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Sharpen Your Skills for SAPS, Internships & Job Interviews

Instructions:

  • This test includes 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Try to finish in 40–50 minutes
  • No calculator unless stated
  • Keep a pen, paper, and focus ready
  • Answers are at the end — score yourself honestly

🔢 Section 1: Numerical Reasoning (20 Questions)

1. 25% of 600 =
A. 125 B. 150 C. 180 D. 200

2. 15% of R1,000 =
A. R115 B. R125 C. R150 D. R175

3. 2.5 + 1.75 =
A. 3.15 B. 4.25 C. 4.15 D. 4.5

4. 64 ÷ 8 × 2 =
A. 14 B. 16 C. 10 D. 18

5. What is ⅓ of 90?
A. 25 B. 28 C. 30 D. 33

6. Which number is 25% more than 80?
A. 85 B. 90 C. 95 D. 100

7. A car travels 180 km in 3 hours. What’s the average speed?
A. 50 km/h B. 60 km/h C. 70 km/h D. 80 km/h

8. 4x = 64. What is x?
A. 12 B. 14 C. 16 D. 20

9. A shirt costs R250 after a 20% discount. What was the original price?
A. R280 B. R300 C. R310 D. R320

10. 7² =
A. 14 B. 28 C. 49 D. 64

11. 15 + 25 × 2 =
A. 80 B. 65 C. 55 D. 50

12. How many minutes in 2.5 hours?
A. 100 B. 120 C. 140 D. 150

13. 1.5 × 4 =
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

14. If 10 apples cost R30, what’s the cost per apple?
A. R2.50 B. R3.00 C. R3.50 D. R4.00

15. What is the next number: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
A. 20 B. 24 C. 32 D. 36

16. A worker earns R200 per day. What is their pay for 15 days?
A. R3,000 B. R3,200 C. R3,500 D. R4,000

17. 0.75 × 8 =
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

18. 100 – (5 × 4) =
A. 75 B. 80 C. 85 D. 90

19. R350 is shared equally among 5 people. Each gets:
A. R65 B. R70 C. R75 D. R80

20. 12 is what % of 60?
A. 15% B. 20% C. 25% D. 30%

📖 Section 2: Verbal Reasoning (15 Questions)

21. Select the correct word:
Police officers must maintain high ______.
A. pressure B. profits C. standards D. weapons

22. Which is the opposite of “brave”?
A. Scared B. Honest C. Strong D. Safe

23. Complete the sentence:
You _____ report any suspicious activity to the police.
A. must B. could C. might D. will

24. Choose the correct sentence:
A. She don’t like coffee.
B. She doesn’t like coffee.
C. She doesn’t likes coffee.
D. She like coffee.

25. What is the meaning of the word “integrity”?
A. Intelligence B. Discipline C. Honesty D. Fitness

26. Select the synonym for “alert”:
A. Sleepy B. Aware C. Weak D. Aggressive

27. Which is correct?
A. The informations are good.
B. The information is good.
C. Informations is good.
D. The information are good.

28. Which word is a noun?
A. Fast B. Car C. Drive D. Run

29. Choose the correct option:
The criminal ran _____ the building.
A. into B. under C. over D. off

30. Which word means the same as “observe”?
A. See B. Hide C. Forget D. Protect

31. Which sentence is a fact?
A. Police uniforms are boring.
B. Police work is hard.
C. SAPS was formed in 1995.
D. Crime is scary.

32. Which word best completes the sentence:
The SAPS values include service, integrity and _____.
A. delay B. courage C. money D. secrecy

33. What does the word “confidential” mean?
A. Public B. Dangerous C. Secret D. Boring

34. Choose the odd one out:
A. Gun B. Knife C. Helmet D. Bullet

35. Which sentence is a command?
A. Did you see the suspect?
B. Please remain calm.
C. I am on duty.
D. They arrested him.

🧩 Section 3: Logical Reasoning (15 Questions)

36. What comes next: ◯ ⬤ ◯ ⬤ ◯ ___
A. ◯ B. ⬤ C. △ D. □

37. If all students are people, and all people are living things, then:
A. All students are things 
B. All students are people 
C. All students are living things 
D. Students are not people

38. Which number is the odd one out?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 9 D. 11

39. What is the next number? 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
A. 45 B. 50 C. 60 D. 80

40. Spot the pattern:
A = 1, B = 2, C = 3. What is the code for DAD?
A. 414 B. 314 C. 414 D. 123

41. TABLE → UBCMF. What is DOOR coded as?
A. EPPS B. DPPP C. EPPQ D. EPPS

42. If 2 + 3 = 10, and 4 + 2 = 24, what is 5 + 3 = ?
A. 40 B. 64 C. 35 D. 80

43. A train is faster than a car. A plane is faster than a train. So:
A. Cars are faster than planes
B. Planes are fastest
C. Trains are slowest
D. All are equal

44. Which shape does not belong?
A. Triangle B. Square C. Circle D. Rectangle

45. If today is Monday, what day will it be in 10 days?
A. Thursday B. Friday C. Saturday D. Sunday

46. Which word does not belong?
A. Apple B. Banana C. Carrot D. Orange

47. Which number fits: 11, 13, 17, 19, ?
A. 20 B. 21 C. 23 D. 25

48. A is taller than B. C is shorter than A. Who is the shortest?
A. A B. B C. C D. Not enough info

49. If STOP is coded as QRMN, what is POLICE?
A. NQJGBD B. QPMHDF C. NJIGAD D. NQHGBD

50. What is the next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?
A. 30 B. 28 C. 24 D. 36

✅ Psychometric Test Answer Key

SectionQ# RangeAnswers
Numerical Reasoning1–20B, C, B, B, C, D, B, C, B, C, C, D, B, B, C, A, B, B, B, D
Verbal Reasoning21–35C, A, A, B, C, B, B, B, A, A, C, B, C, C, B
Logical Reasoning36–50B, C, C, D, A, D, B, B, C, B, C, C, C, B, A

🧮 Scoring Guide (SAPS Style)

  • Total Questions: 50
  • Each correct answer = 1 point
  • Minimum Pass Mark (70%) = 35/50

🎯 Performance Levels:

Score RangeResultInterpretation
0–24❌ FailBelow standard. You need more practice.
25–34⚠️ BorderlineAlmost there! Improve in your weak sections.
35–44✅ PassGood! You meet the standard for SAPS or job entry.
45–50🌟 ExcellentOutstanding! You’re highly prepared.

📌 How to Use This

  • Tally up how many answers you got correct.
  • Use the scoring table to determine your readiness level.
  • Practice more in the sections where you scored low.
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