Question 1
Proposed inferenceDuring the trial, most bookings were made online.
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Two questions from each part of the test, each with the rule that decides it.
| Parts | Inference, assumptions, deduction, interpretation, arguments |
|---|---|
| Real test | 40 questions in 30 minutes |
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Answer each one before you look. When you miss one, name the rule you broke, then do the lesson for that part.
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A clinic ran a six-week trial of an online booking system. During the trial, patients could book an appointment either online or by phone, and 62% of all bookings were made online. Of bookings made by patients aged over 75, 9% were made online.
The clinic's phone line received 30% fewer calls than in the same six weeks of the previous year. The number of patients registered with the clinic did not change.
Question 2
Proposed inferenceThe online system reduced the number of calls to the clinic's phone line.
If you want a seat at the conference dinner, book before Friday.
Question 3
Proposed assumptionSeats may not be available to people who try to book on or after Friday.
Question 4
Proposed assumptionThe conference dinner will be fully booked by Friday.
If the contract is signed by Friday, the project will start in March.
The project will not start in March.
Question 5
Proposed conclusionThe contract will not be signed by Friday.
Question 6
Proposed conclusionThe contract will never be signed.
In a survey of 800 small business owners, 70% said late payment by customers had caused them cash-flow problems in the past year.
Among owners whose customers were mainly large companies, the figure was 82%. Among owners whose customers were mainly members of the public, it was 41%.
Question 7
Proposed conclusionMost of the business owners surveyed reported cash-flow problems caused by late payment in the past year.
Question 8
Proposed conclusionLarge companies always pay small businesses late.
Should every job advert be required to state the salary?
Question 9
ArgumentYes; it would save applicants and employers time spent on applications that fall through over pay.
Question 10
ArgumentNo; job adverts would be slightly longer.
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Are these the real test questions?
No. They are original questions written to the same rules, so you practise the method rather than memorise answers.