.
28.

a.

c.

24.
29.

c.
a.

30.

d.
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Hidden Figures

Use Figure J-3 for questions 21–25:

21. The hidden figure in block 21 is ___. 24. The hidden figure in block 24 is ___.
a. A a. A
b. B b. B
c. C c. C
d. D d. D
e. E e. E

22. The hidden figure in block 22 is ___. 25. The hidden figure in block 25 is ___.
a. A a. A
b. B b. B
c. C c. C
d. D d. D
e. E e. E

23. The hidden figure in block 23 is ___.

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
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Rotated Blocks
31.

32.

33.

34.

35.
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In question 40 below, four pieces are given. Choose the answer choice that represents a figure comprised of all four
pieces. Pieces may be rotated and/or reflected.

40. a) b) c) d)

Spatial Analysis

41.

a. b. c. d.

42.

a. b. c. d.

43.

a. b. c. d.

44.

a.
c.
b. d.

45.

a. b. c. d.
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Understanding Patterns

46.

a. b. c. d.

47.

a. b. c. d.

48.

a. b. c. d.

49.

a. b. c. d.
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50.

a. b. c. d.

Hidden Figures

Rotated Blocks
31. b
32. a
33. b
34. a
35. c
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Matching Pieces and Parts 44.

36. c.

45.

37. b.

Understanding Patterns
38. a + e.
46.

39. b + d. c.

47.

a.
40. b.
A

B 48.
C C
d.

Spatial Analysis

41. 49.
c.

42.

50.

b.
43.
 Look at the two blocks below. Although viewed from
ROTATED BLOCKS different angles, the blocks are just alike.
Questions on rotated blocks appear in Rotated Blocks, a
subtest of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test, and are
used in constructing the Navigator-Technical composite.
This subtest is designed to test your ability to visualize and
manipulate objects in space.
Look at the two blocks below. They are not alike.
In each question, you are shown a picture of a block.
They can never be turned so that they will be alike.
To the right of the pictured block are five choices, each
showing a different block. You are required to select the
choice containing a block that is just like the pictured block
at the left although turned in a different position. In order to
arrive at the correct answer, you may have to mentally turn
blocks over, turn them around, or turn them both over and
around. Now look at the sample item below. Which of the
five choices is just like the first block?

Sample Items

The correct answer for 1 is D.

The correct answer for 2 is C.

The correct answer for 3 is A.

Practice items 1–5 follow. For each question, select the best
answer and then, in the correspondingly numbered space on
the answer sheet, blacken the circle with the same letter as
your answer.

Use the correct answers and explanations that appear on

page 124 to help you determine your score, as well as to
enable you to review those questions you are unsure of as
well as those you did not answer correctly.
Practice Items
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Rotated Blocks
ANSWER KEY
1. C 2. E 3. B 4. D 5. A

If you examine each set of blocks carefully, you will find

that only one of the five choices is just like the pictured
block at the left, although turned in a different position.
You may have to mentally turn blocks over, turn them
around, or turn them both over and around.
HIDDEN FIGURES
Questions on hidden figures appear in Hidden Figures, a Practice items 1–5 follow. For each question, select the best
subtest of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test and are answer and then, in the correspondingly numbered space on
used in constructing the Navigator-Technical composite. the answer sheet, blacken the circle with the same letter as
They are designed to measure your ability to see simple your answer.
figures in complex drawings. Although these figures are
fairly well camouflaged, proper visualization should enable
you to discern them without too much difficulty.
At the top of each section of this subtest are five Practice Items
figures lettered A, B, C, D, and E. Below these on each
page are several numbered drawings. You must determine
which lettered figure is contained in each of the numbered
drawings.
The lettered figures are shown below:

1.

2.

As an example, look at drawing X below:

3.

Which one of the five figures is contained in drawing

X? Now look at drawing Y, which is exactly like drawing
X except that the outline of figure B has been shaded to
show where to look for it. Thus, B is the answer to sample 4.
item X.
Each numbered drawing contains only one of the
lettered figures. The correct figure in each drawing will
always be of the same size and in the same position as it
appears at the top of the page. Therefore, do not rotate the
page in order to find it. Look at each numbered drawing
and decide which one of the five lettered figures is
contained in it.
5.

5. The correct answer is (B).

Hidden Figures
ANSWER KEY
1. A 2. E 3. E 4. C 5. B

1. The correct answer is (A).

2. The correct answer is (E).

3. The correct answer is (E).

4. The correct answer is (C).

ROTATED BLOCKS
Directions
This part of the test has 15 questions designed to measure your ability to visualize and manipulate objects in space. In each
item, you are shown a picture of a block. You must find a second block that is just like the first.
Look at the two blocks below. Although viewed from different points, the blocks are the same.

Look at the two blocks below. They are not alike. They can never be turned so that they will be alike.

Now look at the sample item below. Which of the five choices is just like the first block?

For sample problem 1, the correct answer is (D). It is the same block as seen from a different side.

For sample problem 2, the correct answer is (C).

Your score on this test will be based on the number of questions you answer correctly. You should try to answer every
question.

