WONDERLIC TEST PRACTICE EXAM – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED
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Core Domains
• Verbal Reasoning
• Numerical Reasoning
• Abstract Reasoning
• Spatial Reasoning
• Logical Deduction
• Pattern Recognition
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making under Pressure
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is meticulously designed to prepare
candidates for the rigors of the Wonderlic Test. It assesses a broad spectrum of
cognitive abilities, including verbal comprehension, mathematical proficiency, and
abstract logical reasoning. The assessment employs a variety of multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions to evaluate your capacity for rapid information processing
and sound decision-making in professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on real-
world application, requiring you to analyze data, interpret complex instructions, and
solve problems efficiently. This practice test is structured to enhance your familiarity
with the exam format and sharpen the critical thinking skills essential for success.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 50
1. A company's revenue increased from $400,000 to $520,000. What was the
percentage increase?
A. 20%
,B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 30%
🔴 Explanation: The increase is $120,000. Divide by the original amount
($400,000) and multiply by 100: ($120,000/$400,000) * 100 = 30%.
2. In a sequence, the first term is 5, and each subsequent term is found by
multiplying by 2 and subtracting 3. What is the third term?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 15
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 11
🔴 Explanation: Term 2 = (5*2) - 3 = 7. Term 3 = (7*2) - 3 = 11.
3. The words "candid" and "guarded" are:
A. Synonyms
B. Antonyms
C. Unrelated
D. Homophones
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Antonyms
🔴 Explanation: "Candid" means open and honest, while "guarded" means
cautious and reserved; they are opposites.
4. If the first two statements are true, is the third statement true, false, or
uncertain? All managers are leaders. Some leaders are visionaries. Therefore,
some managers are visionaries.
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D. None of the above
,🟢 Correct Answer: C. Uncertain
🔴 Explanation: While all managers are leaders, the overlap between leaders and
visionaries is only partial. Therefore, it is not guaranteed that any managers are
among those visionary leaders.
5. A plane travels at 480 mph for 2.5 hours. How many miles does it travel?
A. 960 miles
B. 1000 miles
C. 1200 miles
D. 192 miles
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 1200 miles
🔴 Explanation: Distance = Speed x Time = 480 mph * 2.5 hours = 1200 miles.
6. Which number should come next in this series? 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
A. 108
B. 162
C. 81
D. 216
🟢 Correct Answer: B. 162
🔴 Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 3. 54 * 3 = 162.
7. A legal contract must contain consideration to be valid. Consideration is best
defined as:
A. A promise to do something or refrain from doing something.
B. The legal capacity of the parties involved.
C. A written signature from both parties.
D. A lawful purpose for the agreement.
🟢 Correct Answer: A. A promise to do something or refrain from doing
something.
🔴 Explanation: Consideration is the "bargained-for exchange" in a contract,
which is a promise to act or forbear from acting in a certain way.
, 8. Which word does not belong with the others?
A. Imperative
B. Crucial
C. Optional
D. Vital
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Optional
🔴 Explanation: Imperative, crucial, and vital all mean essential or necessary.
Optional is the opposite, meaning not mandatory.
**9. If you have $250 and spend 40% of it, how much do you have left?**
A. $100
B. $150
C. $175
D. $210
🟢 Correct Answer: B. $150
🔴 Explanation: Spent amount = 0.40 * $250 = $100. Remaining = $250 - $100 =
$150.
10. A clock shows the time as 3:15 PM. What is the angle between the hour and
minute hands?
A. 0 degrees
B. 7.5 degrees
C. 15 degrees
D. 30 degrees
🟢 Correct Answer: B. 7.5 degrees
🔴 Explanation: At 3:15, the minute hand is at 3, but the hour hand has moved
1/4 of the way between 3 and 4 (15 minutes is 1/4 hour). The hour hand moves
30 degrees per hour, so it has moved 0.25 * 30 = 7.5 degrees from the 3.
