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Answers

Well done for completing the questionnaire! Let’s see how you scored. The answers to the questions are as follows:

(1) C – it is not possible to say if this statement is true or false as we only know that these individuals often use laptops (they may be the only individuals who do use laptops, or others may also use these laptops)

(2) B – the only other word that can be substituted for ‘discernibly’ is ‘noticeably’ (the other words change the meaning of the sentence)

(3) A – 337,255 + 460,996

(4) B – (548,200 / 2,003,575) x 100

(5) E – 0.44 x 2,003,575

(6)D – (0.02 x 548,200) + (0.01 x 296,124) + (0.01 x 321,000) + (0.01 x 377,255) + (0.03 x 460,996) = 16506.25. (16506.25 / 2,003,575) x 100 = 1.7 = 2% approximately

How did you do? The GPGS requires graduates to be able to quickly and accurately analyse and interpret complex written and numerical information, both as part of their CIPS studies and day-to-day working responsibilities. If you apply for the Scheme, you will be required to demonstrate your numerical and verbal reasoning skills through ability tests that are similar to the questions you have just completed.

Did you score 4, 5 or 6 (out of 6) correctly? If yes, then it looks as though you have strong analytical thinking skills that are suited to the Scheme.

Did you score 0 – 3 (out of 6) correctly? If yes, then it looks as though you may need a little more practice at thinking analytically. Given that we expect our graduates to score 4, 5 or 6 correctly, have a think about whether this is likely to be the right Scheme for you.

  1. Laptop computers are only used by managers, senior managers and directors .
    1. True, on the basis of the information in the email
    2. False, on the basis of the information in the email
    3. Not possible to say if the statement if true or false, on the basis of the information in the email
  2. Which one of the following would best replace ‘discernibly’ in the email.
    1. Questionably
    2. Noticeably
    3. Marginally
    4. Equivocally
  3. What is the total spend on laptops for this year in the North East and North West?
    1. 838,251
    2. 654,058
    3. 698,255
    4. 2,003,575
    5. 932,814
  4. What percentage of the total spend on laptops in the department this year was for London and the South East?
    1. 2.7%
    2. 27%
    3. 37%
    4. 30%
    5. 3.7%
  5. What was the total spend on CIX 33 model laptops this year?
    1. 241,208
    2. 654,058
    3. 219,000
    4. 44,000
    5. 881,573
  6. By what percentage, approximately, is spend on laptops projected to increase for next year?
    1. 7%
    2. 6%
    3. 4%
    4. 2%
    5. 0%