NAT ICOM Commerce Analytical Test Preparation for Pakistani Students

Question # 1

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.A greater number of computers are sold in Sahiwal than in Burewala. therefore the people of Sahiwal are better informed about world events than are the people of Burewala. Each of the following if true weakens the conclusion above EXCEPT:

Sahiwal has a larger population than Burewala. A
Most people of Burewala work on Sahiwal. B
Each person of Sahiwal spends less time in surfing internet than does a person in Burewala. C
The internet bandwidth is 128 kbps in both towns, D
Bandwidth usage of Burewala is more than that is Sahiwal. E

Question # 2

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.An Internal Services Manager at a large corporation has been assigned the task of allotting offices to six of the staff members.The offices are titled A through F.Mrs.Ruby needs to use the telephone quite often throughout the day.Mr. Mujahid and Mr. Zahid need adjacent offices as they need to consult each other often while working. Mrs. Fauzia is a senior employee and has to be alloted the office marked E, having the biggest window.Mr. Abid requires silence in the offices next to his Mr.Shahid Mr. Mujahid, and Mr, Abid are all smokers. Mrs Fauzia requires non-smoker neighbors.Unless specifically stated all the employees maintain an atmosphere of silence during office hours.6. The ideal office for Mr, Mujahid would be.

B A
F B
A C
C D
D E

Question # 3

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Nine individuals - Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R - are the only candidates who can serve on three committees labeled A. B and C.Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.Committees A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committees B.It is possible that there are no members of committees C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.16. In case T, S and X are the only individuals serving on committee B, the total membership of committee C should be:

Z and Y A
Z and W B
Y and V C
Y and U D
X and V E

Question # 4

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.31. In case all the three switches are ON in the second setting, which among the following could have been the default setting?

A ON, B ON, C ON. A
A ON, B ON, C OFF. B
A ON, B OFF, C ON. C
A ON, B OFF, C OFF. D
A OFF, B ON, C OFF. E

Question # 5

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Multan Institute of Higher Studies planes to show five educational films A, B, C, D. and E to a group of students. The film shows are planned in an order. which conforms to the following conditions:A must shown earlier than C.B must shown earlier than D.E should be the fifth film shown.40. In case B, D and E are to be shown one after the order in the given order. the two positions from first to fifth in which A could possibly be shown are

First and second. A
First and fourth. B
Second and third. C
Third and fifth. D
Fourth and fifth. E

Question # 6

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.33. In case only switch B is ON in the second setting, Which of the following could have been the default setting?

A ON, B ON, C ON. A
A ON, B OFF, C ON. B
A OFF, B ON, C OFF. C
A OFF, B OFF, C ON. D
A OFF, B OFF, C OFF. E

Question # 7

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Nine individuals - Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R - are the only candidates who can serve on three committees labeled A. B and C.Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.Committees A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committees B.It is possible that there are no members of committees C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.12. In case T and Z are the individuals serving on committee B, now many of the nine individuals should serve on committee C?

3 A
4 B
5 C
6 D
7 E

Question # 8

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question. Many people especially the experts in the field of forestry are against all forest fires. They demand that all forest fires should be extinguished and let the forest die out by their own. The study of forest fires show that in the long run forest fires may in fact be beneficial to the ecology as a whole. Among the following which statement would logically follow from one of the observations referred to in the passage above?

The reason of almost all forest fires is natural. A
Human beings try to extinguish the fire for gaining heat. B
Studies indicate that forest fires regularly occurred in the times prior to human occupation of forest areas. C
The animal and plant life destroyed by forest fires seldom represents endangered species. D
Occasionally the small fire prevents a large scale fire by the accumulation of flammable materials. E

Question # 9

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Three girls Joan, Rita, and Kim and two boys Tim and Steve are the only dancers in a dance program, which consists of six numbers in this order: One a duet; three a solo; four a duet; five a solo; and six a duet.None of the dancers is in two consecutive numbers or in more than two numbers, The first number in which Tim appears is the one that comes before the first number in which Kim appears.The second number in which Tim appears is one that comes after second number in which Kim appears.49. Rita must perform only in duets if

