NMAT GMAC Practice Exam Question Paper : Graduate Management Admission Council

Name of the University : Graduate Management Admission Council
Exam : NMAT by GMAC Practice Exam
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Category or Subject : MBA or other graduate management Students
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NMAT GMAC Practice Exam Question Paper

Purpose of the NMAT by GMAC™ practice exam :
** NMAT by GMAC™ is a computer based exam and is being used for admission into leading South African Business Schools for the academic sessions starting 2018.

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This practice exam is intended to help aspiring candidates familiarize with the NMAT by GMAC™ exam structure and help you practice well and achieve your personal best.

Quantitative Skills

1. In a group of students, if a student aged 19 years is replaced by a student aged 25 years, the average age of the group increases by 0.4 years. Find the number of students in the group.
A 12
B 13
C 14
D 15
E 16

2. In the given figure, ABCD is a rectangle with an area of 400 sq. units. Find the area (in sq. units) of the shaded region, if EF = FB = 1/5 AB, BG = 1/4 BC and DH = 1/4 BD.
A 90
B 130
C 140
D 150
E 180

Directions: A question is followed by two statements, numbered (1) and (2). Using the information provided and general knowledge, decide whether the information given is sufficient to solve the problem
3. Is D+A+B+C even where A, B, C and D are natural numbers?
(1) The product of A, B and C is odd.
(2) The product of D and C is even.
A Statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient.
B Statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient.
C BOTH statements TOGETHER are sufficient, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient.
D EACH statement ALONE is sufficient.
E Statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient.

4. If (m + 3) is an even integer, which of the following is always an odd integer?
A 5m + 19
B m+3/2
C 2m + 7
D m + 1
E (m + 3)(m + 4)

5. A shopkeeper marks his goods 50% above the cost price, but allows a discount of 20% on the marked price. Find his gain percentage.
A 20%
B 40%
C 80%
D 100%
E 120%

6. The roots of the equation x2 + x + 1 = 0 are a and ß, and the roots of the equation x2 + ax + b = 0 are a/ß and ß/a. Then the value of a is
A 0
B 1
C 2
D 3
E 4

7. What was the approximate percentage increase in the number of Science doctorates from India between 1989 and 1991?
A 1.16%
B 2.00%
C 7.33%
D 42.00%
E 43.00%

8. In 1993, what percentage of the Science doctorates from Asia were from India?
A 6.87%
B 34.32%
C 37.34%
D 50.67%
E 62.65%

10. From 1989 to 1993 what percentage of Engineering doctorates from Asia were from countries other than India?
A 12.39%
B 16.18%
C 50.36%
D 61.71%
E 87.61%

11.Which represents 28 written in base 4?
A 13
B 31
C 130
D 301
E 310

12. Tap A can fill a pool in 0.4 hours and Tap B can fill the same pool in hours. Both the taps are turned on simultaneously. After how much time should Tap B be turned off so that the pool is filled completely in 18 minutes?
A 6 minutes
B 7 minutes
C 8 minutes
D 10 minutes
E 11 minutes

14.Mr. Chinta has Rs 25,000. He buys Rcomm shares with this amount in January, and sells the same shares in March. He then buys INDSEC, out of the proceeds. How many INDSEC shares does he get?
A 490
B 590
C 690
D 790
E 890

15.Mr. Chinta has Rs 20,000. Which option will earn him maximum returns on his investment?
A Buy FRLD in May and sell it in June
B Buy Rcomm in April and sell it in June
C Buy FRLD in February and sell it in April
D Buy Rcomm in January and sell it in April
E Buy INDSEC in January and sell it in February

Logical Reasoning

1. Six people – A to F – are sitting around a circular table such that A is sitting two places to the left of E, who is not adjacent to C and F. D is to the right of E and A is sitting between B and F. Who is sitting opposite D?
A A
B B
C C
D F
E E

2. Directions: In the following question, there are five choices (A-E). Four of them are alike and one is different. Mark the one that is different
A calm
B cool
C tipsy
D sober
E composed

3. How many pairs of letters are there in the word ”encyclopedia” such that in the word, each pair has as many letters between them as there are in the English alphabet?
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
E more than 4

Directions: Solve question 4 based on the information given below.
The Rectangle represents students studying Mathematics.
The Square represents students studying Physics.
The Circle represents students studying Chemistry.
The Triangle represents students studying English.
4. Which of the following statements is true?
A All students studying Chemistry also study English.
B There are some students who study all four subjects.
C All students who study Chemistry study at least one more subject.
D There are some students who study all subjects except Chemistry.
E Some students who study Mathematics and Chemistry also study Physics.

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
5. Statements: A very large number of aspiring students applied for admission to the professional courses run by a renowned college in town.
Assumptions: I. All applicants may be able to get admission to the college.
II. The admission process adopted by the renowned college may be fair to all applicants.
A Only Assumption I is implicit.
B Only Assumption II is implicit.
C Either Assumption I or II is implicit.
D Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.
E Both Assumptions I and II are implicit.

Directions: A statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. Consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
5. Statements: A very large number of aspiring students applied for admission to the professional courses run by a renowned college in town.
Assumptions: I. All applicants may be able to get admission to the college.
II. The admission process adopted by the renowned college may be fair to all applicants.
A Only Assumption I is implicit.
B Only Assumption II is implicit.
C Either Assumption I or II is implicit.
D Neither Assumption I nor II is implicit.
E Both Assumptions I and II are implicit.

