Subject: A quiz for professionals
QUIZ FOR PROFESSIONALS. The following short quiz consists of 4 questions. The questions are intended to be straightforward and logical. The questions are not that difficult. Answer each one and then scroll down for the answer (no peeking before answering).
NOTE: According to Andersen Consulting Worldwide, around 90% of the professionals they tested got all questions wrong. But many preschoolers got several correct answers. Anderson Consulting says this proves the theory that most professionals do not necessarily have more reasoning power than that of a four year old.
1. How do you put a Giraffe into a refrigerator?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, put in the Giraffe and close the door. (This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.) See if you can do better on the next question.
2. How do you put an Elephant into a refrigerator?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, be sure to take out the Giraffe, put in the Elephant and close the door. (This tests your ability to remember and think through the repercussions of your prior actions.)
3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
Correct Answer: The Elephant. The Elephant is in the refrigerator. (This tests your memory; if you did not take out the Giraffe in the prior question, then the giraffe too is not in attendance.)
OK, even if you did not answer the first three questions correctly, you still have one more chance to show your reasoning and thinking abilities.
4. There is a river which crocodiles and poisonous snakes inhabit that you must cross. How do you keep from getting hurt as you swim across, because you have no boat of any kind?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
Correct Answer: You swim across while all the crocodiles and poisonous snakes are attending the Animal Meeting. (This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.)
Send comments/contributions: HumorMaster@lipkie.com