Aon Pre-Employment Assessment — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Your manager asks you to complete a task by end of day, but you already have more work than you can finish. What is the BEST response?

Accept the task and work overtime without informing anyone.
Complete the new task and leave the previous work unfinished without telling anyone.
Inform your manager of your current workload and ask for help prioritizing. (Correct answer)
Decline the task and say you are too busy.

Correct answer: Inform your manager of your current workload and ask for help prioritizing.

Proactively communicating workload to your manager allows priorities to be set correctly and prevents missed deadlines.

Question 2: If you fold a square piece of paper in half twice and then punch a hole through all layers, how many holes appear when unfolded?

4 (Correct answer)
8
3
2

Correct answer: 4

Each fold doubles the layers; two folds create 4 layers, so one hole punch creates 4 holes when unfolded.

Question 3: If A > B, B > C, and C > D, which of the following is definitely true?

A > D (Correct answer)
B = C
C > A
D > A

Correct answer: A > D

By transitivity: A > B > C > D, so A > D must be true.

Question 4: Which word is most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'ambiguous'?

Unclear
Vague
Complex
Definite (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Definite

'Ambiguous' means open to multiple interpretations; 'definite' means clear and certain.

Question 5: You are asked to present data that you know is incomplete. What should you do?

Make up the missing data to fill the gaps.
Present it as complete to avoid looking unprepared.
Refuse to present until the data is complete.
Clearly state the limitations of the data in your presentation. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Clearly state the limitations of the data in your presentation.

Being transparent about data limitations maintains credibility and allows the audience to make informed decisions.

Question 6: If a train travels 360 miles in 4.5 hours, what is its average speed in miles per hour?

80 mph (Correct answer)
78 mph
84 mph
72 mph

Correct answer: 80 mph

Speed = Distance ÷ Time = 360 ÷ 4.5 = 80 mph.

Question 7: Sales increased from $80,000 to $100,000. What is the percentage increase?

25% (Correct answer)
30%
22.5%
20%

Correct answer: 25%

(100,000 − 80,000) ÷ 80,000 × 100 = 25%.

Question 8: A function maps inputs to outputs: (1→1), (2→4), (3→9), (4→16), (5→25). What output does an input of 7 produce?

56
49 (Correct answer)
42
36

Correct answer: 49

The rule is that the output equals the square of the input (n²), so 7²=49.

Question 9: Two gears are connected. Gear A has 40 teeth and Gear B has 20 teeth. If Gear A rotates at 30 RPM, how fast does Gear B rotate?

30 RPM
60 RPM (Correct answer)
15 RPM
120 RPM

Correct answer: 60 RPM

RPM ratio is inversely proportional to gear teeth: 30 × (40/20) = 60 RPM.

Question 10: A bolt is tightened by turning it clockwise. To loosen the bolt, which direction do you turn it?

Clockwise
Counterclockwise (Correct answer)
Direction does not matter
Alternating

Correct answer: Counterclockwise

Standard bolts follow the righty-tighty, lefty-loosey rule: counterclockwise loosens.

Question 11: What is the missing term: 81, 27, 9, 3, ___?

3
0
1 (Correct answer)
2

Correct answer: 1

Each term is divided by 3: 81÷3=27÷3=9÷3=3÷3=1.

Question 12: A lever has its fulcrum at the center. A 60 kg weight is placed 2 meters left of the fulcrum. How much force is needed 3 meters to the right to balance it?

30 kg
45 kg
50 kg
40 kg (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 40 kg

Torque balance: 60 × 2 = F × 3; F = 120 ÷ 3 = 40 kg.

Question 13: The pattern shows: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12. What is the next number?

14
17 (Correct answer)
16
18

Correct answer: 17

The differences between consecutive terms are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (increasing by 1), so the next term is 12+5=17.

Question 14: Some doctors are researchers. All researchers publish papers. Which conclusion must be true?

Some doctors publish papers (Correct answer)
No doctors publish papers
Researchers are always doctors
All doctors publish papers

Correct answer: Some doctors publish papers

The doctors who are also researchers must publish papers, so some doctors publish papers.

Question 15: What is 15% of 240?

32
36 (Correct answer)
40
30

Correct answer: 36

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 16: If the cost price of an item is $80 and it is sold at a 35% profit, what is the selling price?

$108 (Correct answer)
$112
$110
$104

Correct answer: $108

$80 × 1.35 = $108.

Question 17: In a situational judgment test, which response style is typically most favored by employers?

Responses that reflect teamwork, ethics, and constructive problem-solving (Correct answer)
Responses that prioritize personal gain
Responses that avoid conflict at all costs
Responses that demonstrate aggressive negotiation skills

Correct answer: Responses that reflect teamwork, ethics, and constructive problem-solving

Employers use SJTs to identify candidates who align with organizational values including collaboration and ethical behavior.

Question 18: Two team members are in ongoing conflict that is affecting team productivity. As their manager, what is your BEST approach?

Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves itself.
Separate the two people so they never work together.
Meet with each person individually, then together, to mediate and find a resolution. (Correct answer)
Choose a side and enforce your preferred position.

Correct answer: Meet with each person individually, then together, to mediate and find a resolution.

A structured mediation process — individual meetings first, then joint — is the most effective way to address interpersonal conflict fairly.

Question 19: All board members voted on the resolution. Kevin did not vote on the resolution. What follows?

Kevin abstained
Kevin voted against
Kevin missed the meeting
Kevin is not a board member (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Kevin is not a board member

If all board members voted and Kevin did not vote, Kevin cannot be a board member.

Question 20: Passage: 'The company reported a 10% rise in Q3 profits despite a 5% drop in unit sales, attributing the gain to improved pricing strategy.' Which statement is SUPPORTED by the passage?

Q3 was the best quarter overall.
Higher prices offset lower sales volume. (Correct answer)
Unit volume drives profit.
The company plans to cut prices next year.

Correct answer: Higher prices offset lower sales volume.

The passage explicitly states profits rose despite fewer sales due to improved pricing, supporting the idea that higher prices offset lower volume.

Question 21: Which number completes the matrix: [5, 10, 20] [3, 6, 12] [7, 14, ___]?

24
35
21
28 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 28

Each row doubles: 5→10→20, 3→6→12, so 7→14→28.

Question 22: You overhear a colleague sharing confidential client information at a public location. What is the MOST appropriate action?

Confront them loudly in public.
Join the conversation since the information might be useful to you.
Discreetly remind the colleague about confidentiality policies and report if necessary. (Correct answer)
Do nothing as it is not your responsibility.

Correct answer: Discreetly remind the colleague about confidentiality policies and report if necessary.

A discreet reminder upholds confidentiality standards while avoiding public embarrassment, with escalation if the behavior continues.

Question 23: A salesperson earns a base salary of $2,500 per month plus 8% commission on sales. If they sold $18,750 in one month, what is their total earnings?

$4,250
$3,750
$4,000 (Correct answer)
$3,500

Correct answer: $4,000

$2,500 + (0.08 × $18,750) = $2,500 + $1,500 = $4,000.

Question 24: A container holds 2 liters of water. If it is tilted at 45°, assuming it does not spill, the water surface will:

Tilt at 45° with the container
Slosh to one side permanently
Remain horizontal (Correct answer)
Become vertical

Correct answer: Remain horizontal

Water always finds its own level due to gravity — the surface remains horizontal regardless of container tilt.

Question 25: You notice a safety hazard in the workplace. What should you do FIRST?

Immediately report it to your supervisor or safety officer. (Correct answer)
Wait to see if anyone else notices.
Mention it casually to a coworker.
Fix it yourself without telling anyone.

Correct answer: Immediately report it to your supervisor or safety officer.

Reporting a safety hazard immediately to the appropriate person is the correct first step to prevent injury.

Question 26: If $5,000 is invested at 4% simple interest per year, how much interest is earned after 3 years?

$500
$700
$650
$600 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $600

Simple interest = $5,000 × 0.04 × 3 = $600.

Question 27: Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 180, 196.

121
169
144
180 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 180

121=11², 144=12², 169=13², 196=14² are all perfect squares; 180 is not.

Question 28: You are in a group project and one member is consistently not contributing. What should you do FIRST?

Exclude them from the project immediately.
Report them to management without speaking to them first.
Have a private conversation with them to understand their barriers and set expectations. (Correct answer)
Do their work for them to ensure the project succeeds.

Correct answer: Have a private conversation with them to understand their barriers and set expectations.

A direct, private conversation gives the team member a chance to address barriers and understand expectations before escalation.

Question 29: A company has 240 employees. If 40% work full-time and the rest part-time, how many work part-time?

120
96
144 (Correct answer)
140

Correct answer: 144

60% × 240 = 144 part-time employees.

Question 30: A pattern of letters: A, C, F, J, O, ___. What comes next?

V
S
U (Correct answer)
T

Correct answer: U

The gaps increase by 1 each time: +2, +3, +4, +5, +6 → O + 6 = U.

Question 31: A pattern alternates: +3, ×2, +3, ×2. Starting at 1: 1, 4, 8, 11, 22, ___. What is the next number?

44
25 (Correct answer)
33
26

Correct answer: 25

After 22, the next operation is +3: 22 + 3 = 25.

Question 32: Either Alice or Bob will present the report. Alice is unavailable. What must follow?

Someone else will present
Alice will present remotely
Bob will present the report (Correct answer)
No one will present the report

Correct answer: Bob will present the report

With Alice unavailable, Bob is the only remaining option in the either/or statement.

Question 33: Definition: Increasing output, gaining more clients, or creating new products to grow a business (as opposed to mergers and acquisitions) <br> Pertain: Financial Statement

TRUE
FALSE (Correct answer)

Correct answer: FALSE

The definition provided describes "organic growth," which is a business strategy focused on internal expansion rather than external acquisitions. While organic growth impacts a company's financial statements, the term itself is not a "Financial Statement." Financial statements are formal records of a company's financial activities, such as the balance sheet or income statement.

