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Sample Questions — UCAT Mock 149

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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 2012, research conducted by researchers led by Dr. Rosalind Franklin at the Molecular Biology Unit investigated the properties of Borophene. Initial experimental setups achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 30 percent. By refining the chemical vapor deposition process and reducing crystalline defects, the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Borophene to 54 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 at the Molecular Biology Unit was funded by a government scientific

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

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Speculation vs. Stated Fact Do not fill in missing details with plausible assumptions. Even if university research is often government-funded, you cannot verify it without text evidence. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Relevant Information in the Text: - The passage mentions the research was conducted at the 'Molecular Biology Unit' under 'Dr. Rosalind Franklin'. 2. Compare Statement to Passage Facts: - The statement claims the research was funded by a government grant.

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: During the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, global trade networks reshaped national economies. In 1895, the annual production of cotton in Switzerland stood at approximately 15 million metric tons. Following key infrastructure improvements and trade agreements with Ecuador, production in Switzerland surged to 69 million metric tons by 1906. During this same period, Philippines emerged as the primary global importer of cotton, consuming over sixty percent of the total global export supply, although its domestic production remained minimal. Statement: Ecuador produced more cotton than Switzerland did between 1895 and 1906.

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

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Unwarranted Extrapolation Statements that introduce rankings or comparisons not supported by the text are logically false if they contradict direct text assertions. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Relevant Information in the Text: - The passage mentions Ecuador in the context of trade agreements: 'Following key infrastructure improvements and trade agreements with Ecuador...' - It lists Switzerland's production figures as rising from 15 to 69 million metric tons. 2. Compa

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 2023, research conducted by researchers led by Dr. Rosalind Franklin at the Genetic Engineering Center investigated the properties of Germanene. Initial experimental setups achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 15 percent. By refining the chemical vapor deposition process and reducing crystalline defects, the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Germanene to 30 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 at the Genetic Engineering Center was funded by a government sci

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

✓ Worked Explanation

Core Concept: Speculation vs. Stated Fact Do not fill in missing details with plausible assumptions. Even if university research is often government-funded, you cannot verify it without text evidence. Step-by-Step Resolution: 1. Locate Relevant Information in the Text: - The passage mentions the research was conducted at the 'Genetic Engineering Center' under 'Dr. Rosalind Franklin'. 2. Compare Statement to Passage Facts: - The statement claims the research was funded by a government gran

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: In 2015, research conducted by researchers led by Dr. Marcus Vance at the Quantum Computing Lab investigated the properties of Titanium-Beta. Initial experimental setups achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 21 percent. By refining the chemical vapor deposition process and reducing crystalline defects, the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Titanium-Beta to 44 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. Marcus Vance managed to increase the energy conver

  • 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 21 percent.' - It then states: 'the team successfully boosted the efficiency of Titanium-Beta to 44 percent...' 2. Compare Statement to Passage Facts: - The state

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

Based on the Venn diagram, how many members belong to AT LEAST two clubs/groups?

  • A.32
  • B.37
  • C.27
  • D.42

✓ 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 Overlapping Regions: We need all intersections of two or more circles. 2. Sum Regions: - Tennis & Swimming only = 6 - Tennis & Athletics only = 12 - Swimming & Athletics only = 6 - All three groups = 8 3. Calculate Total: 6 + 12 + 6 + 8 = 32 Common M

8
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

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Exam
UCAT
Mock number
149 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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