When you begin, be sure to start with question number 1 of Part 14 of your test booklet and number 1 on Part 14 of your
answer sheet.
ROTATED BLOCKS
TIME: 13 Minutes—15 Questions
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ANSWER KEY
1. D 4. D 7. E 10. B 13. C
2. C 5. B 8. B 11. A 14. E
3. C 6. A 9. E 12. A 15. D
HIDDEN FIGURES
Directions
This part of the test has 15 questions designed to measure your ability to see a simple figure in a complex drawing. At the
top of each page are five figures, lettered A, B, C, D, and E. Below these on each page are several numbered drawings. You
are to determine which lettered figure is contained in each of the numbered drawings.
The lettered figures are:

As an example, look at drawing X below. Which one of the five figures is contained in drawing X?
Now look at drawing Y, which is exactly like drawing X except that figure B has been blackened to show where to
look for it. Thus, the correct answer is (B).

Each numbered drawing contains only one of the lettered figures. The correct figure in each drawing will always be of the
same size and in the same position as it appears at the top of the page. Therefore, do not rotate the page in order to find it.
Look at each numbered drawing and decide which one of the five lettered figures is contained in it.

Your score on this test is based on the number of questions you answer correctly. You should try to answer every question.
You will not lose points or be penalized for guessing. Do not spend too much time on any one question.

When you begin, be sure to start with question number 1 of Part 16 of your test booklet and number 1 of Part 16 of your
answer sheet.
HIDDEN FIGURES
TIME: 8 Minutes—15 Questions

1. 4.

2. 5.

3.
6. 9.

7.

10.

8.
11. 14.

15.
12.

13.
Hidden Figures 4. The correct answer is (D).

ANSWER KEY
1. A 4. D 7. E 10. B 13. E
2. A 5. C 8. B 11. B 14. C
3. E 6. D 9. A 12. A 15. D

1. The correct answer is (A).

5. The correct answer is (C).

2. The correct answer is (A). 6. The correct answer is (D).

3. The correct answer is (E).

7. The correct answer is (E).

 8. The correct answer is (B). 11. The correct answer is (B).

9. The correct answer is (A).

12. The correct answer is (A).

10. The correct answer is (B).

13. The correct answer is (E).

14. The correct answer is (C). 15. The correct answer is (D).
Dot Situation :

From amongst the figures marked (1), (2), (3) and (4), select the figure which satisfies the same
conditions of placement of the dots as in figure (X).

1. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the square only, another dot
lies in the region common to the circle, the square and the rectangle only Dot and the third dot lies in
the region common to the square, the triangle and the rectangle only. In each of the figures (1), (2)
and (4), there is no region common to the square, the triangle and the rectangle only. Only fig. (3)
consists of all the three types of regions.

2. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle, the square and the rectangle only,
another dot lies in the region common to all the four elements - the circle, the square, the triangle and
the rectangle and the third dot lies in the region common to the circle, the triangle and the rectangle
only. In fig. (1), there is no region common to the circle, the triangle and the rectangle only. In each
of the figures (3) and (4) there is no region common to all the four elements - the circle, the square,
the triangle and the rectangle. Only fig. (2) consists of all the three types of regions.

3. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the triangle only, another dot
lies in the region common to the circle, the square and the triangle only and the third dot lies in the
rectangle alone. In figures (1) and (4) there is no region common to the circle and the triangle only.
In fig. (3) there is no region which lies in the rectangle alone. Only fig. (2) contains all the three types
of regions.

4. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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In fig. (X), the dot lies in the region common to all the three figures - square, triangle and circle. Out
of the four alternatives, only fig. (2) contains a region common to all the three figures. Hence, fig. (2)
is the answer.

5. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the triangle alone, another dot lies in the region common to the
square and the triangle only and the third dot lies in the region common to the circle and the square
only. In each of the figures (1), (2) and (4), there is no region common to the square and the triangle
only. Only fig. (3) consists of all the three types of regions.

6. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the square only, another dot
lies in the region common to all the three figures - the circle, the square and the triangle and the third
dot lies in the circle alone. In fig. (2) there is no region common to the circle and the square only and
in each of the figures (3) and (4) there are regions which lie in the circle alone. Only fig. (1) consists
of all the three types of regions.

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7. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the rectangle only and the other
dot lies in the region common to the circle, the square and the triangle only. In each of the figures (1)
and (2), there is no region common to the circle and the rectangle only. In fig. (3), there is no region
common to the circle, the square and the triangle only. Only fig. (4) consists of both the types of
regions.

8. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the triangle only and the other
dot lies in the region common to the circle and the square only. In each of the figures (1), (3) and (4),
there is no region common to the circle and the triangle only. Only fig. (2) consists of both the types
of regions.

9. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

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 A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the square alone, another dot lies in the triangle alone and the third
dot lies in the region common to the circle and the square. In fig. (2) there is no region that lies in the
square alone, in fig. (3) there is no region that lies in the triangle alone and in fig. (4) there is no
region that lies in the region common to the circle and the square only. Only fig. (1) consists of all the
three types of regions.

10. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the square alone, another dot lies in the region common to the
square and the triangle only and the third dot lies in the region common to the circle and the triangle.
In fig. (1), there is no region which lies in the square alone. In each of the figures (2) and (4), there is
no region common to the circle and the triangle only. Only, fig. (3) consists of all the three types of
regions.

11. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

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 A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the square and the triangle and another dot
lies in the region common to the circle and the triangle. In each of the alternatives (1), (2) and (4),
the region common to the square and the triangle lies within the circle. Therefore, in each of these
figures, there is no region common to the square and the triangle only. Only the alternative (3)
consists of a region common to the square and the triangle only and another region common to the
circle and the triangle only. Hence, fig. (3) is the answer.

12. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the rectangle only, another dot
lies in the region common to the circle, the square and the rectangle only and the third dot lies in the
region common to the circle, the square and the triangle only. In each of the figures (1) and (3) there
is no region common to the circle, the square and the rectangle only and in fig. (2), there is no region
common to the circle, the square and the triangle only. Only, fig. (4) consists of all the three types of
regions.

13. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

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 A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the triangle only, another dot
lies in the circle alone and the third dot lies in the region common to the circle and the square only. In
fig. (1) there is no region common to the circle and the triangle only, in fig. (2), there is no region
common to the circle and the square and in fig. (4), there is no region which lies in the circle alone.
Only, fig. (3) consists of all the three types of regions.

14. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the circle and the square only, another dot
lies in the region common to the circle and the rectangle only and the third dot lies in the region
common to the triangle and the rectangle only. In fig. (1) there is no region common to the circle and
the square only. In figures (2) and (3) there are no. regions common to the triangle and the rectangle
only. Only fig. (4) consists of all the three types of regions.

15. Select the figure which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in Figure-X.

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 A. 1 B. 2

C. 3 D. 4

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

In fig. (X), one of the dots lies in the region common to the square and the triangle only, another dot
lies in the region common to the circle and the triangle only and the third dot lies in the region
common to the triangle and the rectangle only. In fig. (2), there is no region common to the square
and the triangle only. In fig. (3), there is no region common to the circle and the triangle only. In fig.
(4) there is no region common to the triangle and the rectangle only. Only fig. (1) consists of all the
three types of regions.

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Top Books for National Defence Academy Exams [ NDA - NA Exam ]

1. Pathfinder for NDA & NA Entrance Examination

This is the best book available in the market for NDA Aspirants. All the topics are covered with Complete
explanation of the theory followed by solved examples. You will even find previous year solved questions at
the end of every chapter .A thorough study of this book will guarantee success to anyone preparing for this
exam. The mathematics portion is very well illustrated and included with solved examples. Utmost care has
been taken to get the book free from any errors and the English part is accompanied by a good collection of
Proverbs and Vocabulary.

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NDA/NA with Explanatory solutions

Once you are done with the Pathfinder book, you may move on to this for Practice. Remember , Practice is
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book gives a comprehensive list of questions that have been asked in the previous years chapter wise along
with the explanatory answers to each of them. A must read for NDA Aspirants.

3. 10 Practice Sets for NDA/NA

This book contains 10 Practice sets and is recommended for those who want to do practice questions of the
same level as that asked in the Examination.

Top Books for Air Force Common Admission Test [ AFCAT Exam ]

AFCAT Air Force Common Admission Test for Flying & Technical Branch by Arihant Publications

This book is the best book for AFCAT Exam as far as the Syllabus Coverage of the exam is concerned. The
book is divided into 4 parts namely - General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical
Ability, Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. The sections are neatly organised and well written. Practice
exercises are given at the end of chapters. But as it has been published in 2012 , the Current affairs part is
outdated. So this book must be accompanied by a Current Affairs book such as Yearly 2014 Competition in
Focus 4th Edition

Top Books for Combined Defence Services Exam [ CDS Exam ]

1. Pathfinder for CDSE by Arihant Publications

The book covers complete syllabus of CDS Exam and is divided into 3 parts – English, General Studies,
Mathematics. Each part starts with theory followed by example questions and Practice questions. A must buy
book, if you really want to clear the Combined Defence Services exam.

2. CDS Chapterwise – Sectionwise Solved Papers

This book must only be touched , when you are done with the theory part from the Pathfinder for CDSE (
above book ). It contains previous year questions in a chapter wise form with complete solutions and
explanations.

Top Books for Services Selection Board [ SSB Interview ]

By far, the best book that is out there in the market is the one by J.B. Mall - SSB: What? How? Why?

This book will give you complete insight into the procedure followed by the Services Selection board. No other
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book , you can be a Recommended Candidate. Don’t buy any other SSB book, I repeat don’t ever buy any
other SSB book. It is better to have none, if you don’t have this one.

Top Books for Central Armed Police Forces [ CAPF - CRPF - BSF - SSB Assistant Commandant Exam
]

Central Police Forces Assistant Commandant Examination – Study Package

Published in 2013, this book covers the entire syllabus in a lucid manner. As with all books by Arihant
Publications , this too comes with practice questions at the end of each chapter. A good book for Starters but
must be followed by Practice questions , for that one may consider buying Solved Papers – Central Police
Forces Assistant Commandant Examination.

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