Week 2 Y6 TSA Trial Test

Julie created a playlist that she plays whenever she is working. She added seven songs to her playlist: Hands toward Heaven, Incubus, Just Dance, Keep the Faith, Lollipop, My Girl, and Never say Never. They are played one at a time according to the following conditions: 

• Hands toward Heaven is played second

• Just Dance is either played third or fifth.

• Keep the Faith is played before Just Dance.

• Never say Never is played immediately after My Girl or immediately before Lollipop.

• At least one song is played between Just Dance and Keep the Faith.

If Keep the Faith is played after the song Hands toward Heaven, then which one of the following songs must be played after Just Dance is played?

In order to prevent litter, a city park is surrounded by rubbish bins. Some city council members favour steel rubbish bins, while others favour rubber, but both kinds are present on the border of the park. One rubbish bin that is either rubber or steel is present at each point in the following diagram of the park:

The type of rubbish bin that is present at each of the six points is governed by the following conditions.

1. Each steel rubbish bin must be adjacent to at least one other rubber rubbish bin.
2. The rubbish bin on the southwest corner is rubber.
3. The rubbish bin in the middle of the north side is steel.
4. Three rubbish bins on the corners must be rubber.
5. Only one steel rubbish bin is adjacent to another steel rubbish bin and it is on the southside.
6. A rubber rubbish bin on a corner of the park must be adjacent to another rubber rubbish bin.

If the rubbish bin in the middle of the south side is steel, then how many steel rubbish bins are in total?

Professors—Amber, Finley, Grace, Lance, Paul, and Vincent—each specialise in one or more areas—literature, medical technology, and sociology. They are specialised according to the following conditions: 

• Lance does not specialise in any area in which Vincent specialises. 

• Vincent specialises in literature and medical technology.
• Vincent specialises in more areas than Paul. 
• Exactly three professors specialise in medical technology.
• Amber, Grace, and exactly two other professors specialise in sociology. 
• Paul and Finley share exactly one area of specialisation.
• Finley does not specialise in Literature.

What is the highest possible number of professors who specialise in literature?

The petrochemical industry has been investing heavily in applying changes in the production of disposable nappies, which are made from petroleum-based materials. These nappies have become increasingly popular over the years, due to their convenience and ease of use. However, the production and disposal of these nappies have a significant impact on the environment, as they are not biodegradable and can take hundreds of years to break down in landfill.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

Peter: “Don’t listen to her, she’s a greedy woman! Surely there is a conflict of interest in her proposal in doing wetlands restoration as her husband’s business offers such services.”

Which among the options best describes the flaw in Peter’s statement?

The Incredibles launch their missions in different cities around the world. The order in which city they’ll be visiting to complete their missions are as follows:

• The sixth city to be visited is either Quezon or Shanghai.
• If Tokyo is visited before Shanghai, then Utica is visited second.
• Utica is visited immediately after Vancouver.
• Vancouver is visited before both Tokyo and Xenia.
• Rio de Janeiro must be visited either immediately before or immediately after Shanghai.

If they decided that Tokyo is visited after Xenia but before Shanghai, then which one of the following is a complete and accurate list of all the cities that could POSSIBLY be visited fifth?

Manchester City runs a number of football teams for girls of different age groups. In each season, one award is given to the player who has given the best all-around performance. Five players have been nominated as possible recipients for this year’s award. The manager has decided not to reward any player who has missed two consecutive training sessions more than twice, and the manager will also exclude anyone who has failed to score a goal from a penalty kick more than twice. After these criteria have been applied, the prize will go to the player who has scored the highest number of goals.

Which player will receive the best all-around performance award?

Whatever is behind Stephen Curry’s shooting accuracy has been a topic of fascination for basketball fans and experts alike. His ability to consistently make high-pressure shots from beyond the three-point line has earned him a reputation as one of the greatest shooters in the history of the game. Curry’s shooting success involves a combination of factors, including his form, release, and follow-through. To achieve his shooting accuracy requires more than just mere in-born talent and physical training.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

Allan: “Based on these data, it must be true that college students are more aware of the ways that blood donation drives benefit the community than any other group of people.”

Which among the options best describes the flaw in Allan’s statement?

Below is a table showing the value of  Brayden’s shares on OMS Wastewater Techno. They started at $6.00 in 2017 and in 2022 they were worth $45.36.

When did Brayden’s shares have the biggest percentage increase?

Chef Juan is a renowned chef who has gained popularity for his unique take on the classic dish adobo. He uses a blend of traditional and modern cooking techniques to elevate the flavours and create a truly exceptional dish. The chef has been featured in several cooking shows, and his adobo has received high praise from food critics and diners alike.

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

Seven workers- Peppa, Quin, Roy, Silva, Tommy, Ulla, and Vince – are each assigned to do wastewater maintenance work either in the Uptown or Downtown, but not both. Their assignment is governed by the following restrictions:

• If Peppa maintains the Uptown, then Silva also maintains the Uptown.
• If Tommy maintains the Downtown, then Ulla maintains the Uptown.
• If Roy maintains the Downtown, then both Silva and Ulla maintain the Downtown.
• If Vince maintains the Uptown, then Peppa maintains the downtown and Quin maintains the Uptown.
• Ulla maintains the Downtown if Peppa maintains the Downtown.

If Ulla maintains the Uptown, then each of the following statements must be true EXCEPT?

Woke culture has become a prevalent part of today’s society, with many people advocating for social justice and equality. However, there have been growing concerns about the negative effects of this movement. Critics argue that it stifles free speech and open dialogue, creates an “us vs. them” mentality, and has become a tool for cancel culture, where people are shamed or boycotted for not subscribing to certain beliefs. The impact of woke culture on society is a hotly debated topic, and its true effects may not be fully understood for years to come.

