Garda Aptitude Test Prep 2026 Exam Questions & Answers (1–10)

Question 1

Study the sequence: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ___. What is the next number?

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63. Each term: multiply by 2 and add 1. 31 × 2 + 1 = 63.

Question 2

Study the sequence: 1000, 500, 250, 125, ___. What is the next number?

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62.5. Each term is halved: 125 ÷ 2 = 62.5.

Question 3

Study the sequence: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, ___. What is the next number?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

42. The sequence increases by 7 (multiples of 7): 35 + 7 = 42.

Question 4

Study the sequence: 50, 45, 39, 32, 24, ___. What is the next number?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

15. Differences: -5, -6, -7, -8, -9. So 24 − 9 = 15.

Question 5

All Garda trainees sit a fitness assessment. Some Garda trainees do not pass the written exam. What can definitely be concluded?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

All Garda trainees sit the fitness assessment.. The statement says all trainees sit the fitness assessment — this applies to every trainee, regardless of exam results.

Question 6

Study the sequence: 1000, 500, 250, 125, ___. What is the next number?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

62.5. Each term is halved: 125 ÷ 2 = 62.5.

Question 7

Which is the odd one out: Inspector, Superintendent, Commissioner, Sergeant, Manager?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Commissioner. Inspector, Superintendent, Commissioner, and Sergeant are all sworn Garda ranks. 'Manager' is not a Garda rank.

Question 8

INCH is to FOOT as MONTH is to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Year. An inch is a subdivision of a foot; a month is a subdivision of a year.

Question 9

Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'INIMICAL'.

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Hostile. 'Inimical' means tending to obstruct or harm; 'hostile' is the closest synonym.

Question 10

Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'REDRESS'.

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Remedy. 'Redress' means to remedy or set right a wrong; 'remedy' is the closest synonym.

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