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UMAT sample Questions Section 1UMAT Sample Question 1
A bride and eight of her female friends and family are posing for a wedding photo. In the
centre of the photo is the bride. Also in the photo are her two sisters, the Maid of Honour,
her mother and maternal aunt, the aunts daughter (the brides cousin), a workmate, and a
close friend. Laura is the Bride. Her guests names are Katie, Susan, Miranda, Sarah,
Brittany, Jessica, Rachel and Lisa.
The following information is available about the order the women are standing in:
- Katie was a late addition to the photo so was placed on the end
- Lauras older sister is standing next to her, but her younger sister is
between Sarah and Susan
- There is at least two women between the bride and her mother
- Rachel is positioned next to Jessica, who is Brittanys cousin
- No mother and daughter are positioned next to each other
- Miranda is not related to Susan
- Katie and Lisa are sisters
- Miranda is Lauras younger sister, and is standing next to the Maid of Honour
- Susan is not the Maid of Honour
- Lisa is Lauras mother
Which of the following MUST be FALSE about the arrangement for the photo?
A. Susan is Lauras friend
B. Lauras mother and Aunt are standing on opposite ends
C. Susan and Brittany are related
D. The Maid of Honour is standing next to the bride
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UMAT Sample Question 2
Abe runs a 5 km track every morning. This takes him 50 minutes.
Question If the track is reduced by 1.5 km and Abe takes 20 minutes less to complete the
track, what is Abes speed?A 7 km/hr.
B 6.5 km/hr.
C 6 km/hr.
D 8 km/hr.
UMAT Sample Question 3
Abe runs a 5 km track every morning. This takes him 50 minutes.Betty runs much faster
than Abe at 5 km in just 40 minutes but starts 45 minutes later than Abe finishes. If Abe
starts running the reduced track at 8:00, what time does Betty finish the reduced track?
A 9:42.
B 9:43.
C 9:44.
D 9:30.
UMAT Sample Question 4
The presence together of carbon, water, and temperature at which water is ordinarily a
liquid are essential to life on earth. Which of the following can be deduced from the passage?
1. Life on the moon seems impossible since the moon has no water.2. Living things must be made up of elements that are known to us.3.
All living things on earth use carbon.4. The conditions given in the statements are the only ones essential to life on earth.
UMAT Sample Question 5
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Botanists studied a rainforest in Nicaragua that had been
ravaged by Hurricane Joan in 1988. They found that in the
following ten years the number of tree species had increased by
at least 200%, and up to 300%, in eight storm-affected plots.
Other plots not affected by the hurricane showed little if any
such increase.
From this information, it can be concluded that
A hurricanes play an important role in ensuring the
long-term survival of tropical rainforests.
B when the dominant trees in an area of tropical
rainforest are destroyed, other species are given a
chance to flourish.
C the overall life of a tropical rainforest is increased if
large areas are occasionally levelled to the ground.
D the productivity of a tropical rainforest will be
maximised if large areas are occasionally levelled to
the ground.
There are two questions based on this stimulus:
Delia goes bushwalking, and afterwards finds that she has
painful insect bites over most of her body. She is told that both
Esi-oil and Pine-elix are good for easing the pain of these bites.
To test whether there is any difference, she applies Esi-oil to the
bites on her left side, and Pine-elix to those on her right side. The
next day, the bites on her left side feel considerably better, while
those on her right side feel only a little better.
UMAT Sample Question 6
Which of the following is consistent with these results?
A Neither product relieves insect bite pain; Esi-oil
actually delays recovery considerably, and Pine-elix
delays recovery somewhat less.
B Neither product relieves insect bite pain; Pine-elixactually delays recovery considerably and Esi-oil
delays recovery somewhat less.
C Both products relieve insect bite pain, Pine-elix more
so than Esi-oil.
D Pine-elix and Esi-oil are equally effective products for
relieving insect bite pain.
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UMAT Sample Question 7
Which one of the following modifications would have
enabled Delia to learn most about the effectiveness of
the two products in relieving insect bite pain?
A Repeat the original applications.
B Apply the different products randomly to different
parts of her body.
C After the original applications, apply the same
products to the opposite sides of the body.
D As well as treating some bites with Esi-oil and some
with Pine-elix, leave some of the bites untreated.
Answers and Solutions to UMAT SampleQuestions Section 1:UMAT Sample Question 1
Answer: C
None of the clues preclude A, B or D from being correct. C is an incorrect statement because
of the following: Brittany is cousin to Jessica, which means one of these women is the
brides cousin, and the other her sister. Both women are therefore related to Miranda, who
is known to be the brides younger sister. Since Susan is not related to Miranda, she also
cannot be related to Brittany.