Question 34: All completed orders are archived. Order #55 is not archived. What follows?

Order #55 was deleted
Order #55 is not complete (Correct answer)
Order #55 is the newest order
Order #55 is in progress

Correct answer: Order #55 is not complete

Contrapositive of 'completed → archived' is 'not archived → not complete.'

Question 35: You discover that a colleague has been submitting inaccurate expense reports. What is the MOST appropriate first step?

Speak privately with the colleague to understand the situation before escalating. (Correct answer)
Immediately report it to HR without speaking to the colleague.
Ignore it to avoid conflict.
Confront the colleague publicly in front of the team.

Correct answer: Speak privately with the colleague to understand the situation before escalating.

Speaking privately first gives the colleague a chance to explain and maintains professionalism before taking formal action.

Question 36: What comes next in the sequence? 3, 6, 12, 24, ___

42
48 (Correct answer)
36
30

Correct answer: 48

Each term doubles the previous one: 24 × 2 = 48.

Question 37: Find the missing number: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___, 96.

36
48 (Correct answer)
42
56

Correct answer: 48

Each number is doubled: 3→6→12→24→48→96.

Question 38: Complete the analogy: Tree is to Forest as Star is to ___.

Planet
Moon
Sky
Galaxy (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Galaxy

A tree is a single unit within a forest; similarly, a star is a single unit within a galaxy.

Question 39: You are given an urgent task but realize you lack the knowledge to complete it. What should you do?

Wait until someone notices you haven't started.
Delegate the task to a junior colleague without their preparation.
Guess at an answer to appear competent.
Admit the gap to your manager and ask for guidance or resources. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Admit the gap to your manager and ask for guidance or resources.

Acknowledging a knowledge gap and seeking support promptly leads to better outcomes than guessing or delaying.

Question 40: A wheel with radius 0.5 m rolls forward one full revolution. How far does it travel?

1.5π m
π m (Correct answer)
2π m
0.5π m

Correct answer: π m

Distance per revolution = circumference = 2π × radius = 2π × 0.5 = π meters.

Question 41: A project has a budget of $120,000. After spending 35%, how much remains?

$78,000 (Correct answer)
$42,000
$80,000
$85,000

Correct answer: $78,000

$120,000 × (1 − 0.35) = $120,000 × 0.65 = $78,000.

Question 42: A stock was priced at $45 and fell by 20%, then rose by 25%. What is the final price?

$42.00
$44.00
$43.00
$45.00 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $45.00

$45 × 0.80 = $36; $36 × 1.25 = $45.00, the same as the original price.

Question 43: If a vehicle passes inspection, it receives a sticker. Vehicle A has no sticker. What must be true?

Vehicle A passed a different inspection
Vehicle A has not been inspected
Vehicle A failed inspection
Vehicle A did not pass inspection (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Vehicle A did not pass inspection

By contrapositive, no sticker means the vehicle did not pass inspection.

Question 44: In the sequence of letters A, D, G, J, M, which letter comes next?

O
Q
P (Correct answer)
N

Correct answer: P

Each letter advances 3 positions in the alphabet (A+3=D, D+3=G, G+3=J, J+3=M, M+3=P).

Question 45: A pipe fills a tank in 6 hours; another empties it in 9 hours. If both are open, how long does it take to fill the tank?

15 hours
18 hours (Correct answer)
20 hours
12 hours

Correct answer: 18 hours

Net fill rate = 1/6 − 1/9 = 3/18 − 2/18 = 1/18; time = 18 hours.

Question 46: Which figure completes the pattern: Each row contains a triangle, a circle, and a square. Row 1: triangle, circle, square. Row 2: circle, square, triangle. Row 3: square, triangle, ___.

Pentagon
Triangle
Square
Circle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Circle

Each shape appears exactly once per row in a rotating order; Row 3 is missing the circle.

Question 47: A store offers a 30% discount, then an additional 10% off the discounted price. What is the total effective discount?

38%
39% (Correct answer)
40%
37%

Correct answer: 39%

1 − (0.70 × 0.90) = 1 − 0.63 = 0.37, which is a 37% total discount.

Question 48: What number comes next in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___?

35
30
36 (Correct answer)
49

Correct answer: 36

The sequence is perfect squares (1², 2², 3², 4², 5²), so the next is 6² = 36.

Question 49: A car depreciates at 18% per year. If it is currently worth $22,000, what will it be worth after one year?

$19,000
$17,600
$18,400
$18,040 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $18,040

$22,000 × (1 − 0.18) = $22,000 × 0.82 = $18,040.

Question 50: A pipe fills a tank in 6 hours. A second pipe drains it in 8 hours. If both are open simultaneously, how long will it take to fill the tank?

18 hours
16 hours
24 hours (Correct answer)
20 hours

Correct answer: 24 hours

Net fill rate = 1/6 − 1/8 = 1/24 per hour; so the tank fills in 24 hours.

Aon Pre-Employment Assessment

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