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Which pattern is different from the other three?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Easy

SIFT Test 2026: All 7 Subtests, Scoring, Retake Rule, and Free Practice

A complete, FREE 2026 guide to the Army SIFT: all seven subtests, which sections are computer-adaptive, the 40 qualifying score, the 50-plus competitive target, and the strict one-retake rule.

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In Simple Drawings, what should you compare first?

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Simple Drawings

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Question

Which choice does not follow the same visual rule as the other three?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Easy

Upward aerodynamic force that opposes weight and is produced by air acting on an airfoil.

Aerodynamics

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Introduction

About the SIFT

Study guide

Simple Drawings

Goal Find one different figure
Closure Check gaps first
Orientation Compare matching directions
Line count Count decisive segments

Cheat sheet

Question

Which option breaks the shared pattern?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Easy

Read the clue and guess the term in 6 tries.

Guess the Term

Game

How does a rotation differ from a reflection?

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Simple Drawings

Flashcard

Question

Which pattern does not match the other three?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Easy

Rearward retarding force caused by disruption of airflow that opposes thrust.

Aerodynamics

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Which choice is the odd one out?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Easy

Why check closure before overall shape?

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Simple Drawings

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Question

Which option fails to follow the mirror rule?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Medium

Angle of ___ between the airfoil chord line and the resultant relative wind.

Aerodynamics

Guess the Term

Introduction

Scoring, Attempts, and Current Policy Notes

Study guide

Hidden Figures

Target Exact embedded shape
Anchor Start distinctive junction
Turns Preserve turn sequence
Lengths Match relative segments

Cheat sheet

Question

Which pattern does not belong with the other three?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Medium

Swap tiles to line up three of the same term.

Term Match

Game

What is the key rule when tracing a hidden figure?

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Hidden Figures

Flashcard

Question

Which choice breaks the outer-symbol pattern?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Medium

Condition produced when the critical angle is exceeded, causing a rapid loss of lift.

Aerodynamics

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Question

Which option is different based on symbol order?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Medium

How do extra lines affect a hidden target?

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Hidden Figures

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Question

Which choice disrupts the repeated-edge pattern?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Medium

Reaction that makes the fuselage want to turn opposite the main rotor's direction.

Aerodynamics

Guess the Term

Visual Speed and Spatial Skills (SD + HF + SAT)

Simple Drawings and Hidden Figures

Study guide

Spatial Apperception

Viewpoint Stay inside cockpit
Horizon tilt Shows aircraft bank
Low horizon Suggests nose-high attitude
High horizon Suggests nose-low attitude

Cheat sheet

Question

Which option does not preserve the same return-to-start pattern?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Medium

Flip two cards at a time to find matching terms.

Term Pairs

Game

What is an anchor feature in Hidden Figures?

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Hidden Figures

Flashcard

Question

Which choice fails the reversal rule?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Hard

Rotating assembly made up of a mast, hub, and blades that generates lift.

Helicopter components

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Question

Which option breaks the left-right mirror structure?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Hard

What does the helicopter collective control?

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Army Aviation Information

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Question

Which option is different from the other three?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Hard

Airfoil attached to the hub by any of several methods.

Helicopter components

Guess the Term

Visual Speed and Spatial Skills (SD + HF + SAT)

Spatial Apperception Basics

Study guide

Flight Controls

Cyclic Tilts rotor disc
Collective Changes all blade pitch
Pedals Control yaw
Swashplate Transfers control inputs

Cheat sheet

Question

Target pattern: <><. Which option contains that exact pattern in the same order as part of the larger string?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Easy

Find five hidden terms in a grid of letters.

Term Search

Game

What does the helicopter cyclic control?

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Army Aviation Information

Flashcard

Question

Target pattern: A7B. Which option contains that exact pattern in the same order as part of the larger string?

Sift Visual Processing

Question · Easy

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