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Symbolic Reasoning — Number Sequences

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  • Series Completion Pattern Recognition Mathematical Progressions Sequence Strategy

Arithmetic Reasoning

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  • Word Problems Percentage Calculations Ratio Problems Algebraic Reasoning

Verbal Reasoning

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  • Word Analogies Verbal Deductions Antonym Pairs Reading Inference

Symbolic Reasoning — Figures

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  • Spatial Reasoning Shape Sequences Matrix Patterns Pattern Matching

Supplemental Logic Drills

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  • Conditional Logic Syllogisms Truth Tables Valid Conclusions

Quick Facts

  • Exam EDPT
  • Full name Electronic Data Processing Test
  • Air Force authority DAFMAN 36-2664
  • Questions Multiple choice; count not publicly stated
  • Time Allow about 90 minutes
  • Pace No official per-item pace published
  • Score Raw; job minimums in current DAFECD
  • Pass rate No official public statistic
  • Format Paper-and-pencil
  • Retest Wait at least six months

Sequence Check Order NU

  • Differences, then ratios, then special series.
  • Differences first Ratios second Special series third

Arithmetic vs Geometric NU

Arithmetic

  • Adds constant
  • Linear growth
  • Constant differences

Geometric

  • Multiplies constant
  • Exponential growth
  • Constant ratios
  • Add vs multiply

Which Pattern to Try NU

  • Numbers keep growing fast → Test ratios first ( Geometric or exponential )
  • Differences look constant → Confirm arithmetic sequence
  • Differences keep growing → Check second-order pattern
  • Every term sums prior two → Try Fibonacci-style rule
  • Alternating jumps appear → Split odd even positions
  • Values shrink toward zero → Test halving pattern

Sequence Patterns NU

  • Arithmetic Add same constant
  • Geometric Multiply same ratio
  • Fibonacci Sum prior two terms
  • Primes Only divisible by itself
  • Perfect squares n squared pattern
  • Perfect cubes n cubed pattern
  • Triangular numbers Differences increase by one
  • Factorial Multiply by next integer
  • Second-order series Differences increase steadily
  • Interleaved series Two hidden alternating sequences
  • Powers of two Double or halve term
  • Combo pattern Multiply then add step

Sequence Solving Strategy NU

  • Differences first Check constant or growing gaps
  • Ratios next Check for multiplication pattern
  • Try special series Squares cubes primes factorials
  • Split positions Odd and even hide sequences
  • Alternating operations Pattern may swap functions
  • Verify twice Test rule on two terms

Time Banking Strategy AR

  • Bank seconds on easy items for the hard ones.
  • Easy fast Hard slow Never rigid pacing

Rate vs Ratio Problems AR

Rate

  • Per unit time
  • Add to combine
  • Work or speed

Ratio

  • Compares two quantities
  • Cross multiply to solve
  • Proportion problems
  • Time-based vs quantity-based

Which Math Setup to Use AR

  • Sees percent markup word → Base is wholesale not retail
  • Two rates work together → Add rates, not times
  • Ratio given with total → Set up cross proportion
  • Two percent changes stack → Multiply factors sequentially
  • Objects move toward each other → Add the closing speeds
  • Overlap between two groups → Subtract double-counted overlap

Word Problem Types AR

  • Markup Retail equals wholesale plus markup
  • Ratio proportion Cross multiply to solve
  • Combined rate Add individual work rates
  • Weighted average Sum each times its weight
  • Mixture Concentration times volume added
  • Closing speed Add both travel speeds
  • Gear ratio Inverse of tooth count
  • Compound percent Multiply factors, never add
  • Work formula Workers times days constant
  • Overlap sets Add then subtract overlap

Arithmetic Shortcuts AR

  • Mental-math practice Build speed; follow local materials rules
  • Percent of Multiply by decimal form
  • Percent change Always use original base
  • Two-step percent Never simply add percentages
  • Distance formula Rate multiplied by time
  • Average removal Total minus remaining sum
  • Break-even swing Loss needs bigger gain

Bridge the Analogy VE

  • Build one sentence bridge, then match it exactly.
  • Make a bridge Test each option Keep it exact

Word vs Figure Analogies VE

Word analogy

  • Relationship between meanings
  • Synonym or function link
  • Vocabulary knowledge helps

Figure analogy

  • Relationship between shapes
  • Rotation or fill link
  • No vocabulary needed
  • Meaning link vs visual link