UMAT Sample Question 2
Answer: A
The track is now 3.5 km long. If it takes Abe half an hour (50 minutes 20 minutes) to run
3.5 km, then he would take an hour to run double that distance: 7 km. Thus, Abes speed
must now be 7 km/hour.
UMAT Sample Question 3
Answer: B
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Abe takes half an hour to complete the reduced track (from previous question) so he
finishes at 8:30. This means Betty starts at 9:15. The reduced track is 3.5 km and she runs
5 km in 40 minutes. 3.5 is 7/10 of 5 km so it will take her 7/10 of 40 minutes. In other
words, it will take her 28 minutes. Thus, 28 minutes after 9:15 is 9:43.
UMAT Sample Question 4
Answer: A
We can eliminate option B immediately because they are clearly not mentioned in the
passage. Even though the presence of carbon is essential to life on earth, it does not mean
that all living things on earth use carbon, so C is incorrect. We are told that these
conditions are essential to life on earth, but there is a possibility that it may also be the
same on other planets. Therefore, option A is the most appropriate. Note the importance of
the word seems.
UMAT Sample Question 5
Answer: B
UMAT Sample Question 6
Answer: B
UMAT Sample Question 7
Answer: D
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Nikki flipped through the magazine on her lap as she sat cross-legged on her bed. Every
other second her gaze would move to the test on her desk. The moment of truth was
getting closer and closer. She tried to focus on an article in the magazine, but wasnt
surprised when it didnt work. She once again looked at the test. She checked her watch.
One more minute. She sighed and the put the magazine aside. It wasnt like she was in the
mood to read right now anyway. She got up from her bed and started pacing through the
room. This was without a doubt the most nerve wrecking moment of her life. Not to mention
the longest one minute ever.
When the minute was finally over, it took her another minute to get the courage to walk up
to the desk. Her hands were trembling as she picked up the test. She took a deep breath
before looking down. She stared at the thing for a couple of minutes. Then she grabbed the
instruction manual of the test and checked it one more time. This couldnt be true right?
She was seventeen years old. This simply couldnt be true. Easy as that.
It was true. Almost no doubt about it. The test was for 99 percent accurate. That was a lot.
So..she was pregnant. Pregnant with a child. She didnt believe it. She sat back down on the
bed, not at all sure what to do now. Was she supposed to be happy? Because she really
wasnt. What was she going to do now? She sighed. Her life was a mess. All because of one
night of passion with her boyfriend. Speaking of
Hello?
Its meNikki
HeyWhats up?
Youthink you could come over? She asked.
Now?
Nikki sighed. By the tone of his voice she could tell he was already annoyed with her, as
usual. Things hadnt been going too well between them lately.
Yes, now. Nikki impatiently said.
Im a little busy right now.
A little busy doing what?
Im hanging out with the guys and
You call that busy? she interrupted him. Look, Michaelwe need to talk, okay? It wont
take ages. Just please come over.
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Fine Michael gave in, although it didnt sound like he was too willing.
Thanks.
Be there in fifteen minutes.
Ill be waiting
She hung up the phone and put it down on her nightstand again. She once again walked up
to her desk and picked up the test, as if she was expecting to see something different this
time. As if she had been hallucinating earlier. Of course she hadnt been hallucinating. She
wasnt that crazy. Now she had to tell Michael. He was going to freak out, she was sure of
that. He was going to yell and scream andit wasnt going to be pretty. But it had to be
done
Extract from Struggling by Dlover; Fiction Press
UMAT sample Question 1
The relationship between Michael and Nikki can be described as
A. Loving
B. Deteriorating
C. Strained
D. Distressful
UMAT Sample Question 2
Nikkis initial attitude towards her pregnancy is:
A. Distress
B. Denial
C. Disbelief
D. Regret
UMAT Sample Question 3
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The pregnancy is likely to:
A. cause the relationship to improve.
B. cause further conflict between the couple
C. cause them to break up
D. cause Michaels reluctant acceptance of his role as a father
There are five questions based on this stimulus.
Eileen: You said youll never smoke. You said youll never touch a friggin cigarette in yourlife!
Jimmy: Mum
Eileen: Oh well pardon me. That must be burning pencil youve got in your hand
Jimmy: Look mum. I really did-
Eileen: Just save it. Ive heard it all before. Remember? The time you got totally wasted and
crashed the car into the neighbours garden.
Jimmy: I-
Eileen: Sometimes, I stun myself with my own stupidity. Why trust? Why trust again?! You
always lie!