Kim is in number two A
Kim is in number five B
Tim is in number one C
Tim is in number two D
Tim is in number six E

Question # 10

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Six scientists A, B, C, D, E, and F are to present a paper each at a one-day conference,Three of them will present their papers in the morning session before the lunch break whereas the other three will be presented in the afternoon session. The lectures have to be scheduled in such a way that they comply with the following restrictions:B's should present his paper immediately before C's presentation; their presentations cannot be separated by the lunch break.D must be either the first or the last scientist to present his paper.47. In case F is to present his paper immediately after D presents his paper, C could be scheduled for which of the following places in the order of presenters?

First A
Second B
Third C
Fourth D
Fifth E

Question # 11

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.The Rawalpindi city council started a publicity campaign for convincing the people to use public transport rather than their own transport in the city. After two months later there was a decrease in private transport on the roads in the mid city area, The city council claimed that their publicity campaign was successful to convince people to leave their cars at home and ride the city bus service to work. Which of the following if true create the most serious doubt on the conclusion drawn above?

There was a subsequent increase in the use of CNG. A
The busiest roads of the city have been damaged because if continual floods in Nala Layee for last five months. B
People are busy enough to bring their vehicles on the roads. C
City council expended a lot of money to make the campaign successful. D
The number of cars has increased due to Bank loaning in the city. E

Question # 12

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Two or more tealeaves out of five varieties-- Livana, Mathia, Novajana, Oxia, and Piask are used in making all branded blends by a marketer following the rules given below.A brand containing Livana should also contain Novajana twice that of Livana.A brand containing Mathia must also have equal quantity of Oxia.A single brand never contains Novajana as well as Oxia.Oxia and Piask should not be used together.A blend containing Piask should contain it in such a proportion that the total amount of Piask present should be greater than the total amount of the other tealeaves11. Among the below mentioned brands,which can be made agreeable by the eliminating some or all of one type of teleaves?

One part Livana, one part Mathia, one part Novajana, four parts Piask A
One part Livana, two parts Novajana, one part Oxia, four parts Piask B
One part Livana, one part Mathia, one part Oxia, one part Piask C
Two parts Livana, two parts Novajana, one part Oxia, two Parts Piask D
Two parts Mathia, one part Novajana, two parts Oxia, three parts Piask E

Question # 13

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.32. In case switch A is OFF in the second setting. Which of the following could have been the default setting?

A ON, B ON, C ON. A
A ON, B ON, C OFF. B
A ON, B OFF, C ON. C
A ON, B OFF, C OFF. D
A OFF, B ON, C OFF. E

Question # 14

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.
Q,1-2. In an in vitro study 160 white cats were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats were injected with placebo. In two weeks 39% of the white cats who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Key fever? Hence it can be concluded that key fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X.
1. Which of the following statements would most seriously weaken the above discussion?

People suffering from Kay fever are the victims of the golden viper of Sindh. A
One among the 160 white cats had already showed symptoms of Kay fever prior to the experiment. B
The natural habitats of white cats does not contain any of the elements found in Salt X. C
The 160 white cats used in the experiment were kept isolated from each other. D
The scientists administered the injections being ignorant of the contents of the salt used. E

Question # 15

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Professor Taimoor told his class that teacher's evaluation by students is not a valid measure of teaching quality. For this evaluation students should fill out questionnaires at the end of the course. Which of the following is true supports professor Taimoor's suggestion?

Students evaluation of teachers is a wrong method. A
Students opinions against teachers are filtered during course. B
Professor Taimoor had received low rating from his students. C
Teachers are not interested in any survey. D
Students show interest in teacher evaluation. E

Question # 16

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. New specie of bacteria A, causes the infectious disease A. The first symptoms appear after two days since the bacteria A enters the body of the victim. The carrier for the bacteria is some flies, mosquitoes, and bees.A mosquito bit Javed on Monday, February 6. Farooq worked with javed the next day, Tuesday, February 7. There were no other possibilities of exposure to disease A.27. In case Farooq displayed symptoms of Disease A. which of the following would be true?m. Farooq was bitten by a bee on February 6.n. Farooq ate food, which contained the bacteria A.o. Farooq also worked with Javed on February 6.

