KE Gtp: Recruitment Test - Quest

30 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Last updated: Aug 17, 2015 | Total Attempts: 443

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Welcome to KE Graduate Recruitment Drive Please read the following instructions before proceeding with the test. The test consists of three sections: Mathematics – 10 Questions English – 10 Questions IQ – 10 Questions Time Allotted: 30 minutes There is no negative marking. Each question carries equal marks. Calculators/Mobile phones are NOT allowed. Learning & Organizational Development K-Electric Team

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1.

A train traveling at 60mph enters a terminal that is 5 miles long. The train is one mile long. How many minutes does it take for the train to pass the tunnel?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  10
- D.
  
  5
- E.
  
  6
2.

The product of two positive numbers is p. If each of the numbers is increased by 2, the new product is how much greater than twice the sum of the two original numbers?
- A.
  
  P-2
- B.
  
  P
- C.
  
  P+2
- D.
  
  P+4
- E.
  
  2p+4
3.

Which of the following can be used to illustrate that not all prime numbers are odd?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
- E.
  
  5
4.

It costs a manufacturer X dollars per component to make the first 1000 components. All subsequent components cost X/3 each. When X is equal to $1.50, how much will it cost to manufacture 4000 components?
- A.
  
  3500
- B.
  
  3000
- C.
  
  4000
- D.
  
  3250
- E.
  
  4500
5.
- A.
  
  12x
- B.
  
  15x
- C.
  
  20x
- D.
  
  30x
- E.
  
  60x
6.

What is the value of 3x^(2) − 1.8x + 0.3 for x = 0.6?
- A.
  
  - 0.3
- B.
  
  0
- C.
  
  0.3
- D.
  
  2.46
7.

If a copier makes 3 copies every 4 seconds, then continues at this rate, how many minutes will it take to make 9,000 copies?
- A.
  
  60
- B.
  
  100
- C.
  
  120
- D.
  
  200
- E.
  
  3000
8.

The price of Model M camera is $209 and the price of a special lens is $69. When the lens and the camera are purchased together, the price is $239. The amount that is saved is what percent of the total price of the camera and lens purchased separately?
- A.
  
  14
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  29
- D.
  
  33
- E.
  
  86
9.

8002 + 297 - 3296 + 329 - 1263 = _______
- A.
  
  4349
- B.
  
  3210
- C.
  
  4096
- D.
  
  4069
- E.
  
  9852
10.

What is the angle between the two hands of a clock when the time is 3:15pm?
- A.
  
  7.5
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  45
- E.
  
  0
11.

After centuries of obscurity, this philosopher's thesis is enjoying a surprising ____ .
- A.
  
  Dismissal
- B.
  
  Remission
- C.
  
  Decimation
- D.
  
  Longevity
- E.
  
  Renaissance
12.

Until recently, athletes’ who had received remuneration for any activity that has a link to their athletic prowess is barred from the Olympics.
- A.
  
  That has a link to their athletic prowess is
- B.
  
  With links to their athletic prowess was
- C.
  
  With a link to their athletic prowess is to be
- D.
  
  Linked to their athletic prowess were
- E.
  
  Linked to their athletic prowess was
13.

Coleen’s knee injury ______ her from furthering her career as a long-distance runner.
- A.
  
  Forbids
- B.
  
  Facilitates
- C.
  
  Precludes
- D.
  
  Nurtures
- E.
  
  Eschews
14.

It is ______ that this message be delivered to the general as the negotiation of the treaty depends upon this.
- A.
  
  Imperative
- B.
  
  Optional
- C.
  
  Intentional
- D.
  
  Adequate
- E.
  
  Abnormal
15.

The death of the king left the nation in a state of ______: without a clear successor, conditions rapidly descended into chaos.
- A.
  
  Confederation
- B.
  
  Sorrow
- C.
  
  Anarchy
- D.
  
  Panic
- E.
  
  Mutiny
16.

Unlike the misleading television documentary, the biography was ______.
- A.
  
  Interesting
- B.
  
  Accurate
- C.
  
  Fantastic
- D.
  
  Phony
- E.
  
  False
17.

It took Miranda years of substance abuse counseling to finally achieve ______; she now leads a healthy life free of drugs and alcohol.
- A.
  
  Sobriety
- B.
  
  Assistance
- C.
  
  Dignity
- D.
  
  Addiction
- E.
  
  Depression
18.

The success of the business venture ____ his expectations; he never thought that the firm would prosper.
- A.
  
  Confirmed
- B.
  
  Belied
- C.
  
  Nullified
- D.
  
  Fulfilled
- E.
  
  Ratified
19.

According to clinicians, psychopaths are ______: that is, they are intentionally violent and mean.
- A.
  
  Sympathetic
- B.
  
  Timid
- C.
  
  Polite
- D.
  
  Vicious
- E.
  
  Infrequent
20.

When studying human history, one must be aware that the______________ between historical periods are arbitrary: certainly none of the people alive at the time were aware of a shift from one era to another.
- A.
  
  Judgements
- B.
  
  Ideologies
- C.
  
  Innovations
- D.
  
  Demarcations
- E.
  
  Episodes
21.

Which figure is the odd one out?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
- E.
  
  E
22.

Which figure is the odd one out?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
- E.
  
  E
23.

Which figure is the odd one out?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  B
- C.
  
  C
- D.
  
  D
- E.
  
  E
24.

Which word does not belong with the others?
- A.
  
  Book
- B.
  
  Index
- C.
  
  Glossary
- D.
  
  Chapter
- E.
  
  Synopsis
25.

Guide is to direct as reduce is to:
- A.
  
  Decrease
- B.
  
  Maintain
- C.
  
  Increase
- D.
  
  Preserve
- E.
  
  Maintain