PricewaterhouseCoopers (simply referred to as PwC) is a multinational professional services network with headquarters in London, United Kingdom. It is the second largest professional services firm (auditing and advisory) in the world and is one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. This is a comprehensive preparatory pack and likely questions for graduate trainees and promotional exam purposes.
A. The numerical reasoning tests are based on data presented in formats such as graphs and charts. There will be three questions per scenario, leading to a total of 18 questions (6x3) that must all be answered within 25 minutes. You are required to showcase your ability with figures, your analytical skills and sensible time management.
B. The verbal reasoning tests consist of a series of statements that you must determine as true, false or ‘cannot say’. There will be three questions per scenario, leading to a total of 30 questions (10x3) that must all be answered within 18 minutes. You are expected to demonstrate your business judgement and problem solving skills.
C. In the inductive reasoning tests, you will observe symbolic patterns in a sequence of graphical scenarios. You must find a pattern then apply your theory by checking if that logic fits with the next set of figures. There will be one question per scenario, resulting in 40 questions that must be answered inside 25 minutes. You are expected to demonstrate your logical reasoning powers.
Many colleges are now taking a more progressive approach towards education and training. Colleges now offer a greater variety of academic courses to meet the needs of today’s employer. Students are encouraged to explore all training and career options before they decide on a particular course. Advice is available from career guidance counsellors who will help the student to choose a course that will suit their needs. Because the courses are also provided through distance education it allows the individual to study at home and correspond with lecturers by using e-mail and facsimile machine. Obtaining qualifications which have credibility with employers and which accurately reflect the scope and level of the individual’s abilities and achievements is vital for all those trying to access the job market.
1.There are a greater number of academic courses available from colleges aimed at meeting the needs of employers.
A. True
B. False
C. Cannot say
2.Academic courses are only provided through distance education.
A. True
B. False
C. Cannot say
3.Many courses are provided at honours degree and post graduate level.
A. True
B. False
C. Cannot say
4.Before deciding on an academic course, students are advised to investigate all choices available to them.
A. True
B. False
C. Cannot say
5. Assuming there were 1,250,000 insurance policies issued annually in Europe to cover the Manufacturing sector, how many claims would be expected per year?
A. 250
B. 400
C. 500
D. 550
E. 600
6. Comparing the USA with Europe, which business sector has the most similar number of claims on a proportional basis?
A. Construction
B. Hotels & Restaurants
C. Transport & Distribution
D. Manufacturing
E. Agriculture & Fishing
7. There are on average 6 times as many claims made per annum in the USA compared to Europe in the Transport & Distribution sector. How many more policies are issued in the US compared to Europe in this sector?
A. 3.3 times as many
B. 4 times as many
C. 4.3 times as many
D. 5.0 times as many
E. 5.5 times as many
8. Last year there were 630 claims made in the USA against policies written out in the Agriculture & Fishing sector. How many policies were issued that year for that sector?
A. 2670000
B. 3000000
C. 4330000
D. 5000000
E. 6300000
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