Jimmy: Just shut it, mum. Its just one tiny cigarette.
Eileen: It starts off as one. It doubles. It triples. Soon, its a pack per day!
Jimmy: Im 16 now! I can deal with my own decisions, good or bad.
Eileen: However old you are, I am still your mother. I cant watch my son step into a pit,
and not try to save him.
Jimmy: I dont need you to save me.
(silence)
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Eileen: I know better.
Jimmy: You dont know better! You think thats true, but its not. You always try to
mollycoddle me. Thats why I have to lie!
UMAT sample Question 4
Eileen is most concerned with:
A. Jimmys decision to drink and smoke
B. Jimmys lies and the things he hides from her.
C. Jimmys desire to grow up
D. Jimmys defiance of parental authority
UMAT sample Question 5:
In his first statement, Jimmys tone is
A. Shamefaced
B. Unsure
C. Confused
D. Hostile
UMAT sample Question 6:
Eileen can be described to be
A. Hysterical
B. Angry
C. Frank
D. Critical
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UMAT Sample Question 7:
Jimmy and Eileen have
A. A loving relationship with an occasional argument
B. A distant relationship where neither really cares about each other
C. An uneasy relationship where neither understands each other.
D. A one-sided relationship where only one person cares
UMAT Sample Question 8:
Jimmys reaction towards his mothers comment I know better can be described as
A. Hostile
B. Frustrated
C. Angry
D. Indignant
UMAT Sample Question 9:
Bobs wife, Mary, has been in hospital recovering from a heart
attack. The doctor informs Bob that she is now well enough to
return home, although she will need to take things easy for a
while.
Bob: Im glad she can come home now Doctor, but Im not sure I can look after Mary by myself. We live on our own,
you know.
Doctor: Bob, its natural to feel a little anxious, but the best
thing for Mary will be to be back in her own environment.
In his response, the doctor has
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Anot realised that Bob is concerned.
Bnot really dealt with Bobs concerns.
Cresponded to Bobs concerns effectively.
Dmade Bob feel bad about being concerned.
UMAT Sample Question 10:
Bobs wife, Mary, has been in hospital recovering from a heart
attack. The doctor informs Bob that she is now well enough to
return home, although she will need to take things easy for a
while.
Bob: Im glad she can come home now Doctor, but Im not
sure I can look after Mary by myself. We live on our own,you know.
Doctor: Bob, its natural to feel a little anxious, but the best
thing for Mary will be to be back in her own environment.
Following the doctors reply, Bob is likely to feel
A relieved.
B empowered.
C embarrassed.
D apprehensive.
UMAT Sample Question 11:
In the following passage, an adolescent boy talks about living
with a physical disability.
As I have been physically disabled all my life, I have managed
to cope with the purely practical problems arising with a
minimum of fuss. I felt no loss, because I had no feelings ofnormality to compare with. One of my physical problems is
that I am short, about 127 centimetres tall. I was constantly
mistaken by strangers for a little kid. Its a real pain for a
16-year-old boy to be handed a kids menu every time he
enters a restaurant. It is even worse when mere coherent
speech is greeted with awe.
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For the writer, the main problem with his disability is
Athe embarrassment of being so short.
Bnever knowing what it is to be normal.
Cdealing with other peoples preconceptions.
Dcoping with the practical problems caused by hiscondition.
Answers and Solutions to UMAT sampleQuestions Section 2
UMAT Sample Question 1
Answer: C
This passage does not reflect a loving relationship. It clearly says that thingshadnt been
going too well between them lately. It is not distressful either. Both Michael and Nikki do
not show sufficient commitment to the relationship as to provoke such a strong emotion as
distress. While deteriorating may be correct, it goes beyond the scope of the passage. It
assumes that the relationship was loving at one point. This may not be true, considering
Nikki puts passion in quotation marks. It leaves strained as the best answer. There is a
clear annoyance at the each other, which also supports this answer.
UMAT Sample Question 2
Answer: C
Nikki experiences a range of emotion regarding her pregnancy. However, her first reaction
can be clearly seen in these lines.
She stared at the thing for a couple of minutes. Then she grabbed the instruction manual
of the test and checked it one more time. This couldnt be true right?
It shows clear disbelief. It is then followed by denial. It may be easy to mix the two options.
Disbelief is the doubt in the truth while denial is refusing to comply with the truth.
UMAT Sample Question 3
Answer: B
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Option C and D are too specific. As readers, we can predict the reactions, but their actions
are beyond the scope. Hence, these two options are not the answer. This leaves option A
and B. Would the relationship become better or worst? The answer is obvious. Both
characters show a lack of commitment to the relationship. Michael would rather hang out
with his friends. Nikki regrets the one night of passion. At this stage, the child is unwanted.
