GCT sample Questions test for Federal/states Govt. Jobs in 2013
This is 14th part of blog on General Competency Test (GCT) sample Questions. This test is used by federal Public Service is for the best-qualified persons to fill the jobs available. Employment tests like the GCT help to satisfy both of these aims by providing a fair, objective and reliable measure of an important qualification. You will find all answers in end.
Please Print, Practice and Pass General Competency Test for Govt. Jobs
GCT test for Govt. Jobs and Free Test samples 137-146
Q 137
A can's diameter is 3 inches, and its height is 8 inches. What is the volume of the can?
A.50.30
B.56.55
C.75.68
D.113.04
E.226.08
Q 138
If the area of a square flowerbed is 16 square feet, then how many feet is the perimeter of the flowerbed?
A.4
B.12
C.16
D.20
E.24
Q 139
Of the following units which would be more likely used to measure the amount of water in a bathtub?
A.kilograms
B.liters
C.milliliters
D.centigrams
E.volts
Q 140
If a match box is 0.17 feet long, what is its length in inches the most closely comparable to the following?
A.5 1/16 inch highlighter
B.3 1/8 inch jewelry box
C.2 3/4 inch lipstick
D.2 3/16 inch staple remover
E.4 1/2 inch calculator
Q 141
What is the cost in dollars to steam clean a room W yards wide and L yards long it the steam cleaners charge 10 cents per square foot?
A.0.9WL
B.0.3WL
C.0.1WL
D.9WL
E.3WL
Q 142
One inch equals 2.54 cm, How many centimeters tall is a 76 inch man?
A.20 cm
B.29.92 cm
C.193.04 cm
D.300.04 cm
E.593.04 cm
Q 143
A room measures 11 ft x 12 ft x 9 ft. What is the volume?
A.1188 ft3
B.32 ft3
C.120 ft3
D.1300 ft3
E.1350 ft3
Q 144
A vitamin's expiration date has passed. It was supposed to contain 500 mg of Calcium, but it has lost 325 mg of Calcium. How many mg of Calcium are left?
A.135 mg
B.175 mg
C.185 mg
D.200 mg
E.220 mg
Q 145
You have orders to give a patient 20 mg of a certain medication. The medication is stored 4 mg per 5-mL dose. How many milliliters will need to be given?
A.15 mL
B.20 mL
C.25 mL
D.30 mL
E.35 mL
Q 146
You need exactly a 1680 ft3 aquarium for your fish. At the pet store you see four choices of aquariums, but the volume is not listed. The length, width, and height are listed on the box. Which of the following aquariums would fit your needs?
A.12 ft x 12 ft x 12 ft
B.13 ft x 15 ft x 16 ft
C.14 ft x 20 ft x 6 ft
D.15 ft x 16 ft x 12 ft
E.15 ft x 12 ft x 12 ft
Answers sheet-GCT test for Govt. Jobs and Free Test samples 137-146
137. B: The volume of a cylinder is represented by the equation, V=πr2h, where r represents the radius and h represents the height. Substituting 1.5 for r and 8 for h gives V=π(1.5)2 (8), or V = 18π. Thus, the volume is approximately 56.55 cubic inches.
138. C: The area of a square is represented by the formula, A=s2. Substituting 16 for A gives: 16=s2. Solving for s shows each side length to be 4 feet. Thus, the perimeter is equal to the product of 4 and 4 ft, or 16 ft.
139. B: Liters measure capacity and are appropriate for the size of a bathtub. Milliliters are also a measurement of capacity, but are too small a measurement for such a large container.
140. D: A length of 0.17 feet is equal to 2.04 inches. The following proportion may be used to determine the length, in inches: 0.17/x=1/12. A length of 2.1875 inches is the closest to this measurement.
141. A: The area may be represented as A = WL, measured in yards, or A = 9WL, measured in feet. Thus, the charge is equal to the product of 9WL and 0.10 or 0.9WL.
142. C: The following proportion may be used to find the measurement, in centimeters: 1/2.54=76/x. Solving for x gives x = 193.04. The man is 193.04 cm tall.
143. A: The volume of a rectangular prism is equal to the product of the length, width, and height. Thus, the volume of the room may be represented as V=11.12.9, which equals 1188 ft³.
144. B: The number of mg left is equal to the difference of 500 mg and 325 mg, or 175 mg.
145. C: The following proportion may be used to find the number of mL to be given: 4/5=20/x. Solving for x gives x = 25. Thus, 25 mL need to be given.
146. C: The product of these dimensions is 1,680 ft³ (14 ft × 20 ft × 6 ft), thus this aquarium meets the required volume.
