Olam Nigeria Aptitude Test Past Questions & Answers – Updated

Sample Olam Nigeria Aptitude Test Past Questions & Answers

Verbal reasoning 

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Earthworm, vital to the health of the soil, always prefer soil that is wet and humid and neutral on the acid to alkaline scale. Since decomposition of dead plants makes the top soil more acidic, the application of crushed limestone makes it more alkaline and more attractive to earthworms.

1. Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?
A. The application of crushed limestone to the soil’s top layer neutralizes the acidity level

B. Alkaline soil id significantly more likely to benefit from an increased earthworm population than a highly acids soil
C. Crushed limestone contain enough calcium and magnesium which just as vital to earthworms

D. Alkaline soil is more spacious and will allow earthworm to move freely

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People who are red/green color-blind cannot distinguish between green and brown. Carlos cannot distinguish between green and brown. Therefore Carlos is red/green color-blind.

2. Which one of the following most closely parallels the reasoning in the argument presented in the passage?
A. People who are suffering from sinusitis lose their sense of smell Mary has lost her sense of smell therefore Mary is suffering from sinusitis

B. People who have suffered from jaundice cannot become blood donors, jean’s is a blood donor. Therefore jean has not suffered from jaundice.
C. People who have suffered from jaundice cannot become blood donors, jean is a blood donor. Therefore jean has not surfed from jaundice
D. People who are diabetic cannot eat large amount of sugar Freda is diabetic, therefore Freda is on a special diet.

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Sales executives: when a sale person is successful. It is almost sure that the person must have been in sales for at least 3 years. This is so because to succeed, one must first a strong client base, and research has shown that anyone who spend at least 3 year developing a client base could become successful in sales

3. The reasoning in the sales executive’s argument is venerable to criticism on the ground that it falls to consider the possibility that
A. Few sales people can afford to spend there years building a client base
B. The business of sales is not for everyone
C. Some sales people require fewer years to developing a client base
D. A sales person who has spent longer than three years might actually become successful

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Statement:
I. Stealing is not corruption
II. Biola does not steal.
Conclusion:
I. Biola is corrupt
II. Biola is honest

4. Read all the conclusion and choose from the option the conclusion(s) that logically follows from the statement.
A. Only conclusion follows
B. Either I or II follows
C. Only conclusion II follows
D. Both I and II follows

Abstract Reasoning

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Some Frequently Asked Questions About Olam Aptitude Test 2024

Q: Can I take the test on my phone?
A: We strongly advise against using your phone for the test. Using your phone can result in your test
being terminated when calls or SMS come in during the test as this can be considered suspicious
activities (see the question on suspicious activities for more details).

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Q: Can I take the test more than once?
A: You are only allowed to take the test only once. If you take the test more than once, it is only your
score from the first attempt that will be recorded.

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Q: Is the test timed?
A: Yes. All tests have a time duration in which they must be completed. Once the duration is
reached, the test will be terminated, and your score recorded and submitted.

 

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Q: What if I mistakenly end the test before I am done?
A: Once a test is submitted or closed, it will be assumed that the test has been completed and
submitted.

 

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Q: Would I be allowed to retake the test if my test automatically ended because of network or
internet issues?
A: No, you would not be allowed to retake the test. You are advised to make sure you have quality
internet service to avoid this.

 

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Q: Would I be allowed to use the calculator on my system for the test for mathematical questions?
A: Opening another app on your device while taking the test is considered an unusual behaviour so
we advise you have a physical calculator for the test.

 

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Q: My test just ended. I don’t know what happened. What should I do?
A: Your test can be terminated for several reasons – internet connection, suspicious behaviour, or test
time elapsed.
Please ensure you have good and reliable internet before starting the examination to prevent
termination due to poor internet connection.
If you perform five (5) suspicious activities, your test will be terminated. Every time a suspicious
activity is noticed, you will get a warning. By the fifth (5th) warning, your test will be terminated.

 

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Q: What are suspicious activities?
A: Your test will be terminated if you perform five (5) suspicious activities. The following activities are
considered suspicious activities /unusual behaviour:
˗ Minimizing the browser.
˗ Resizing the browser.
˗ Opening a new tab.
˗ Opening a new program.
˗ Take a screenshot. (Desktop)
˗ Pressing Ctrl + C.
˗ Pressing Ctrl + V.
˗ Pressing Print Screen.
˗ Pressing F12.

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