Spatial Views

In this type of question, you must assemble a 3-dimensional object by looking at a few of its parts.

 

Solution Pointers for Spatial Views questions:

·         Mentally assemble the image before reviewing the available options.

·         Attempt to match the available options to your mental image.

·         If your mental image is not one of the available options, identify a unique characteristic (e.g., shape) of one of the provided pieces and try to locate that same characteristic in one of the options.

Block Counting

In this type of question, you must interpret a picture of blocks in various configurations. You may be asked to count the total number of blocks or identify how many blocks are touching a particular block. In both types of questions, you must take into account that some blocks are hidden from view.

Solution Pointers for Block Counting questions:

·         Examine the configuration of blocks to determine where empty spaces are, and where support is necessary to hold any block up (i.e., gravity).

·         Assume patterns continue when blocks are hidden from view, unless there is evidence to indicate that the pattern does not continue (e.g., the blank space next to block Z in the example).

·         Make a record of what you are sure of before making decisions about the less obvious parts of the problem.