Abductive Reasoning Questions
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1.
A friend who is always on time for social events is 45 minutes late. They finally arrive, flustered and apologetic, without their phone. What's the most likely explanation?
They completely forgot about the event.
They ran into unexpected transportation problems.
They decided to go for a walk and lost track of time.
They were caught up in an important work meeting.
2.
A student's grades have improved significantly this semester. What is the most plausible reason for this improvement?
The student started cheating
The teachers are grading more leniently
The student adopted better study habits
The courses are easier this semester
3.
A woman’s car is found on the side of the road with the hazard lights on. What is the most plausible explanation?
She ran out of gas
Her car broke down
She is waiting for someone
She had an accident
4.
A glass of water is left on the kitchen counter, and an hour later, it is empty. What is the most likely reason?
The water evaporated
Someone drank the water
There was a leak in the glass
The water spilled
5.
What does a dynamometer measure?
Speed
Power
Pressure
Temperature
6.
A company's employee satisfaction scores have improved dramatically. What is the most likely cause?
Salaries were increased
A new CEO was appointed
The company introduced flexible working hours
The workload was reduced
7.
A restaurant chain's profits have increased despite no change in menu prices. What is the most likely cause?
They've reduced portion sizes
They've negotiated better deals with suppliers
They've improved operational efficiency
They've cut staff wages
8.
Sarah, usually a cheerful person, arrived at work looking tired and withdrawn. She was also seen leaving the office multiple times to make phone calls. Which is the most likely explanation?
Sarah is bored with her work.
Sarah is having trouble sleeping.
Sarah is experiencing a personal issue.
Sarah is due for a promotion.
9.
A computer screen goes black while someone is using it. What is the most likely reason?
The computer ran out of battery
The computer overheated
The screen is malfunctioning
The user accidentally turned it off
10.
Which of the following is not a type of valve?
Gate valve
Ball valve
Check valve
Piston valve
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