EDPT cheat sheet

EDPT Electronic Data Processing Aptitude

• The EDPT is a timed, machine-scored aptitude battery covering arithmetic reasoning, number-series logic, verbal analogies, and abstract figure/pattern reasoning; questions are multiple-choice with one best answer.

• Number series: compute first differences; if constant, the rule is linear. If not, compute second differences. A constant second difference means a quadratic rule of the form a·n² + b·n + c.

• Alternating series: split odd-positioned and even-positioned terms into two separate sequences and test each independently before concluding no pattern exists.

• Ratio/geometric series: divide consecutive terms; a constant quotient indicates multiplication by a fixed factor, possibly with an added constant (a·rⁿ + c).

• Fibonacci-type rules: test whether each term equals the sum or difference of the two preceding terms, or a fixed multiple of them.

• Analogies: classify the relationship first (part-to-whole, cause-effect, degree, function, category-member, antonym), then apply the same relationship to the answer choices; reject choices matching a different relationship type.

• Figure reasoning: track one transformation at a time (rotation, reflection, shading, element count, position shift) and eliminate options that violate any single confirmed rule.

• Pacing rule: every question carries equal weight, so never spend more than roughly one minute on a single item; mark and return only if time remains.