Directions: A statement is followed by a few suggested courses of action. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested courses of action should logically be pursued.
6. Statement: There have been a lot of deaths of policemen fighting insurgents in several attacks in many states of the country.
Course of Action: I. Policemen should avoid going to such places dominated by insurgents to maintain peace.
II. The Government should provide them protection and better equipment to fight these forces.
III. The Government should try to negotiate with these forces and bring them to the mainstream.
A Only I should be pursued.
B Only II should be pursued.
C Only III should be pursued.
D Both I and III should be pursued.
E Both II and III should be pursued.

Language Skills

Directions: Answer questions 1-4 based on the passage given below.
Passage
As an author of short stories, plays and novels, Charles Dickens became known the world over for endearing characterisation, vivid narration of ordinary lives, and depiction of the social and moral values of his time. For years, Dickens thrilled the readers with his simple stories about simple people forced into real situations.
Although Dickens wanted to make a lot of money from his writings, his works invariably aimed to influence the consciousness of his readers even though it seemed like he knew what his readers wanted.

1. The author most likely agrees with all of the following statements EXCEPT:
A Dickens blamed his parents for enduring a harsh childhood.
B Dickens was not impressed by the materialism of the American society.
C Dickens’ novels portrayed the attitude of the society towards the downtrodden.
D To some of his critics Dickens was an entertainer and his writing was not intellectually challenging.
E David Copperfield, a biographical account of Dickens’ life, is often cited as his best literary achievement.

2. The passage is primarily concerned with:
A Dickens’ novels and his characters.
B Dickens’ success as a writer.
C Dickens’ harsh childhood.
D Dickens’ life story.
E Dickens’ writing.

3. Which of the following statements is best taken to be true in the context of the passage?
A Dickens played the role of an instructor through his writings.
B Dickens was the best British author of the nineteenth century.
C No other Dickens’ novel could ever match the standard set by Oliver Twist.
D Dickens’ writing became sarcastic after the deaths of his daughter and father.
E All of Dickens’ novels were based on the personal experiences of his childhood.

4. Which of the following statements, if true, would most weaken the author’s argument?
A Dickens’ parents were responsible for his harsh childhood.
B Dickens sympathised with his characters who often survived a life of struggle.
C Dickens’ writing emphasised how simple people got forced into real situations.
D Characterisation of David Copperfield and Oliver Twist are suggestive of Dickens’ harsh life.
E Dickens wrote his classics during the period of shock that he experienced after the deaths of his daughter and father.

Directions: Answer questions 5-8 based on the passage given below.
Passage
A team of scientists need to understand the impact of a nuclear explosion on a concrete bunker. Another team of engineers is trying to design an aeroplane that can withstand high wind shear while flying. It is not always possible to carry out direct experimentation or trial to test many real-life situations. Herein, lies the need for developing a modelling system that can incorporate all variables and data to produce a result that can help study the phenomenon at hand. This modelling system is what we call computer simulations. They were first designed as a tool to study metrological phenomenon and nuclear physics. The list has steadily grown to incorporate many other areas of modern society like medical sciences, construction, economics, astrophysics etc.

5. What is the primary purpose of this passage?
A Refute the importance of computer simulation.
B Discuss simulation, their uses and advantages.
C Outline the developmental history of simulations.
D Debate the pros and cons of computer simulation.
E Describe one particular application of the simulation.

6. Based on the passage, which of the following best describes the author’s tone when writing about computer simulations?
A Wry humour
B Bitter sarcasm
C Open optimism
D Veiled cynicism
E Forthright scepticism

7. The author mentions all of the following EXCEPT:
A simulations have reduced the need for direct experimentation.
B simulations are able to account for changing variables in a system.
C simulations have a limited capacity to evaluate hypothetical scenarios.
D studying the effects of a new drug being developed can be aided by simulations.
E the amount of traffic a new bridge in the city can handle can be gauged with simulations.

8. Based on the given information, what can be inferred about the author’s opinion of the use of computer simulations in medicine?
A The author is sceptical.
B The author is circumspect.
C The author remains neutral.
D The author supports its use.
E The author is against its use.

Structure & Features

** The NMAT by GMAC™ exam is computer-delivered and gives each candidate a randomly generated test from a pool of questions, delivered one-at-a-time. The number of questions, difficulty levels, and the time limit for each of the sections is predetermined and, under normal administration conditions, are the same regardless of when and where the test is administered.
** The NMAT by GMAC™ exam has three sections – Language Skills, Quantitative Skills and Logical Reasoning.

** The three sections of the NMAT by GMAC™ are individually timed. Test takers must answer questions and review answers of each section within the allotted time. Test takers must review their answers before moving to another section of the exam, as once the candidate closes out of a section, all answers are final.*

** Each of the three sections is individually timed. Test takers need to answer and review the questions of a particular section within the allotted section time.
** If a test taker completes answering and reviewing a section before the allotted section time expires, he/she may choose either to revise the section or move to the next section, but the balance time cannot be added on to the next section timing.

General Tips for Test Takers

** Use estimation to solve quantitative problems quickly.
** The problems, during prep and during the exam, must be answered without a calculator.
** Consider working the answer options through the problem to see which fits best.
** Read through all answer choices before selecting your response.
** Go back and check your work if you are left with additional time
** All currency units are in Rupees (Rs).