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

Mico: “Maricel, my younger sister, is 14 years old. She surely sends 100 text messages a day to her friends and family.”

Which among the options best describes the flaw in Mico’s statement?

Courtney wants to cook adobo. According to Courtney’s recipe, her adobo can contain one or more of the six spices – salt, paprika, cajun, black pepper, ginger, and lemongrass. 

• If it contains salt, it contains paprika.
• If it contains cajun, it does not contain black pepper.
• If it does not contain salt, it contains ginger.
• If it contains either cajun or paprika, it contains ginger.

If the dish does not contain paprika, what is the largest number of total spices the dish could contain?

The table below shows the average amount of oil (in mL) used for monthly car maintenance, and the total distance travelled by car (km) within the month.

Which of the following graphs can best illustrate the relationship between the amount of oil used and the distance travelled by car?

The film “Avatar: The Way of Water” is the highly anticipated sequel to James Cameron’s previous Avatar film, which was a box office success and garnered critical acclaim, due to its excellent cinematography and animation. The director, James Cameron, who is known for his commitment to cutting-edge technology, has once again pushed the limits of what is possible in filmmaking, and audiences can expect nothing short of a visually stunning experience. With its innovative approach to underwater scenes, Cameron’s latest instalment in the Avatar franchise is sure to leave moviegoers in awe.

What is the main conclusion of the passage?

Darwin has six cubic bricks. Each brick has a different letter on each face.

The letters on each brick are: 

• Brick 1 – DAMCYX
• Brick 2 – ARUPLN
• Brick 3 -LMTHQS
• Brick 4 -DIFKOS
• Brick 5 –UNEOPC
• Brick 6 – EOWMAL

Which one of the following can Darwin not spell out with her bricks?

At the start of the year, Ice Apparel stocks and sells a range of clothing wares. The table below shows details of the wholesale costs and retail prices for a number of the items sold. 

Of the five items sold, which two together made the most profit for the show owner?

If in a certain language, TRIANGLE is written as SSHBMHKF. In the same language, BOUNTY is written as:

Protecting the farming sector is crucial for maintaining food security in a country. The government can play a critical role in this by supporting farmers and their work, which will ultimately lead to a stable and dependable source of food, crucial for the health and well-being of the citizens. Moreover, having stable supplies of food could lead to having excess supply that can be exported to poor countries that need more of these supplies. By protecting the farming sector, it is one way that a country can contribute to solving world hunger.

Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

Kane: “I should just follow what the article said, I think I should get my puppy from a dog breeder.”

Which among the options best describes the flaw in Kane’s statement?

Reporters – Brit, Charlie, Donnie, Ethan, France, and George-   are assigned to cover two major events, the Miss Universe Pageant and the NBA finals. Each reporter covers one event or the other, but not both, and the assignment of the reporters to events is governed by the following rules.

• If Brit covers the Miss Universe Pageant, then Ethan also covers the Miss Universe Pageant.
• If George covers the NBA finals, then both Ethan and France also cover the NBA finals.
• If France covers the NBA finals, then Charlie also covers the NBA finals.
• If Donnie covers the NBA finals, then France covers the Miss Universe Pageant.

If George covers the NBA finals, then what is the minimum number of reporters that must cover the NBA finals?

Car parking charges are shown in the table below. Donnie wants to park his car for a period of 7.5 hours, while he is at work. He buys a ticket in the morning when he arrives at the car park. Due to the close proximity of the car park to his place of work, he is able to return to his car to buy a new ticket as many times as needed. 

What is the most Donnie can save by returning to the car to buy new tickets compared to buying one 8-hour ticket?

Conclusions: 

I. All webs have a hole in the middle.

II. Everything with a handle is a web.

III. Nothing that has a hole in the middle is not a web.

IV. Only some webs have a hole in the middle.

Which of the conclusions follow the given statement in the box?

Each region in the Philippines sets its own tax rate which applies to the whole of an individual’s annual income.

Below is a table showing tax information relating to six different people. 

Who pays the same amount of tax in a year as Andrew?

The media has a tendency to focus their attention on the private lives of celebrities, often delving into the details of their personal relationships, family matters, and other intimate details. While this kind of coverage may be lucrative for the media, it is often seen by the public as unwarranted attention. Many believe that the media should respect the privacy of celebrities and refrain from invading their personal lives.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

A computer cafe receives six new computers, labelled 1 through 6, each with at least one of three games installed on it—Valorant, Riot Games, and League of Legends. The programs are installed according to the following conditions:

• Computer 2 has Valorant and Riot Games installed. 
• Computer 4 has neither Valorant nor League of Legends installed. 
• Computer 5 has exactly one fewer program installed than computer 6 and does not have League of Legends installed. 
• Computer 2 and computer 5 have exactly two programs in common.
•  Any computer with League of Legends installed also has Riot Games installed

If Riot Games is installed on exactly four computers, then each of the following must be true EXCEPT: 

If EDUCATION is coded as 8A24Z4Q12L17, then FRANCE is coded as?

John: “A lot of my friends are putting their investments in the metaverse, I should do the same as well.”

Which among the options best describes the flaw in John’s statement?

The table shows the volume of recycled wastewater each year, in millions of litres, over a three-year period in 20 countries.

What is the biggest percentage increase in recycling in the table from year 1 to year 3?

Charmaine wants to do baking next week. The description below gives the day of the week that she’ll be baking next week.

• She will be baking on the day that immediately follows the day three days before the day immediately before the day two days after the day immediately before Thursday.

On what day will Charmaine go baking?