Shell Job Aptitude Test Past Questions and Answers

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Shell Job Aptitude Test Past Questions and Answers – 2024 Updated

Shell Job Aptitude Test Past Questions and Answers PDF Download guarantees you success on the Shell Graduate Assessments conducted by Cubiks. Buying this study pack grants you access to also download our premium Shell Video interview guide 2024.

Shell Aptitude test format (Cubik Intermediate Assessment)

Shell / Cubiks intermediate assessment differs in so many ways from the older questions format (ie: before 2018). On the new test format,You will receive two emails inviting you to complete three online assessments.

1. One of the emails will invite you to take two online assessments, including:

Part A: A cognitive test covering numerical skills, verbal skills and abstract reasoning.

Part B: A ‘working styles’ assessment, to understand how you learn and interact with others.

2. The other email will be an invitation to complete your own video recording:

Part C: You’ll be asked a series of video interview questions to answer an ‘on-demand video interview’.

Free Sample of Shell job aptitude test past questions and study pack

Question 1
Which number completes the equation?
16 x 3 =? + 13
A. 33
B. 34
C. 35
D. 36
E. 37

Question 2
Which sign completes the equation?
20 – 5 = 5 ? 3
A. +
B. –
C. +
D. X

Question 33
Which number comes next in the sequence?
19, 12, 5, -2, -9
A. – 17
B. – 16
C. – 15
D. -14
E. -13

I once cashed a cheque at the bank. I had spent N4.49 before I realised the bank clerk had made a
mistake. He had transposed the Naira with the Kobo. I now had exactly 5 times the value of the original
cheque. What was the original cheque value?
A. N9.98
B. N52.9
C. N9.52
D. N25.9
E. N9.25
The correct answer is option [C]

How many litres of water should be added to a 30 litre mixture of milk and water, containing milk
and water in the ratio of 7 : 3, such that the resultant mixture has 40% water in it?
A. 7 Litres
B. 10 Litre
C. 5 Litres
D. 6 Litres
E. None of the above
The correct answer is option [C]

A painting job can be completed by 7 painters in 50 days. If 21 more painters join the team 10 days
after starting work on the job, how many more days are required to complete the job?
A. 6 days
B. 8 days
C. 10 days
D. 12 days
E. 14 days
The correct answer is option [C]
Solution:
Total effort required by 7 painters for 50 days = 7 x 50 = 350 man-days.
Initial effort by 7 painters for 10 days = 7 x 10 = 70 man-days.
Job still requires 350 – 70 = 280 man-days, and there are 28 painters available to do it.
Additional effort required by 28 painters for 280 man-days = 280 / 28 = 10 days.
Thus, 10 more days are required to complete the painting job.

Mr. Brown has 8 black gloves and 12 brown gloves in his closet. He blindly picks up some gloves
from the closet. What is the minimum number of gloves Mr. Brown will have to pick to be certain to find
a pair of gloves of the same color?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
The correct answer is option [A]

NUMERICAL REASONING  TEST

Question:If a jacket costs $120 and its price is increased by 25%, what will be the new price?
A $130
B $140
C $150
D $160
Answer:C $150

Question: A company’s revenue for the first quarter was $800,000. If this represents a 20% increase from the previous quarter, what was the revenue for the previous quarter?
(A) $600,000
(B) $640,000
(C) $680,000
(D) $720,000
Answer:B $640,000

Question:A container holds 500 liters of water. If 30% of the water is removed, how many liters of water remain?
A 150 liters
B 250 liters
C 350 liters
D 450 liters
Answer:C 350 liters

Question:The price of a smartphone decreased by 15% from $400. What is the new price?
A $320
B $340
C $360
D $380
Answer:A $320

Question:A car travels 240 miles on 12 gallons of gasoline. What is the car’s miles-per-gallon (MPG) rate?
A 15 MPG
B 18 MPG
C 20 MPG
D 24 MPG
Answer:D 24 MPG