I only A
II only B
III only C
I and II only D
I, II and III E

Question # 17

Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.New specie of bacteria A, causes the infectious disease A. The first symptoms appear after two days since the bacteria A enters the body of the victim. The carrier for the bacteria is some flies, mosquitoes, and bees.A mosquito bit Javed on Monday, February 6. Farooq worked with javed the next day, Tuesday, February 7. There were no other possibilities of exposure to disease A.28. In a particular code, the digits from 0 to 9 inclusive are each represented by a different letter of the alphabat, the letter always representing the same digit. In case the following sumZ M P Z+ S K Z---------C R Z Qholds true when it is expressed in digits, which of the following cannot be properly inferred:

Z cannot be 0. A
Z must be less than 5. B
Q must be even. C
M + S must be greater than 8. D
C must be greater than Z by 1. E

Question # 18

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Selfishness is a principal evil in our society. Every person is concerned with only himself, Personal advancement is the only motivating force in the world today. This does not mean that individuals are not willing to help one another, on the contrary,________, However these are only short-term occurrences, which ultimately serve our long-term goal of personal gain.19. Which among the following options would most strongly contradict the author's attitude towards society?

The greatest strength of society is altruism. A
We must all learn the art of love. B
Our short-term actions may contradict our long-term goals C
Morality is the bedrock of a growing community. D
The forces of good will ultimately triumph over evil. E

Question # 19

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Follow is to the real Pakistan leaving behind the disturbances of civilization. Real Pakistan is still inhabited by the eagle, the cow, the black deer, and tigers; it is still spacious, sprawling, and majestic. Experience the freedom and serenity still to be found in ______,7. Choose the best option to complete the above statement:

The natural beauty of our land. A
The fascinating urban centers B
The wild terrain NWFP C
One's own subconscious D
The great sprawling cities of the upper Pakistan E

Question # 20

Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Drama Producers earn their profits primarily from advertising revenue, and potential advertises are more likely to advertise in TV with a wide network, a large number of cable operators and other views than with other channels However the coverage of the channel that is currently the most popular one in this city has steadily declined during the last two years, while the coverage of one of its competitors has steadily increased. Any of the following if true would help explain the apparent discrepancy between the two statements above EXCEPT:

The most profitable producer in the city receives revenue from its subscribers as well from advertisers. A
Advertisers generally switch from the most popular channel to another one only when the other one becomes the most popular instead. B
The number of channels competing viably with the most profitable channel in the city has increased during the last two years. C
The network of the most profitable TV channel in the city is still greater than of any of its competitors. D
Advertising rates charged by the most profitable TV channel in the city are significantly higher than those charged by its competitors. E

