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UCAT Practice Test: Sharpen Your Skills

Test Your Aptitude Under Real Time Limits

Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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This UCAT practice test offers a realistic challenge for aspiring med students preparing for UCAT prep. Featuring 15 multiple-choice questions, it hones critical reasoning, quantitative, and decision-making skills in authentic exam style. Ambitious test-takers seeking to boost confidence and sharpen strategies will find it invaluable - and it's fully editable in our quiz editor for personalized study. For additional resources, explore our Test Preparation Practice Quiz or Exam Practice Quiz, or browse all quizzes.

Identify the main conclusion: 'All swans are birds. Some birds can fly. Therefore, some swans can fly.'
Some birds can fly.
Therefore, some swans can fly.
Swans are not mammals.
All swans are birds.
The argument's primary claim is that some swans can fly. The other statements are premises or unrelated.
A shirt costs $50 and is discounted by 20%. What is the sale price?
$60
$40
$45
$10
A 20% discount on $50 is $10 off, so the sale price is $40. Subtracting 20% of the original yields the correct price.
What is the next shape in the sequence: circle, square, circle, square, ...?
Square
Circle
Triangle
Hexagon
The shapes alternate between circle and square. Following the pattern, a circle comes next.
You have two job offers. Which decision-making strategy is most balanced?
Select the closer location.
Pick randomly to avoid bias.
Choose the one with the highest salary.
List pros and cons for each offer.
Listing pros and cons systematically compares relevant factors. This strategy ensures thorough evaluation of each offer.
A colleague is being rude in meetings. What is the most appropriate response?
Speak to them privately about the issue.
Confront them publicly during a meeting.
Report them to management immediately.
Ignore the behavior and avoid them.
Addressing the behavior privately is respectful and gives the colleague a chance to correct their conduct. Public confrontation or avoidance can escalate the situation.
An environmental committee argues that banning single-use plastics will reduce pollution because similar bans worked elsewhere. What assumption underlies this argument?
Other cities' outcomes are applicable here.
People will protest any new regulations.
The ban will be enforced more strictly here.
Single-use plastics cause no environmental harm.
The argument relies on generalizing results from other cities to this context. It assumes comparable conditions to justify the expected outcome.
A bag contains 3 red and 2 blue marbles. What is the probability of drawing a red then a blue marble without replacement?
0.4
0.2
0.3
0.25
The probability is (3/5)*(2/4)=6/20=0.3. Multiplying the probabilities of each draw without replacement yields the result.
In an abstract reasoning test, shapes increase their number of sides sequentially: triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, ... Which shape comes next?
Circle
Heptagon
Octagon
Hexagon
Each shape increases by one side: 3, 4, 5, 6, so the next shape must have 7 sides, which is a heptagon.
You have $100k to invest. Department A offers 8% ROI on up to $100k; Department B offers 12% ROI on up to $80k. How should you allocate funds to maximize return?
Invest all $100k in Department A.
Invest $80k in B and $20k in A.
Invest all $100k in Department B.
Split $50k in each department.
You first invest the full $80k in B for 12% ROI, then allocate the remaining $20k to A at 8%. This maximizes total return.
You overhear a colleague providing incorrect medical advice to a patient. What should you do first?
Ask the colleague privately to correct the advice.
Ignore it and hope it doesn't cause harm.
Correct them publicly in front of the patient.
Report them to management later.
Addressing the error privately ensures patient safety while maintaining professional respect. Public correction can embarrass the colleague and undermine trust.
You have tasks A (1h, due 12pm), B (2h, due 2pm), C (1h, due 1pm), D (2h, due 5pm) starting at 9am. Which sequence meets all deadlines?
A, C, B, D
A, B, C, D
B, A, C, D
C, A, B, D
Scheduling by earliest deadline first: A by 12pm, C by 1pm, B by 2pm, and D by 5pm fits into the time slots from 9am to 5pm.
A report states traffic congestion doubled due to ride-sharing apps. What assumption does this claim rely on?
Public transport ridership dropped by half.
Ride-sharing apps have increased vehicle usage.
Ride-sharing apps reduce the number of drivers.
Congestion is unrelated to app usage.
To link increased congestion to ride-sharing, the claim assumes these apps led to more cars on the road. Without this, causation is unclear.
A train travels 80 km/h for 2 hours and then 60 km/h for 3 hours. What total distance does it cover?
400 km
340 km
300 km
380 km
Distance equals speed times time: (80*2)+(60*3)=160+180=340 km.
In a 2x2 matrix, the top row shows a triangle then a square, the bottom left is a pentagon. Which shape completes the bottom right if each row increases the number of sides by one?
Hexagon
Circle
Heptagon
Rectangle
The top row has a triangle (3 sides) then a square (4 sides). The bottom left is a pentagon (5 sides), so it logically follows the bottom right must be a hexagon (6 sides).
To choose between two research projects under limited funding, which decision-making strategy is best?
Define criteria and score each project objectively.
Choose randomly to save time.
Pick the one you like most.
Select the project with the most prestige.
Using predefined criteria and scoring ensures an objective comparison aligned with goals. This minimizes bias in decision-making.
All A are B. Some C are A. No C are D. Does the conclusion 'Some B are not D' follow?
Cannot Determine
Valid
Invalid
Assumption Required
Since some C are A and all A are B, those C are also B. Given no C are D, these B (which are C) are not D. Thus the conclusion follows.
If x/y = 3/4 and x + y = 28, what is the value of x?
12
7
16
4
Let x=3k and y=4k; then 7k=28, k=4. Therefore x=3*4=12.
Find the next number in the abstract sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, ...
24
36
30
28
The nth term is n(n+1): 1*2=2, 2*3=6, 3*4=12, 4*5=20, so next is 5*6=30.
In triage, three patients need one operating room: Patient A has low survival odds, Patient B moderate survival and high urgency, Patient C high survival but low urgency. Which patient should be prioritized to maximize benefit?
B
C
A
Rotate equally
Patient B balances urgency and a reasonable chance of survival, yielding the greatest overall benefit. Prioritizing solely high survival or high urgency may reduce overall effectiveness.
You discover a colleague has occasionally skipped sterilization procedures. What is the most ethical first action?
Publicly reprimand them in the next meeting.
Discuss concerns with them confidentially.
Report directly to external authorities.
Ignore it to preserve team harmony.
Confidentially discussing the issue allows the colleague to explain and correct behavior before further action. This approach maintains professionalism and patient safety.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Analyse verbal reasoning passages to identify key arguments and inferences
  2. Evaluate quantitative reasoning problems using speed and accuracy
  3. Master abstract reasoning patterns for quick visual recognition
  4. Identify effective decision-making strategies in problem scenarios
  5. Demonstrate situational judgement skills in ethical dilemmas
  6. Apply time-management techniques to optimize exam performance

