Differences: +5, +7, +9 → next +11 → 24+11=35. Answer: B) 35
What is the main role of the PSC as per the passage? A) To manage the armed forces. B) To oversee personnel matters in public service. C) To create new government laws. D) To collect taxes.
1. Introduction to the PSC Aptitude Test The Public Service Commission of Uganda administers aptitude tests as part of the recruitment process for various government positions (e.g., Administrative Officer, Policy Analyst, Finance Officer, Human Resource Officer). The test is not about memorizing facts but about evaluating cognitive abilities essential for public service: problem-solving, critical thinking, numerical accuracy, and language proficiency.
| District | Population | Health Centres | |----------|------------|----------------| | A | 120,000 | 4 | | B | 80,000 | 2 | Differences: +5, +7, +9 → next +11 → 24+11=35
B) To oversee personnel matters in public service.
B) Neither the Minister nor his advisors were present. (Plural verb because “advisors” is closer.) Section B: Numerical Reasoning Question 4 (Percentages): A government project budget was UGX 50 million. If 30% is spent on training, how much remains? A) UGX 15 million B) UGX 25 million C) UGX 35 million D) UGX 45 million
“The Public Service Commission is mandated to appoint, confirm, and discipline public officers in Uganda, excluding the armed forces. Its independence is guaranteed by the Constitution.” B) To oversee personnel matters in public service
Which district has more people per health centre? A) District A (30,000 per centre) B) District B (40,000 per centre) C) Both equal D) Cannot be determined
In a district, the ratio of extension workers to farmers is 1:200. If there are 40 extension workers, how many farmers are there? A) 4,000 B) 6,000 C) 8,000 D) 10,000
All senior officers are civil servants. Some civil servants work in Kampala. Therefore: A) All senior officers work in Kampala. B) Some senior officers work in Kampala. C) No senior officers work in Kampala. D) Cannot be concluded. A) Accept it
B) Alleviate (Mitigate means to make less severe.)
Identify the grammatically correct sentence: A) Neither the Minister nor his advisors was present. B) Neither the Minister nor his advisors were present. C) Neither the Minister nor his advisors is present. D) Neither the Minister nor his advisors has been present.
A: 120,000/4 = 30,000 per centre. B: 80,000/2 = 40,000 per centre → B has more people per centre. Answer: B) District B Section C: Logical Reasoning Question 7 (Series completion): Complete the sequence: 3, 8, 15, 24, ___ A) 32 B) 35 C) 36 D) 48
D) Cannot be concluded. (The premises don’t link senior officers to Kampala.) Section D: Public Service Scenario Question 9 (Ethics): You are a procurement officer. A bidder offers you a “thank you” gift of UGX 500,000 after winning a tender. What should you do? A) Accept it, since they won fairly. B) Decline and report to the PSC/IGG. C) Share it with colleagues. D) Keep it but don’t tell anyone.