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McKinsey

Problem Solving Test

Practice Test A

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McKinsey Problem Solving Test

Practice Test Overview and Instructions

This practice test has been developed to provide a sample of the actual McKinsey

Problem Solving Test used for selection purposes. This test assesses your ability

to solve business problems using deductive, inductive, and quantitative reasoning.

This practice test contains a total of 26 questions. The actual test contains 26

questions and you will be given 60 minutes to answer as many questions as possible.

You will be presented with three scenarios based on actual McKinsey client cases.

Information related to each scenario will be shown in text, tables, and exhibits. This

information is presented in shaded areas and is distributed in sections throughout

the scenario. The questions ask you to find the most appropriate answer to the

problem as described using only the information presented. You should select one

and only one answer to any question.

While completing this practice test, do not use any electronic devices (e.g.,

calculator, computer) when performing calculations to answer the questions.

Electronic devices will not be permitted to be used during the actual test

administration. Also during the actual test administration, you may use all

blank space in the test booklet as scratch paper to assist you in performing any

calculations and recording any notes. No scratch paper will be allowed. Booklets

will be destroyed after you complete the test and will not be used in any way to

determine your test scores. Your final test score will be based on the number of

questions you answer correctly.

The practice scenarios begin on the next page of this booklet. Only consider

information contained within the scenario when determining your answer.

Considering all information presented within the scenario is critical to answering

questions correctly.

After you have completed the...