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University Clinical Aptitude Test · Medical & dental school applicants · Sit: Jul–Sep annually

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Sample Questions — UCAT Mock 145

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1
Verbal Reasoning

Read the passage below and decide if the following statement is True, False, or Can't Tell based on the text. Passage: In 2020, research conducted by researchers led by Dr. Rosalind Franklin at the Genetic Engineering Center investigated the properties of Graphene. Initial experimental setups achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 29 percent. By refining the chemical vapor deposition process and reducing crystalline defects, the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Graphene to 47 percent in follow-up trials. Despite these promising results, commercial viability is currently limited by the high cost of raw precursor materials and safety regulations governing nanotechnology manufacturing. Statement: The research team led by Dr. Rosalind Franklin managed to increase the energy c

  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Can't Tell

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Verifying Stated Achievements Identify active verbs and outcomes in the text to confirm whether achievements claimed in statements match the passage. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Relevant Information in the Text: - The passage states: 'Initial experimental setups achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 29 percent.' - It then states: 'the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Graphene to 47 percent...' 2. Compare Statement to Passage Facts: - The statement

2
Verbal Reasoning

Read the passage below and decide if the following statement is True, False, or Can't Tell based on the text. Passage: In 2022, research conducted by researchers led by Dr. Marcus Vance at the Genetic Engineering Center investigated the properties of Phosphorene. Initial experimental setups achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 26 percent. By refining the chemical vapor deposition process and reducing crystalline defects, the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Phosphorene to 47 percent in follow-up trials. Despite these promising results, commercial viability is currently limited by the high cost of raw precursor materials and safety regulations governing nanotechnology manufacturing. Statement: Phosphorene became commercially viable immediately following the trials led by

  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Can't Tell

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Direct Contradiction When a statement asserts that a milestone was achieved, but the text explicitly details active obstacles preventing it, the statement is directly contradicted. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Relevant Information in the Text: - The passage states: 'commercial viability is currently limited by the high cost of raw precursor materials and safety regulations...' 2. Compare Statement to Passage Facts: - The statement claims the material became commerciall

3
Verbal Reasoning

Read the passage below and decide if the following statement is True, False, or Can't Tell based on the text. Passage: In 2014, research conducted by researchers led by Prof. Lise Meitner at the Materials Science Lab investigated the properties of Carbyne. Initial experimental setups achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 25 percent. By refining the chemical vapor deposition process and reducing crystalline defects, the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Carbyne to 37 percent in follow-up trials. Despite these promising results, commercial viability is currently limited by the high cost of raw precursor materials and safety regulations governing nanotechnology manufacturing. Statement: Carbyne became commercially viable immediately following the trials led by Prof. Lise Mei

  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Can't Tell

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Direct Contradiction When a statement asserts that a milestone was achieved, but the text explicitly details active obstacles preventing it, the statement is directly contradicted. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Relevant Information in the Text: - The passage states: 'commercial viability is currently limited by the high cost of raw precursor materials and safety regulations...' 2. Compare Statement to Passage Facts: - The statement claims the material became commerciall

4
Verbal Reasoning

Read the passage below and decide if the following statement is True, False, or Can't Tell based on the text. Passage: Public health campaigns in Ukraine during the late twentieth century made significant progress in combating infectious diseases. In 1975, the incidence rate of Tuberculosis was recorded at 295 cases per 100,000 people. Following a nationwide distribution of protective nets and sanitation improvements, the rate fell to 204 cases per 100,000 people over the next decade. While this decline was celebrated as a major victory, health officials warned that rising temperatures could allow vector populations to rebound in rural regions. Statement: Rising temperatures caused the incidence rate of Tuberculosis to increase during the campaign.

  • A.True
  • B.False
  • C.Can't Tell

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Temporal Distinctions Distinguish between completed past events and future warnings or predictions. Conflating them leads to logical errors. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Relevant Information in the Text: - The text mentions temperatures: 'health officials warned that rising temperatures could allow vector populations to rebound...' - It lists the campaign results as a decline from 295 to 204. 2. Compare Statement to Passage Facts: - The statement asserts that rising

5
Decision Making

How many of the four pictures in the left-hand column are exactly the same as the corresponding picture in the right-hand column?

  • A.0
  • B.1
  • C.2
  • D.3
  • E.4

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Visual Error Checking Error checking tests your ability to quickly scan two highly complex geometrical patterns side-by-side and spot differences. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Row-by-Row Comparison: - Row 1: DIFFERENT. The pattern on the right contains a modification (e.g. geometric endpoints are shifted, dimensions are modified, or shapes are scaled). - Row 2: DIFFERENT. The pattern on the right contains a modification (e.g. geometric endpoints are shifted, dimensions are modified

6
Decision Making

How many of the four pictures in the left-hand column are exactly the same as the corresponding picture in the right-hand column?

  • A.0
  • B.1
  • C.2
  • D.3
  • E.4

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Visual Error Checking Error checking tests your ability to quickly scan two highly complex geometrical patterns side-by-side and spot differences. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Row-by-Row Comparison: - Row 1: DIFFERENT. The pattern on the right contains a modification (e.g. geometric endpoints are shifted, dimensions are modified, or shapes are scaled). - Row 2: DIFFERENT. The pattern on the right contains a modification (e.g. geometric endpoints are shifted, dimensions are modified

7
Decision Making

How many of the four pictures in the left-hand column are exactly the same as the corresponding picture in the right-hand column?

  • A.0
  • B.1
  • C.2
  • D.3
  • E.4

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Visual Error Checking Error checking tests your ability to quickly scan two highly complex geometrical patterns side-by-side and spot differences. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Row-by-Row Comparison: - Row 1: IDENTICAL. Every line, circle, scale, and intersection matches exactly. - Row 2: IDENTICAL. Every line, circle, scale, and intersection matches exactly. - Row 3: IDENTICAL. Every line, circle, scale, and intersection matches exactly. - Row 4: IDENTICAL. Every line, circle, scal

8
Decision Making

Based on the Venn diagram, how many members belong to both Tennis and Athletics?

  • A.15
  • B.20
  • C.5
  • D.23

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Venn Diagram Set Deductions Venn diagrams represent overlaps between sets. Master each discrete region (exclusive vs. inclusive intersections) to calculate totals accurately. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Target Regions: We need the entire intersection of Tennis and Athletics. 2. Sum Regions: - Tennis & Athletics but not Swimming = 12 - All three groups = 3 3. Calculate Total: 12 + 3 = 15 Common Mistakes to Avoid: - Double Counting: When asked for 'both A and C', d

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Exam
UCAT
Mock number
145 of 250
Questions
20
Format
Multiple Choice (MCQ)
Sections
5
Audience
Medical & dental school applicants
Timing
Sit: Jul–Sep annually
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Applaa Proprietary

Sections Covered

  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Decision Making
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Abstract Reasoning
  • Situational Judgement

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