Cut-e abstract reasoning test preparation.

1. Abstract Reasoning Test
Preparation Guide (Cut-E style TEST)
A unique test prep pack designed to help you
master Cut-e style abstract reasoning test
(based on sets of alpha-numerical characters).
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Table of Contents
• Introduction
• PATTERN TYPE #1: Groups of letters OR numbers
• PATTERN TYPE #2: N number of characters
• PATTERN TYPE #3: Positions of characters within the box
• PATTERN TYPE #4: Groups of smaller vs larger digits
• PATTERN TYPE #5: Number of alpha- and numerical characters in a set
• PATTERN TYPE #6: Sums of top vs bottom numbers
• PATTERN TYPE #7: Sum of numbers on the left vs the sum on the right
• PATTERN TYPE #8: Sequences of alphabetical characters
• PATTERN TYPE #9: Groups of top vs bottom alphabetical characters
• PATTERN TYPE #10: Presence of specific characters in a set
• Summary and key learning points

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Introduction
This tutorial eBook is designed for those who need to take abstract reasoning tests based on
sets (or groups) of figures containing alpha-numerical characters. These figures are NOT to be
confused with the sequences of developing patterns (containing shapes, diagrams and symbols)
as presented in SHL and Kenexa Abstract Reasoning Tests. In the given test format, one is
required to sort a group of diagrams or figures (that contain numbers and letters) into two
categories. There are two steps involved:
1) Identify the logical rule or relationship that puts the diagrams (or figures) into one or the
other category. The figures are marked in one colour or another – to show they belong to
one or the other category of patterns.
2) Apply the identified rules/relationships to sort the figures provided into one of the two
categories in the answer choices section.
One of the most common test formats used is the Cut-e Abstract Reasoning test. This material
is perfectly suitable for preparing for the above test.
This material identifies and categories problems into 10 types. You will learn about each
problem (pattern) type by looking at a few examples for each pattern. This should help you
develop and strengthen your pattern recognition skills so you are able to apply them more
effectively on the actual test. Let’s get started now.

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Types of patterns
The following are just a few of the key patterns used in the abstract reasoning test (Cut-e style)
based on alpha-numerical characters (no other symbols or figures are used). They are easy to
remember and we will take you through each of them on the pages that follow.
Groups of letters vs numbers N number of same characters Positions of characters
Groups of larger vs smaller
numbers
Sums of top vs bottom
numbers
Presence of specific
characters in each set
<= 4>= 5
22
3
23
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PATTERN TYPE #1
Groups of letters OR numbers
In this pattern, each box (or shape) contains EITHER alphabetical or
numerical characters. Typically, there are six boxes where three of
them contain letters ONLY, while the remaining three boxes contain
numbers ONLY.

6. EXAMPLE 1
In this example, each black flagged box
contains a set of letters (alphabetical
characters). In contrast, each red flagged
box contains a set of numerical characters.
For example, Boxes 1, 2 and 4 contain
letters only whereas Boxes 3, 5 and 6
contain numbers only.
Therefore, Boxes 7 and 8 must belong to
the group of RED flagged boxes while Boxes
9 and 10 must belong to the BLACK one.
Tip(s): Scan all the figures to determine if
individual boxes contain the same type of
characters, such as letters or numbers only.
If there is no homogeneity, then these
must be different kinds of patterns.
PATTERN TYPE #1
Groups of letters OR numbers 1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9 10
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7. PATTERN TYPE #1
Groups of letters OR numbers
EXAMPLE 2
Take a look at this second example and see
if you can answer it yourself first.
There are two groups of patterns: one that
consists of letters only, and the other that
has numbers only.
The first three boxes (at the top) contain
letters and each of them has a black flag,
whereas the next three boxes contain
letters only and they are marked with red
flags.
Therefore, out of the four boxes shown in
the answer choices section, the first three
would have to belong to the “letters only”
category i.e. the black flagged boxes. The
remaining box would be marked with a red
flag.
7
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9 10

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PATTERN TYPE #2
N number of same characters
Each box has N number of units of a certain character. Each box
may have a different character but it will be present in N units in
that box. Your should look for this pattern both in red and black
flagged boxes.

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Useful tips (specific summary)
• Scan all the figures to determine if individual boxes contain the same type of characters,
such as letters or numbers only. If there is no homogeneity, then these must be different
kinds of patterns (page 6).
• Look out for identical characters in a given set (box). Some boxes might contain the same
number of units of various character(s). For example, four units of A, B and C in each box.
• Make looking at the corners of all boxes a habit and you will have a better chance at
spotting patterns in the Cut-e style abstract reasoning test (page 13).
• Notice if ALL boxes have four units of the same character on their corners. In this case, the
difference must lie in the type of characters i.e. alphabetical vs numeric (page 14).
• Not only look for the SAME characters BUT also for the SAME TYPE of characters on the
corners of boxes (page 15).
• Get into the habit of counting the number of letters or numbers in boxes (page 24).
• When you see purely numerical sets , skim through numbers in bottom vs top rows to spot
any similarities (page 26).
• Try to scan for a continuous sequence of letters in boxes (page 33).
• Always keep an eye on diagonal, vertical or horizontal formations of the same character.
They may give you a clue regarding the type of pattern, thereby saving you time (page 40).

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