11. The core principle of professional ethics in finance is:
A. Maximizing shareholder profit at all costs.
B. Maintaining confidentiality and acting with integrity.
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | DOWNLOAD AND PASS |
LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
Core Domains
• Verbal Reasoning
• Numerical Reasoning
• Abstract Reasoning
• Spatial Reasoning
• Logical Deduction
• Pattern Recognition
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making under Pressure
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is meticulously designed to prepare
candidates for the rigors of the Wonderlic Test. It assesses a broad spectrum of
cognitive abilities, including verbal comprehension, mathematical proficiency, and
abstract logical reasoning. The assessment employs a variety of multiple-choice and
scenario-based questions to evaluate your capacity for rapid information processing
and sound decision-making in professional contexts. Emphasis is placed on real-
world application, requiring you to analyze data, interpret complex instructions, and
solve problems efficiently. This practice test is structured to enhance your familiarity
with the exam format and sharpen the critical thinking skills essential for success.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1 – 50
1. A company's revenue increased from $400,000 to $520,000. What was the
percentage increase?
A. 20%
,B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 35%
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 30%
🔴 Explanation: The increase is $120,000. Divide by the original amount
($400,000) and multiply by 100: ($120,000/$400,000) * 100 = 30%.
2. In a sequence, the first term is 5, and each subsequent term is found by
multiplying by 2 and subtracting 3. What is the third term?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 15
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 11
🔴 Explanation: Term 2 = (5*2) - 3 = 7. Term 3 = (7*2) - 3 = 11.
3. The words "candid" and "guarded" are:
A. Synonyms
B. Antonyms
C. Unrelated
D. Homophones
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Antonyms
🔴 Explanation: "Candid" means open and honest, while "guarded" means
cautious and reserved; they are opposites.
4. If the first two statements are true, is the third statement true, false, or
uncertain? All managers are leaders. Some leaders are visionaries. Therefore,
some managers are visionaries.
A. True
B. False
C. Uncertain
D. None of the above
,🟢 Correct Answer: C. Uncertain
🔴 Explanation: While all managers are leaders, the overlap between leaders and
visionaries is only partial. Therefore, it is not guaranteed that any managers are
among those visionary leaders.
5. A plane travels at 480 mph for 2.5 hours. How many miles does it travel?
A. 960 miles
B. 1000 miles
C. 1200 miles
D. 192 miles
🟢 Correct Answer: C. 1200 miles
🔴 Explanation: Distance = Speed x Time = 480 mph * 2.5 hours = 1200 miles.
6. Which number should come next in this series? 2, 6, 18, 54, ...
A. 108
B. 162
C. 81
D. 216
🟢 Correct Answer: B. 162
🔴 Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 3. 54 * 3 = 162.
7. A legal contract must contain consideration to be valid. Consideration is best
defined as:
A. A promise to do something or refrain from doing something.
B. The legal capacity of the parties involved.
C. A written signature from both parties.
D. A lawful purpose for the agreement.
🟢 Correct Answer: A. A promise to do something or refrain from doing
something.
🔴 Explanation: Consideration is the "bargained-for exchange" in a contract,
which is a promise to act or forbear from acting in a certain way.
, 8. Which word does not belong with the others?
A. Imperative
B. Crucial
C. Optional
D. Vital
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Optional
🔴 Explanation: Imperative, crucial, and vital all mean essential or necessary.
Optional is the opposite, meaning not mandatory.
**9. If you have $250 and spend 40% of it, how much do you have left?**
A. $100
B. $150
C. $175
D. $210
🟢 Correct Answer: B. $150
🔴 Explanation: Spent amount = 0.40 * $250 = $100. Remaining = $250 - $100 =
$150.
10. A clock shows the time as 3:15 PM. What is the angle between the hour and
minute hands?
A. 0 degrees
B. 7.5 degrees
C. 15 degrees
D. 30 degrees
🟢 Correct Answer: B. 7.5 degrees
🔴 Explanation: At 3:15, the minute hand is at 3, but the hour hand has moved
1/4 of the way between 3 and 4 (15 minutes is 1/4 hour). The hour hand moves
30 degrees per hour, so it has moved 0.25 * 30 = 7.5 degrees from the 3.
11. The core principle of professional ethics in finance is:
A. Maximizing shareholder profit at all costs.
B. Maintaining confidentiality and acting with integrity.