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Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.About 20 percent of Pakistani husband think that wives with school going children to work outside the home. Only 10 percent of Iranian husband approves of mothers working if school going children live at home.Every day Pakistani wife and every third Iranian wife with school going children has a job outside her home. If above statement is correct, which of the following must be time?	A. Iranian women have fever children than Pakistani women. B. Iranian husband would seem to be less satisfied about working wives who have school going children than Pakistani husbands. C. More Iranian than Pakistani wives work outside the home. D. Iranian husband is having more conservative attitudes than Pakistani husbands are.
2	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.29. In case in default setting the swtihes A and B are ON and the switch C is OFF, then what could be the second setting?	A. A ON, B ON, C ON. B. A ON, B OFF, C ON. C. A ON, B OFF, C OFF. D. A OFF, B ON, C OFF.
3	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Three girls Joan, Rita, and Kim and two boys Tim and Steve are the only dancers in a dance program, which consists of six numbers in this order: One a duet; three a solo; four a duet; five a solo; and six a duet.None of the dancers is in two consecutive numbers or in more than two numbers, The first number in which Tim appears is the one that comes before the first number in which Kim appears.The second number in which Tim appears is one that comes after second number in which Kim appears.49. Rita must perform only in duets if	A. Kim is in number two B. Kim is in number five C. Tim is in number one D. Tim is in number two
4	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Six scientists A, B, C, D, E, and F are to present a paper each at a one-day conference,Three of them will present their papers in the morning session before the lunch break whereas the other three will be presented in the afternoon session. The lectures have to be scheduled in such a way that they comply with the following restrictions:B's should present his paper immediately before C's presentation; their presentations cannot be separated by the lunch break.D must be either the first or the last scientist to present his paper.47. In case F is to present his paper immediately after D presents his paper, C could be scheduled for which of the following places in the order of presenters?	A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
5	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. New specie of bacteria A, causes the infectious disease A. The first symptoms appear after two days since the bacteria A enters the body of the victim. The carrier for the bacteria is some flies, mosquitoes, and bees.A mosquito bit Javed on Monday, February 6. Farooq worked with javed the next day, Tuesday, February 7. There were no other possibilities of exposure to disease A.27. In case Farooq displayed symptoms of Disease A. which of the following would be true?m. Farooq was bitten by a bee on February 6.n. Farooq ate food, which contained the bacteria A.o. Farooq also worked with Javed on February 6.	A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and II only
6	Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question. Q,1-2. In an in vitro study 160 white cats were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats were injected with placebo. In two weeks 39% of the white cats who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Key fever? Hence it can be concluded that key fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X. 1. Which of the following statements would most seriously weaken the above discussion?	A. People suffering from Kay fever are the victims of the golden viper of Sindh. B. One among the 160 white cats had already showed symptoms of Kay fever prior to the experiment. C. The natural habitats of white cats does not contain any of the elements found in Salt X. D. The 160 white cats used in the experiment were kept isolated from each other.
7	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.New specie of bacteria A, causes the infectious disease A. The first symptoms appear after two days since the bacteria A enters the body of the victim. The carrier for the bacteria is some flies, mosquitoes, and bees.A mosquito bit Javed on Monday, February 6. Farooq worked with javed the next day, Tuesday, February 7. There were no other possibilities of exposure to disease A.25. In case Farooq displayed symptoms of disease A. which among the following would be true?g. javed contracted the Disease A from Farooq.h. javed first noticed symptoms of Disease A on February 8.i. The fly that javed was bitten by was not a carrier of the bacteria A.	A. I only B. II only C. III only D. II and III only
8	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Two or more tealeaves out of five varieties-- Livana, Mathia, Novajana, Oxia, and Piask are used in making all branded blends by a marketer following the rules given below.A brand containing Livana should also contain Novajana twice that of Livana.A brand containing Mathia must also have equal quantity of Oxia.A single brand never contains Novajana as well as Oxia.Oxia and Piask should not be used together.A blend containing Piask should contain it in such a proportion that the total amount of Piask present should be greater than the total amount of the other tealeaves7. Among the following which is an acceptable brand in accordance with the rules?	A. One part Livana, one part Piask B. Two parts Mathia, two parts Livana C. Three parts Novajana, three parts Livana D. Four parts Oxia, four parts Mathia
9	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.34. Which of the following default settings leads to a second setting, where only one switch is OFF?	A. A ON, B ON, C OFF. B. A ON, B OFF, C ON. C. A OFF, B ON, C ON. D. A OFF, B ON, C OFF.
10	Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Four captains and the first mates of three of them were called to attend the annual meeting at head quarters. The captains were Luqman, Manzoor, Nauman and Osaf: the first mates were Ayesha, Durya and Gia. Each person in turn delivered a report to the chairperson as follows:Each of the first mates delivered their report exactly after her captain. The first captain to speak was Manzoor, and captain Nauman spoke after him.(Represent the person with first letter of his name)20. Among the following statements which statement must be true?	A. In case the second speaker was a captain, the seventh speaker was a first mate. B. In case the second speaker was a first mate, the seventh speaker was captain. C. In case the third speaker was a first mate, the seventh speaker was captain. D. In case the third speaker was a captain, the seventh speaker was a first mate.

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