Question: If the cost of 5 books is $75, what is the cost of 12 books at the same price?
A $140
B $180
C $200
D $220
Answer:B $180

Question:A shop sells a shirt at a 30% discount. If the original price was $50, what is the discounted price?
A $15
B $25
C $30
D $35
Answer:A $25

Question:If a train travels at a speed of 80 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 2.5 hours?
A 180 miles
B 200 miles
C 220 miles
D 250 miles
Answer:C 220 miles

Question:The price of a stock increased by 10% on Monday and decreased by 5% on Tuesday. If the initial price was $100, what is the price after Tuesday?
A $95
B $97.50
C $99
D $100.50
Answer:B $97.50

Question: If the area of a square garden is 144 square meters, what is the length of one side of the square?
A 9 meters
B 10 meters
C 12 meters
D 14 meters
Answer:C 12 meters

Question:A store offers a 20% discount on all items. If a customer buys a $60 item, how much will they pay after the discount?
A $40
B $44
C $48
D $52
Answer:B $44

Question: If a recipe requires 2/3 cup of sugar and the entire recipe is doubled, how much sugar will be needed?
A 1/3 cup
B 2/3 cup
C 1 cup
D 1 1/3 cups
Answer:D 1 1/3 cups

Question:A swimming pool is 40 meters long and 20 meters wide. What is its total perimeter?
A 80 meters
B 100 meters
C 120 meters
D 160 meters
Answer:C 120 meters

Question: If a package of pens contains 24 pens and costs $12, what is the cost per pen?
A $0.25
B $0.40
C $0.50
D $0.75
Answer:A $0.25

Question: The population of a city increased from 80,000 to 100,000 in a year. What is the percentage increase?
A 10%
B 20%
C 25%
D 30%
Answer:B 20%

VERBAL REASONING TEST

Question:Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “Eloquent”:
A Inarticulate
B Fluent
C Reserved
D Vague
Answer:B Fluent

Question:Select the word that is the opposite in meaning to “Cautious”:
A Bold
B Careful
C Reckless
D Prudent
Answer:C Reckless

Question:Identify the synonym for the word “Meticulous”:
A Careless
B Sloppy
C Precise
D Inaccurate
Answer:C Precise

Question:Choose the word that best completes the sentence: “Her singing was so beautiful that it __________ the entire audience.”
A Captivated
B Annoyed
C Bored
D Frustrated
Answer:A Captivated

Question: Which word does not belong with the others?
A Apple
B Banana
C Orange
D Carrot
Answer:D Carrot

Question: Identify the antonym for the word “Confident”:
A Unsure
B Arrogant
C Assertive
D Positive
Answer: A Unsure

Question: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “Diligent”:
A Lazy
B Neglectful
C Industrious
D Careless
Answer: C Industrious

Question: Which word is the odd one out?
A Square
B Circle
C Triangle
D Rectangle
Answer:B Circle

Question:Complete the sentence: “The novel’s plot was so __________ that it kept me engaged until the very end.”
A Predictable
B Boring
C Compelling
D Dull
Answer:C Compelling

Question: Identify the word that correctly completes the analogy: Cat is to Meow as Dog is to __________.
A Bark
B Purr
C Hiss
D Roar
Answer: A Bark

Question: Choose the word that does not belong with the others:
A Violin
B Trumpet
C Flute
D Carrot
Answer: D Carrot

Question: Identify the word that is most opposite in meaning to “Generous”:
A Stingy
B Giving
C Altruistic
D Kind
Answer:A Stingy

Question: Complete the sentence: “Her speech was so __________ that the audience was left speechless.”
A Boring
B Unimpressive
C Engaging
D Mediocre
Answer:C Engaging

Question: Which word is an example of an animal?
A Table
B Tree
C Cat
D Book
Answer:C Cat

Question: Identify the synonym for the word “Voracious”:
A Indifferent
B Hungry
C Full
D Small
Answer: B Hungry

Some Frequently Asked Questions About Shell Job 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.