Analogy Relationship Types VE

  • Synonym pair Same core meaning
  • Antonym pair Opposite core meaning
  • Part to whole Piece belongs to whole
  • Tool to user Instrument serves professional
  • Cause to effect First triggers second
  • Degree pair Weak scales to strong
  • Function pair Shared purpose or use
  • Category pair Member belongs to class

Verbal Deduction Cues VE

  • Despite signals Unexpected contrast follows
  • Because signals Direct cause given
  • However signals Reversal of direction
  • Best supported Only what is stated
  • Overreach trap Avoid absolute wording
  • Not stated Eliminate outside assumptions
  • Inference Evidence combined with logic

Stack the Figure Rules FI

  • Sides, fills, and lines can all change together.
  • Sides rule Fill rule Line-count rule

Rotation vs Reflection FI

Rotation

  • Turns around point
  • Keeps handedness
  • Angle changes

Reflection

  • Mirrors across axis
  • Flips handedness
  • Left-right reversed
  • Turn vs mirror

Spatial Transformations FI

  • Rotation Turns around a point
  • Reflection Mirrors left and right
  • Translation Slides without changing shape
  • Dilation Changes size only
  • Net folding Flat pattern becomes solid
  • Cube net Six squares fold closed
  • Cross net Classic shape folds cube

Figure Pattern Rules FI

  • Side progression Each step adds one side
  • Fill rotation Pattern cycles through rows
  • Dual rule Row and column combine
  • Matrix constraint No repeat within row
  • Doubling lines Internal lines double each step
  • View check Sphere shows circle everywhere
  • Odd one out Find the missing trait

Only Contrapositive Is Equal LO

  • Converse and inverse lie; contrapositive tells truth.
  • Converse: not equal Inverse: not equal Contrapositive: equal

Contrapositive vs Converse LO

Contrapositive

  • Not Q then not P
  • Always equivalent
  • Safe to use

Converse

  • Q then P
  • Not equivalent
  • Common trap
  • Flip and negate only

Which Logic Rule Applies LO

  • If-then with antecedent true → Apply modus ponens
  • If-then with consequent false → Apply modus tollens
  • Need an equivalent statement → Form the contrapositive
  • Either-or, but not both → Treat it as XOR
  • All-some syllogism chain → Draw nested circles
  • Three plus variables given → Build a truth table

Conditional Logic Rules LO

  • Modus ponens P true makes Q true
  • Modus tollens Not Q makes not P
  • Contrapositive Always logically equivalent
  • Converse Not logically equivalent
  • Inverse Not logically equivalent
  • Chain rule A leads on to C
  • XOR statement Exactly one side true

Some vs All Quantifiers LO

Some

  • At least one
  • Leaves rest unknown
  • Weaker claim

All

  • Every single case
  • Full subset relation
  • Stronger claim
  • Partial vs total

Syllogism and Truth Rules LO

  • All A are B A is a subset
  • Some means At least one case
  • No valid conclusion Overlap stays unknown
  • Undistributed middle Common syllogism fallacy
  • Truth rows 2 raised to n
  • AND rule Both sides must hold
  • OR rule One side must hold
  • NOT rule Flips true and false

Common Traps

Converse vs Contrapositive

  • Converse not equivalent ≠ Contrapositive always equivalent

Combined Rates vs Combined Times

  • Add the rates ≠ Never average the times

Sequential Percents vs Simple Sum

  • Multiply the factors ≠ Do not add percentages

Some vs All in Syllogisms

  • Some means not every case ≠ All means full subset

Wholesale Base vs Retail Base

  • Markup uses wholesale ≠ Not the retail price

Rotation vs Reflection Symmetry

  • Rotation keeps handedness ≠ Reflection flips handedness

Rigid Pace vs Time Banking

  • Official per-item pace is not published ≠ Bank time on easier practice items

Last Minute

  • 1. Paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice format
  • 2. Allow about 90 minutes
  • 3. Official item count not published
  • 4. Follow local materials and marking instructions
  • 5. Bank time on easy items
  • 6. Contrapositive is always equivalent
  • 7. Combined rates add, not average
  • 8. Percent changes multiply, never add
  • 9. Some means at least one
  • 10. Check differences before trying ratios
  • 11. DAFECD sets career-field raw minimums
  • 12. 9S100: 57 example; check latest AFECD
  • 13. Air Force retest: six-month minimum

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