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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AR4-3 Answer B
2 black and 2 white (= 4 shapes) and 5 shaded shapes so must be B.
AR4-4 Answer A
Equal number of black and shaded (=4) but only 1 white so must be A.
AR4-5 Answer B
2 black and 2 white (= 4) and 5 shaded so must be B.
Abstract Reasoning - AR5
Correct answer: D
The shading of the column has the sequence: black, shaded, white; white, black, shaded; shaded, white, black and then repeats. The shading of the L shape from the top has the sequence: shaded, cross, diagonal cross, white. In each square, the box at the end of the L shape moves to the top box and the shading sequence continues.
So, the next square should have the column shading as white, black, shaded. The L shape should be in the order of shaded, cross, diagonal cross, white.
Abstract Reasoning - AR6
Correct answer: D
The single shape changes to the opposite side of the box (top to bottom) and changes to the small shape that is inside another shape (square to circle). The two shapes attached to the lines swap from left to right.
So, the square at the bottom should move
to the top and become a circle. The two kite shapes should swap, with the circle inside the kite being on the left.
Situational Judgement - SJ1
SJ1-1 Correct answer: C
This response isn’t the most appropriate – it shows a lack of insight by Sehn about his understanding of the placement, and offers no solution to the problem. This course of action does not have severe consequences.
SJ1-2 Correct answer: B
Although this is an appropriate course of action, it does not deal with the fact that Sehn is still being asked to carry out personal tasks.
SJ1-3 Correct answer: A
This is the most appropriate course of action, given that Margaret was unlikely to have assigned Sehn to the placement. The academic tutor has overall responsibility for work-based placements and, as the administrator, they should be made aware of the problem.
Situational Judgement - SJ2
SJ2-1 Correct answer: A
This is a sensitive issue, but one that must be corrected at the first opportunity. To correct Dr Mitchell immediately in front of the patient may serve to undermine their trust in his professional skills. Waiting until the patient has left (assuming no treatment is due to be carried out, or drugs prescribed) is the best course of action. Dr Mitchell will then need
to re-confirm with the patient at the next available opportunity.
SJ2-2 Correct answer: D
This is an inappropriate course of action that is not consistent with open and honest practice. Altering notes in this way is ground for gross professional misconduct.
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