Clearly, the pregnancy will put further strain on the relationship and cause further conflict.
UMAT Sample Question 4
Answer: A
All four issues are seen within the extract. However, Eileens main concern is Jimmys
decision to drink and smoke. C is an underlying issue, but not addressed properly by Eileen.
She dismisses it by saying However old you are, I am still yourmother. D can be seen inJimmys disrespectful tone, but Eileen overlooks it. She doesnt tell him to watch your tone
or have some respect towards your mother. The issue about lying is mentioned several
times. However, the answer to this question can be seen in these lines.
Eileen: Sometimes, I stun myself with my own stupidity. Why trust? Why trust again?! You
always lie!
Jimmy: Just shut it, mum. Its just one tiny cigarette.
Eileen: It starts off as one. It doubles. It triples. Soon, its a pack per day!
If Eileen was concerned with the lying more, she would have said Sure its one cigarette
now, but what else will you hide from me later?
Instead, she chooses to address her main concern, Jimmys decision to smoke.
UMAT Sample Question 5
Answer: A
Jimmys first statement is mum His statement trails off. This does not reflect the clear,
concise clipped tone of hostility. He is neither unsure nor confused. The passage indicatesthat he has previous experience in drinking. This situation has come up before. The best
answer is A. He would initially experience shame, due to being caught red-handed again.
UMAT Sample Question 6
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Answer: B
Eileen is angry with her sons actions. Shes not hysterical as she eventually tries to make
Jimmy see from her perspective. She is still able to control herself. Frank suggests a
certain level of detachment from the situation, which clearly isnt the case. Eileen has a
subjective view of the situation whilst frank suggest an objective view. Eileen is critical,
but again, critical gives an impression of being characterized by careful evaluation and
judgment. The term is too objective.
UMAT Sample Question 7
Answer: C
Both Jimmy and Eileen care about each other. Eileens care can be clearly seen. Jimmys
care is more subtle. However, it is evident in the way that Jimmy initially attempts to
explain his actions to his mother. He becomes angry due to his natural defensive
mechanism. Hence, B and D can be crossed out. There is no evidence in the passage that
supports A. In contrast, theres plenty of evidence that supports C. The relationship is
uneasy due to the lies and the misunderstandings. Jimmy believes Eileen is too
overwhelming. Eileen thinks Jimmy still needs her help. Neither really understands each
other.
UMAT Sample Question 8
Answer: C
The four words have very similar meanings, but in varying strengths. A and C are strong
reactions while B and D are more mild. Evidently, Jimmy has quite a strong reaction to
Eileens comment. Hostile isnt the most appropriate word because it suggests of an ill will
towards his mother. This isnt true. Therefore, the best option is C. Jimmy is angry.
UMAT Sample Question 9
Answer: B
UMAT Sample Question 10
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Answer: D
UMAT Sample Question 11
Answer: C
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UMAT Sample Question 1 Pick the Middle
UMAT Sample Question 2 Pick the Middle
UMAT Sample Question 3 Pick the Middle
UMAT Sample Question 4 Pick the Middle
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UMAT Sample Question 5 Next in the Series
UMAT Sample Question 6
27 36 ?
36 16 24
3 9 11
Which of the following should replace the question mark?
A. 54 B. 45 C.66 D.63 E.64
Answers and Solutions to UMAT sampleQuesions:Question 1: Answer: B
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Solution: When put in the right order the pieces form a continuous line.
Question 2: Answer: D
Solution:
Thicker line rotates clockwise 90 each time.
Thinner line rotates clockwise 90, 180, 270 then 360.
Question 3: Answer: C
Solution:
Black circle moves around the corners clockwise 1 step at a time.
White circle moves around the corners clockwise 1 step, then 2, 3 and finally 4 steps
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Question 4: Answer: D
Solution:
Circle rotates 45 anticlockwise, 135 clockwise, 225 anticlockwise then 315 clockwise.
Question 5: Answer: B
Solution:
The shape rotates 45 each time, therefore A is incorrect. The black square on the top in
the first frame moves along to the adjacent square each turn, eliminating E. The other black
square moves along two squares in one turn. Hence, B is the correct answer.
Question 6: Answer: C
The rule is: in each column, multiply the number that you get from the division of top
number and bottom number by 4, you get the middle number. (ie. (27/3)*4 = 36; (36/9)*4
= 16). Therefore, the missing number must be 66 (ie. (66/11)*4 = 24)
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