Cheat Sheet

  1. Get to Know the UCAT Structure - Dive into official UCAT prep materials to map out each section and question type. Familiarity with the format makes the exam feel less like a mystery and more like a thrilling puzzle to solve. You'll build a solid foundation for conquering every question with confidence. Official UCAT Prep Resources
  2. Sharpen Your Verbal Reasoning - Hone your skills by practicing passages that challenge you to spot key arguments, assumptions, and inferences. Working under timed conditions not only boosts reading speed but also trains you to filter out distractions and zoom in on the heart of the text. UCAT Practice Tests
  3. Boost Quantitative Reasoning - Push your math muscles with numerical problems under exam-like time pressure. Start with basics like percentages and ratios, then crank up the challenge with data interpretation drills. This balanced approach will sharpen your calculation speed and accuracy when it matters most. UCAT Quantitative Reasoning Practice
  4. Master Abstract Reasoning - Become a pattern detective by dissecting shapes, sequences, and visual logic puzzles. Apply the SPONCS method (Shape, Position, Orientation, Number, Color, Size) to break down each problem into digestible clues. With practice, you'll spot the odd one out before your timer even ticks half way! Medic Mind UCAT Practice
  5. Polish Decision-Making Skills - Tackle scenarios that require you to weigh evidence, draw logical conclusions, and make quick judgments. Simulating real-life dilemmas under timed conditions helps you stay cool-headed when choices get tough. Over time, you'll trust your gut while remaining firmly grounded in reason. UCAT Decision Making Practice
  6. Strengthen Situational Judgment - Review ethical dilemmas and professional scenarios to understand medical ethics principles and best practices. Discussing and ranking responses helps you internalize the right approach for patient-centered care. Soon, you'll choose the most compassionate and effective solutions with ease. UCAT Situational Judgment Tests
  7. Master Time Management - Implement pacing strategies like time blocks for each section and quick flagging of tough questions. Simulating full-length exams trains you to allocate seconds wisely and avoid last-minute rushes. This discipline ensures you complete every section with confidence and no questions left behind. UCAT Time Management Guide
  8. Explore Official Question Banks - Dive into a wide variety of question formats and difficulty levels to eliminate surprises on test day. The more question types you encounter, the more intuitive your responses will become. You'll develop a mental library of strategies that adapt to any curveball the UCAT throws your way. Official UCAT Question Bank
  9. Study Answer Explanations - Don't just mark responses right or wrong - delve into the "why" behind each correct answer. Understanding the underlying logic helps you identify patterns in your own mistakes and fine-tune your strategies. This insight-driven review is the secret sauce for steady, lasting improvement. UCAT Answer Explanations
  10. Stay Updated on UCAT Changes - Regularly check official announcements to catch any tweaks to format, timing, or content. Staying informed ensures your study plan matches the current exam blueprint and prevents last-minute surprises. Knowledge of updates keeps you poised, prepared, and one step ahead. UCAT Format Updates
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